Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
47
Score
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar, located at 5908 18 St in Ellenton, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on January 21, 2026, with a score of 47. This inspection identified one critical violation, two major violations, and eight minor violations, including a repeat violation for mold-like substances in the ice machine. While most of its nine recorded inspections have been low-risk, this recent inspection noted issues with soiled fan guards on a walk-in cooler and employee food stored improperly, though the latter was corrected on-site.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
47
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
45
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
95
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
64
Violations — Jan 21, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed fan guards on walk in food cooler soiled. **Warning**
36-51-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on tray with food in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed employee food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of frozen fries stored on floor of walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed lights missing end caps throughout prep area. **Warning**
38-12-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dish racks soiled in dish washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple seasoning containers without label stored above prep table. Manager labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5-10 flying insects around stored soda syrups storage in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tomato slicer soiled in prep area. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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Core (Minor)
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