Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Fort Myers average 80, so Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold on cheddar rolls stored in the dry storage area. Manager discarded the rolls.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked an item of the floor then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the item to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled in the cook line area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the walk in beer cooler soiled.
36-27-5
67
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. A copy of the poster was emailed to the operator to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents above cook line soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. A copy of the poster was emailed to the operator to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in outdoor storage area. The operator secured the unsecured tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
78
May 28, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug light on wall over beverage area in kitchen.
35B-02-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed one toilet stall in women's bathroom out of order.
32-23-5
90
Feb 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook-line; cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); chopped tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator items placed in reach-in cooler 2 hours. Operator removed items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Operator provided handwashing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
64
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in office. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed incomplete records for some employees. **Warning**
53B-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in reach in cooler. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
74
Apr 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Microwave fan guard cover/splatter shield is slightly damaged and microwave fan guard is missing across from cook line.
14-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
86
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed fan guard torn in microwave on cook line.
14-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner above reach-in coolers on cook line.
24-05-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The manager removed knife from under steam table across from cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
78
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed fly strip near soda fountain. Operator discarded item. **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed dishwasher at 157F. Operator is to discontinue use of dish machine until proper temperature can be achieved. Operator began setting up 3 compartment sink for sanitization. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-56-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no test kit available.
16-62-1
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed food stuck to clean dishes on rack. Operator moved items to dish area to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
67
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee fail to wash hands before putting on gloves. Educated employee in proper hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In Top rail of reach in cooler next to fryers: diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding) all cold holding for 2 hours. Operator added ice to rail for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 83F - Hot Holding. Operator moved items to dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of metal pans in dry storage area.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar.
How does Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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