Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among Ellenton restaurants, the typical score is 78; Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
38-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dish racks soiled in dish washing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Jan 21, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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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 - 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
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tomato slicer soiled in prep area. **Warning**
22-02-4
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
47
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the back preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in the three compartment sink area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in the walk in freezer, walk in keg cooler and the bar area soiled. Floor drains in the dishwasher and cook line area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All dish racks in the establishment soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher area soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-07: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Manager primed and repositioned the sanitizer tube. New reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 15 small flying insects around the bag in box soda machine in the back kitchen area. No flying insects were observed landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel provided at the hand wash sink in the bar area. Manager placed paper towels at the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the back preparation area. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in the three compartment sink area soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Establishment phones stored on a table next to food in the expo area. Manager removed the phones. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in the walk in freezer, walk in keg cooler and the bar area soiled. Floor drains in the dishwasher and cook line area soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the microwave oven on the left side of the cook line soiled. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All dish racks in the establishment soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher area soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
45
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. Operator had an employee wash it. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed the dumpster without a drain plug. Operator sated they had one on before but it was removed and is in the process of replacing the dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed the walk in cooler fan covers with dust build up.
36-50-4
86
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventer on hose Bibb at mop sink.
29-34-4
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. Observed no proof of food handler training on site. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. Observed no proof of written plan for some employees.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and bag on shelf on top of and next to food. Manager moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in bar . **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
64
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed two cups of forks tine up. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink drain at rear kitchen sink leaking.
29-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at bar area.
29-49-6
86
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.
11-27-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing/broken floor tiles in the walk-in freezer.
36-17-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed three cases of self serve products stored on floor of storage room. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of bar cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
78
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker on hose splitter at mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom of reach in cooler in the bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Kitchen employee not wearing beard guard/restraint.
13-04-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing drain plugs on dumpsters.
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No posted choking poster on site. Emailed poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at hand wash sink adjacent to dish area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of self serve containers on the floor in storage room.
25-05-4
64
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 Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar.
How does Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Ellenton?
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Ellenton average of 78.
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 six 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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