Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average North Fort Myers facility scores 89, putting Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole milk at 58F on wait/expo station. Operator put into an ice bath, states only been out for an hour. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on shelf across from three compartment sink.
16-46-4
82
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Mar 27, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on back bar glass mat where clean glasses are stored on outside bar. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing watch while preparing food on cook's line.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf next to dishwasher.
24-08-4
86
Mar 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
95
Mar 7, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed inside bartender using bare hands to garnish drink using bare hands with washed cut and ready to eat lime. Discussed proper procedure for handling ready to eat foods with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5-8 small flying insects around floor drain and behind equipment at inside bar. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee refill metal container at hand washing sink at end of cook's line. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of onion slivers stored on floor inside of walk in freezer. Operator moved item to shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing bracelet while preparing food on cook's line. Employee removed bracelet during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
58
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
90
Mar 20, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 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 on cook's line bring dirty plateware and utensils to dishwasher and change gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid by three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed Ecolab sanitizer drain line in hand washing sink. Operator removed from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license not displayed. License shows current in system. Operator provided current inspection upon request. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food on cook's line. Overhand employee remove bracelet during in. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean plastic containers wet nesting on shelf adjacent to three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken tenders on floor of walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to clean plateware on cook's line. Operator moved plateware during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed styrofoam to go containers stored on floor of outside shed.
25-05-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line missing at outside bar soda gun holster.
29-17-4
50
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in outside bar. Operator refilled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch on cooks line while preparing food. Educated operator on jewelry worn on line by food handlers. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans on plastic shelf wet nesting next to three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in outside bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean metal pans on plastic shelf across from three compartment sink. Operator removed label. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
74
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed damaged fan guard in microwave on cooks line.
14-04-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid under prep table across from walk-in cooler .
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank unsecured by walk-in freezer door. Operator secured during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of soda syrup stored on floor under soda rack at outside bar.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed styrofoam to go containers at outside bar not stored inverted. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
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 3, 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, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited five 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 North Fort Myers?
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the North Fort Myers average of 89.
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 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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