Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar

6706 Forest Hill Blvd, Greenacres, FL 33413
American
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar 10 times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Greenacres restaurants, the typical score is 77; Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
86
Jan 8, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
50
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cookline; Employee handled breaded raw chicken with gloves then proceeded to handle clean utensils to prepare meal without washing hands. Advised operator, employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Kitchen; Approximately two live roaches crawling on wall above dish machine. One crawled behind the hood system. Operator killed the one crawling on wall and sanitize area No wall separation between dishwasher area and expo line and cook line **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in Cooler; raw beef (44F - Cold Holding); burger (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); soy burger (45F - Cold Holding) All items mentioned above were held for approximately three hours Advised operator to quick chill, operator added ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Reach in Cooler; diced tomatoes (59F - Cooling)since 1:50pm since 3:00@ 3:21pm-57F At this current rate item will not reach 41F within four hours. Operator moved to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
58
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
36-73-4
95
Jan 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar ice bin. Manager stored handle above ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
95
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
74
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... cheese 47°, cooked diced chicken 44° in 3 door flip top line cooler at kitchen being held less than four. Employee moved food to behind acceptable area. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container...oil spray bottle, employee discarded bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods at bar .
27-18-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit... ice cream scoop at expo line , cook line . Employee moved
10-07-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues...3 door line flip top reach in cooler at kitchen.
22-16-4
61
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...lemon butter 50°, slice tomatoes 48°, cut lettuce 47° in reach in cooler across flat grill at kitchen...cut tomatoes in temperature control in ice at salad station at kitchen, per manager food being held less than four hours. Employee moved to acceptable cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler have accumulation of soil residues on the door gaskets at kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - scoop handle in contact with shredded cheese,tortilla strips . Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
78

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 Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three 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 Greenacres?

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Greenacres average of 77.

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 two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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 three times per year on average.