Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
78
Score
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, showing up six times.
The city-wide average is 76, putting Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar squarely in typical territory. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at bar area.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside tortilla strips handle touching ice food. Manager stored scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
78
Jul 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a small hole in the ceiling by mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a small hole in the ceiling by mop sink. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
95
Jul 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flies flying around bar area, observed one fly flying around dishwasher area, observed one fly flying by mop sink area and two flies flying by drink station by server area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with food debris inside by ware washing area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a small hole in the ceiling by mop sink.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a wrist watch while preparing food at kitchen.
13-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled by cook line.
23-03-4
61
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler handle soiled, and reach in cooler handles at kitchen.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
90
Nov 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler soiled, Manager cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
95
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Apr 15, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand was sink used as a dump sin. By ware washing area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters no date of filter changed or inspected.
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty tiles and vents an also at office.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee serving food, no hair restraint. Employee put a head cover on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on some trays wet nesting at drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler and under prep table.
36-22-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over hand washing sink and clean gloves by the kitchen beverage station.
35B-02-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty fan covers inside walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in cooler next to fryer, soiled with food residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS containers on the floor at storage shed.
25-05-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed small wooden tray for fajitas in disrepair. Manager discarded damaged wooden trays. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping towels on top of prep tables.
21-12-4
47
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching his harm, keep handling food, no gloves change, no hand washing. Manager coached cook, about proper gloves use and hand washing. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler and freezer at kitchen door handles soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen dusty tiles.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cooking line and ware washing areas.
36-22-4
74
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer no labeled. Manager lab bottle . **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling and fans thru out the kitchen. Ceiling tile damaged in the dining area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator removed and placed them under cover. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn two door next to walk in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at prep area.
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks at bar area. Operator inverted silverware. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
70
Jun 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
78
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stove broken door in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior in unit next to entrance door to kitchen. Also reach in freezer units throughout kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in coolers in cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler cover fans. Also gaskets in reach in cooler units throughout kitchen.
36-50-4
70
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 11 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 six 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 Hialeah?
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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.
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