Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar is comfortably above that bar. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of prep cooler.
22-16-4
86
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 5 Tiny flies at bar drain .( outside bar ). Person In Charge sprayed for flies and cleaned drain. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on prep table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease/ food debris buildup on floor behind cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water 95°. Moved by manager.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of prep line cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusty reach in cooler shelves. Prep line.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Wrapped single service cups stored under plumbing. Under wait-station Hand Wash Sink.
25-06-4
52
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Mashed potatoes, held on Time Temperature Controlled for Safety , with no time mark. Marked by manger using digital tracking. Per Person In Charge. Placed about 1 hr ago. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle. Sanitizer. Next to straws at frontline order station. Moved by manager.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in Hand Wash Sink. Wait-station.
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by Dish machine. Cleaned by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled int reach in cooler. Prep line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
58
Oct 21, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No hot water measuring device for high temperature sanitizing. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in cooler. Drawer cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets. Prep line.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service. Wait staff.
13-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Exposed ceiling , studs, duct work by rear dry goods. Above pots pans , opened single service , packaged foods. Prep table. Person In Charge moved prep table, opened single service items and pans. NO FOOD PREP MAY BY PERFORMED IN EXPOSED AREA. **Warning**
36-04-5
70
Mar 28, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Mar 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
70
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
41-10-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
23-24-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep cooler sailed interior.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep line cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at faucet at sink at Dish Machine pit.
29-11-4
70
Mar 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese. 44°. Cut tomato 44° dairy 44°. In walk in cooler. P3 Person In Charge door was left open during recent delivery. Person In Charge opened walk in freezer and adjusted thermostat. Cheese 43° at end of inspection.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes at 125°. Made 20 mins before. Reheated to 175°. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment has no high temperature measuring device.
16-62-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Loose cooler door. Not closing.
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of Reach in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
55
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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 Feb 3, 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, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” 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 Jacksonville?
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
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 seven violations per visit, up from roughly four 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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