Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in North Port average 78, so Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on low boy reach in cooler at grill station. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers, on cook line with build up of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in walk in cooler, salad lettuce on floor, not swept up.
36-01-4
86
Sep 16, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Jul 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line with food stains on them. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on back sides of reach in coolers, handles soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove molding to the right of handwashing sink, that's located next to three compartment sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line, cutting boards with groove marks on them.
14-09-4
Basic - Iced tea / soda dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed around soda nozzles some black mold like substance.
22-13-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at far end with dried on food debris, on inside top. Observed cook cleaning microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers (low boys) with soiled gaskets. Observed shelves on server ally with build up of food debris. on gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fried wontons on line, in bin, not covered. Observed operator covering wontons. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket. Observed operator remove mop and hang up properly. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
61
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards throughout kitchen with food stains on them.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at server station with some dried debris and tea/coffee stains inside sink. Using as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout kitchen, cutting boards with grooves and black mold like substance or slime on them.
14-09-4
78
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
70
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dip well in bar with black mold like substance around waterline where ice cream scoops are put. Observed bartender removing utensils, putting in dish to be washed, and emptying dip well. Washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dip well.**Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets through out kitchen area with food and mold like substance on them. Observed operator starting to clean gaskets **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on drying table in bar area.
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine, inside top lip with mold like substance on it. Observed operator cleaning lip of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen behind door handles of reach ins and walk in, food debris build up. Observed employee starting the cleaning process. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-24-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed a chef knife, a whisk and a bag scraper on top of cardboard on dry storage with a clip board sitting on top. Observed operator removing said items and putting into dish to be washed. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed at soda station, behind dispensing handle, black mold like substance.
14-47-4
58
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in cooler under grill line temperature at 47F on Raw Steaks and Par Cooked Ribs at 3:40 p.m. Spoke with Manager on duty and it was stated that the fan is down and on order through the air conditioning/refrigerator company. They are icing the product. Re temperature is at 43F for both items at 4:09 p.m. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed Dishwasher handling clean silverware with out hand washing or use of gloves after leaving dish washing area and going to back room. Observed manager speaking to said employee on the importance of proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** Priority: High Priority
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Observed: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter with out any date marking showing last time service or next service date. Priority: Intermediate
29-28-4
Basic - Observed: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cambros not inverted properly on drying shelf Priority: Basic
24-05-4
Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambros wet nesting on drying shelf. Priority: Basic
24-08-4
61
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station behind nozzles with buildup of black mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plate ware on drying rack by dish machine not stored inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door gaskets through out kitchen in disrepair or in need of cleaning.
14-11-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop in mop bucket in dirty water. Not stored rung out and mop head up. Observed manager on duty correcting during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in pans on shelf in kitchen.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in ice cream freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster present. Poster will be electronically sent to operator. Operator to print and post. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink in back kitchen area. Operator put sign up. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
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 Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” 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 North Port?
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the North Port average of 78.
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 five 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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