Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
82
Score
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up three times.
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar scores about where you'd expect for a Bradenton restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of soda gun with build up of slime. Operator removed soda gun for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed corner of floor next to ice machine in kitchen with a build up of soil and food debris.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in ice in bar area. Operator removed scoop and ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
82
Aug 18, 2025
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 soda dispensing gun in bar area with build up of slime and soil. Manager cleaned soda dispensing gun. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in front of walk-in freezer cracked and missing.
36-17-5
86
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing under dishwasher.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and broken floor tile on cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching strawberries.operator moved handle above product. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind grill with excess grease.
36-27-5
82
Jul 25, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
95
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
95
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
74
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); stored in the walk-in cooler covered. Manager stated the ground beef was made into Pattie's covered and placed in the walk-in cooler on the afternoon of 7/11. Manager dictated the ground beer.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); stored in the walk-in cooler covered. Manager stated the ground beef was made into Pattie's covered and placed in the walk-in cooler on the afternoon of 7/11. Manager dictated the ground beer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5
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 handouts.
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave ovens on the cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Light in the dry storage area missing end caps.
38-12-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler the bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
58
Dec 20, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle stored over lids. Operator placed lids to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed in female bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaning fluid no labeled.. Operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed in hand washing sink at the cook line. In hand washing sink in male bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed ice machine at wait station.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed underneath prep sink, between prep sink and reach in cooler. Behind cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area between soda nozzles on soda machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in the bar area.
29-49-6
50
Nov 14, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken stored over potatoes in reach in freezer. Operator placed chicken on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed in females bathroom one hand washing sink have low pressure. Operator fixed the faucet during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink at the kitchen area.
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents above ice machine.
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain filled with plastic cup, and debris. Operator cleaned the drain. Observed drain filled with plastic straws and cups in the bar area.
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing cover at the reach in cooler exposing different wires, and it is solid with food debris. Operator placed the cover.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor around ice machine soiled.
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area around the nozzles soiled at the soda machine at the kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed in the bar area.
29-17-4
52
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed chicken stored over cheese bites in the reach in freezer in the kitchen area. Operator placed the cheese bites on upper shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzles in soda machine in the kitchen area.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in the kitchen area.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by the wait station. Operator already has called the plumber. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onion rings stored on the floor in walk in freezer . Operator placed the item on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area around the nozzles in soda machine at the kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelf holders rusted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed the license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
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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 Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three 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 three 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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