Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar

20090 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34601

American

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar was last inspected on Feb 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's latest score of 100 sits above the Brooksville average of 90. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jan 15, 2026

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Removed in dishwashing area closest to kitchen entrance. Operator stated a replacement sink has been ordered and is scheduled to be replaced. **Warning**

31A-12-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked together on storage shelf with water droplets inside. Discussed with operator. **Warning**

24-08-4

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Discussed with operator.

29-42-4

Basic - Storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to the left of the dishmachine storing cleaned and sanitized containers.

14-33-4

May 8, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac and cheese (51F), chicken corn dog (53F), rice (53F), chicken wings (53F), and beer cheese (51F) in Traulsen combo unit, reach in cooler side. Not prepared or portioned today. Per operator stored in unit overnight. Observed standing water in bottom of unit. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mac and cheese (51F), chicken corn dog (53F), rice (53F), chicken wings (53F), and beer cheese (51F) in Traulsen combo unit, reach in cooler side. Not prepared or portioned today. Per operator stored in unit overnight. Observed standing water in bottom of unit. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

01B-02-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**

16-21-4

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**

16-23-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Traulsen combo unit, reach in cooler side, in kitchen. **Warning**

14-74-7

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed torn gasket on top drawer of reach in cooler opposite fryers in kitchen. 2. Observed torn door gasket on door of Traulsen reach in freezer and fridge combo, reach in freezer side next to fryers in kitchen. **Warning**

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in Traulsen combo unit, reach-in freezer in kitchen. **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of Traulsen reach in freezer and fridge combo, reach-in-cooler side in kitchen. **Warning**

29-49-6

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); sirloin steak (47F - Cold Holding) raw beef Pattie's (44F - Cold Holding); tomato basil soup (50F - Cold Holding); sliced roast beef (47F - Cold Holding); rice (45F - Cold Holding) , all moved to freezer or ice bags put on top Sirloin down to 41F, shrimp 39F, raw beef Pattie's 40F, sliced roast beef 34f. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Vertical freezer and cooler on end of cook line

22-16-4

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning Storage bin in prep area. Operator had containers cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

14-52-4

Basic - Ceiling intake vents soiled with accumulated dust,

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, * bump timer on cooks line *Top of steamer prep area *Top of cooks line by microwave Operator had cooks line cleaned before lunch **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

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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 Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar.

How does Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Brooksville?

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooksville average of 90.

Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the 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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