Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
82
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar stretching back to 2022. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up seven times.
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar scores about where you'd expect for a Bradenton restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.observed on cooks line reach in cooler door handles soiled with grease and dried food particles.Person in charge cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.observed in walk-in cooler in front of walk-in freezer door approximately 4 floor tile missing.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. observed in bar area soda gun soiled with mold like substance.Person in charge cleaned holder . Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
82
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
5 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 in front kitchen area employees cel phone on clean plate shelf Tile missing. Employee removed cell and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water in walk-in cooler and back kitchen area.Person in charge mopped floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.observed in walk-in cooler in front of walk-in freezer door approximately 4 floor tile missing.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed in bar area soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance.Person in charge cleaned holder . **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
78
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
70
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw chicken over sweet chili sauce. Educated person in charge on safe food storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk in cooler in back kitchen area,blade tenderized beef steak over slab bacon. Person in charge removed beef steak. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink 4 way splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over grill hod filters soiled with grease. Observed in back kitchen area stained cutting board. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Feb 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm) Person in charge primed Dishwasher, Dishwasher (Chlorine Recheck 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine in back kitchen area.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine in back kitchen area.
16-21-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access in back kitchen area on mop sink spigot.
29-38-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in dishwasher area standing water on floor. Person in charge mopped floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area mechanically tenderize beef steak over raw Bacon. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed Beef Steaks. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed a copy to Person in charge. Person in charge and employees currently working read and signed handout **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Observed in mop sink in back kitchen area, no back flow prevention device on splitter.
29-38-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed in back kitchen employee preparing food and eating food. Educated Person in charge on Employee eating while preparing food. Employee discarded food and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in front kitchen area above salad station, microwave soiled with dried food particles.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in bar area soda holster and soda gun soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
86
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun and holder in bar area heavy soiled with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Pork Ribs on cooks line not date marked. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 8/24/2022. Educated Person in charge on date marking. Person in charge date marked the ribs 8/24/2022 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling return vent by back door soiled with black mold like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed recessing grout throughout kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease above grill and fryers.
23-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar.
How does Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & 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 Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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