Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar

7175 53Rd Ave E Sr 70, Bradenton, FL 34203

American

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 30, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's latest score of 90 sits above the Bradenton average of 83. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in upright reach in cooler on cooks line raw seafood over cooked beef and cooked potatoes.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed seafood. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler hard boiled eggs (59F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they were placed in the cooler on 12/28/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler hard boiled eggs (59F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated they were placed in the cooler on 12/28/25. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Observed in top reach in cooler on cooks line cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding) and in walk-in cooler marinara (46F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated they had been out for approximately 1 hour and put ice around them. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in back kitchen area handwashing sink with soiled scrub mad in sink . Person in charge cleaned sink and removed soiled scrub pad. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. observed in reach in cooler cooked pasta no date mark and cooked beef in reach in cooler no date mark. Person in charge stated both items were prepared on 12/27/25 and date marked accordingly. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on employee cooking food bracelet and watch on wrist. **Warning**

13-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

33-16-4

Basic - Standing water in handwash sink in back kitchen area. **Warning**

29-20-5

Basic - Stored food not covered.observed in bar area cut fruit not covered. Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-12-5

Jul 15, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Ob in back kitchen area in front of Walk in freezer standing water on floor. Person in charge mopped up water. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster on West end of building. Person in charge cleaned up garbage. **Corrected On-Site**

33-19-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed across from grill and fryers Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with dried food particles.

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed on wait staff Line cut lemon and limes not covered. Person in charge covered the lemons and limes. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile buckled between Reach in cooler and Walk in cooler and above ice machine in main kitchen area.

36-32-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled vent in dry storage area.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Reach in cooler by Walk in cooler rusted shelves.

14-33-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed on both soda guns at the bar waste line missing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

29-17-4

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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 30, 2025. The public record contains seven 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 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 90 out of 100, which is higher than 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 four 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 two times per year on average.

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