Applebees Neighborhood Grill and Bar
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Applebees Neighborhood Grill and Bar has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Applebees Neighborhood Grill and Bar's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Over salad station on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-04-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Turned on valve at 3 comp sink area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach in cooler on cooks line across from char broiler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Lines behind cooks line equipment - sides of fryers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Triple door reach in on cooks line **Warning**
22-16-4
64
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles on soda machines in rage area
22-02-4
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. On cooks line across from char broiler Manager placed in microwave **Corrected On-Site**
14-04-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 82F Adjusted regulator then was 90F **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back splash of table top4 eye oven and pipes behind oven and char broiler on cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Soufflé cup lids on expo line **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
64
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) lemon wedger above soda machine on beverage line 2) soda gun nozzle on the bar **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in rinse sink by dish machine .
29-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin closest to manager office
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
70
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Wedger by soda machine across from expo line 2) soda gun at the bar **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Alfonso 8/24
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tortilla strips on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
74
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink on expo side closest to managers office Manager replaced battery as it is a sensor hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on prep table in prep kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water. Cooks line across from fryer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryers
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Shredded cheese in under counter drawer 76er flat top grill on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Coated tongs chipping on cooks line Manager replaced **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Mushrooms in under counter drawer under flat top grill on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
67
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sandwich top reach in cooler across from grill Bruschetta 51F In cooler overnight per manager
01B-02-5
High Priority - Three Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2- on On cooks line 1- by oil recycler area
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich top reach in cooler across from grill Bruschetta 51F In cooler overnight per manager
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar closest to restrooms soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by oil recycler in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided paper to operator **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) back of fryer closets to triple door refrigeration unit on cooks line 2) hoods above Grill on cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By server beverage and in dish room by three compartment sink
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand sink when entering the kitchen
29-11-4
43
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (45/46F - Cold Holding); steaks (45/46F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (45/4F - Cold Holding) after two and half hours. Corrective action taken: remove all tcs foods from the walker in cooler(holding at 50°) and place into beer cooler which is maintaining at 37° and walk in freezer which is holding at -1° to achieve 41° or lower for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer, slicer white cutting boards on the cook line
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test stripes for dish machine
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted on wall with expiration date of 4/1/22
50-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under three compartment sink
29-18-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment on the cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Expo station
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters, reach in cooler gaskets on the cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer by fryers
22-16-4
Basic - Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. Expo station
27-14-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar area
29-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink
29-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Applebees Neighborhood Grill and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Applebees Neighborhood Grill and Bar on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebees Neighborhood Grill and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Applebees Neighborhood Grill and Bar.
How does Applebees Neighborhood Grill and Bar compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Applebees Neighborhood Grill and Bar most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill and Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Applebees Neighborhood Grill and Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Applebees Neighborhood Grill and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Applebees Neighborhood Grill and Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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