Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
55
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Clermont facility scores 67, putting Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -bar-0 ppm - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
22-43-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -bruschetta mix (45F - Cold Holding), make table on cook line, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to walk in cooler for quick chill, 43F **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -certificates are missing the date of birth - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
53B-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: Operator has ran de-limer once, progress has been made. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning under hood suppression system. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fans in walk in beer cooler are dusty -speed racks in walk in cooler -exterior of dish machine is soiled - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: -speed racks in walk in cooler **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -bar area, operator changed drain covers, water began draining into drain. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-03: **Time Extended**
29-03-4
55
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -bar-0 ppm
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -bruschetta mix (45F - Cold Holding), make table on cook line, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to walk in cooler for quick chill, 43F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. -5-6 small flying insects under shelf in dish area.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -shelves in walk in beer cooler -bottom of upright reach in freezer near cook line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -certificates are missing the date of birth
53B-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under counter by dish machine and in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -sugar in liquor room, operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Light not functioning under hood suppression system. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fans in walk in beer cooler are dusty -speed racks in walk in cooler -exterior of dish machine is soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -bar area, operator changed drain covers, water began draining into drain. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
39
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. -outdoor storage area, operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Light not functioning under hood suppression system.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior upright reach in coolers on doors by fryers -underneath salamander on cook line -shelf under flat top grill -sides of cooking equipment on cook line -fans are dusty in walk in cooler and walk in beer cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Upright reach-in cooler on cook line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
67
May 19, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grill top on cook line -interior upright reach in cooler on cook line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Kendall
53B-14-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at hand sink in front line in kitchen.
29-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf under grill on cook line
23-03-4
70
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 flying insects in bar area
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by soda boxes and by ice machine. Filters are on order. **Repeat Violation**
29-28-4
Basic - 2 Lights not functioning under hood suppression system on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dish room.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee scooping ice making beverages
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee on cook line
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under all equipment at the bar
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top back of fryers -interior fryer cabinets -back of grill grates**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -bar area
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -bar area
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed lettuce over prepped vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
47
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Impossible burger 48 f held less than four hours per manager, transferred to walk-in freezer for quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Interior of building Mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at cooks line soiled. Spray hose by dishmachine is soiled. Lemon wedge slicer soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters by soda station expired 12/23.
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above dishwashing area.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of walk in cooler and walk in freezer doors are soiled. Exterior of grill and top back of fryer cabinets are soiled. Wall soiled throughout establishment. Ceiling vents soiled by dishwashing area. Dusty fans in walk in cooler. Residue buildup underneath shelf at expo station. Outside of pots encrusted. Exterior of ice buckets have residue buildup. Ceiling tiles dusty in dining area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. Cooks line.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids by server station. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed peppers stored over ready-to-eat lettuce in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
43
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Inside mop sink.
29-42-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank located outside back door.
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Traulsen reach in cooler next to . fryer units.
23-24-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwaves on cooks line.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Fry side reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of Traulsen reach in cooler across fryer units.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware stored handle side down at the rolling station. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cooking equipment.
36-27-5
50
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Bowl used to dispense food in the reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Has 4-1-22 posted above manager office. Printed off OnBase and handed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on the line. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning in walk in freezer
36-62-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebee's 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 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar.
How does Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Clermont?
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Clermont average of 67.
Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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