Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar's latest score of 90 sits above the Tamarac average of 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
90
Sep 2, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In kitchen prep area, multiple hotel pans stacked on top of each other while still wet.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In hot utensil well, utensils in 127F water. Operator discarded water and replaced with 147F water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipperwell off by salad bar line with utensils inside. Operator turned on **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
86
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Burger cold table; pico de gallo (47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods in unit less than 4hrs, not portioned or prepared today. Operator placed in walk in cooler for quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
86
Feb 23, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. After dropping dirty dishes at dish pit, server washed hands for only 3-5 seconds. Reviewed with manager to coach servers on proper hand washing.
12A-17-4
86
Sep 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In middle cold rail, cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding). Per employee portioned and prepared at 11:00am. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In middle cold rail, cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding). Per employee portioned and prepared at 11:00am.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle at bar has mold like buildup
22-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial covered cup of water in glassfront cooler by expo station.
12B-13-4
64
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold buildup around ice cream freezer located at bar area. Observed hand washing sink located at bar area-with heavy mold build up on nozzles and exterior and interior of sink. Observed cutting boards with mold buildup throughout
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of mold like substance in the interior of ice machine located at prep area.
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed Buildup of food debris/soil residue and mold build up on equipment door handles, reach in coolers, gaskets, microwaves.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees in food preparation on cook line wearing bracelets and watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors behind equipment on cook line and floor drains throughout with accumulated food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in reach in ice cream freezer at bar area.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed fryers, under grills with grease build up and accumulation of food residue. Observed pan on floor under fryers with old grease per operator from overnight.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sign missing at hand washing sink located next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in doors, reach in cooler sliding doors and gaskets at bar area heavily soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers shelves at cook line with surface rust and build up of food residue.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream not covered in ice cream freezer at cook line. Observed cookedchicken not covered in standing reach in cooler at cook line.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
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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 7, 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, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two 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 Tamarac?
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tamarac average of 77.
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 two 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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