Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Dec 6, 2024
37
Score
Across the available record, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 6, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to nine violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar's 37 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
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
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. marinara (109F - Hot Holding); onion soup (98F - Hot Holding) in steam table for 3 hours. See stop sale.
03E-03-5
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee cooked chicken and placed on cutting board to start sliding for service temped at 149F, employee placed back on grill and repented at 174-202. **Corrected On-Site**
03C-44-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. marinara (109F - reheating); onion soup (98F - reheating) in steam table for 3 hours.
01B-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelves in dry storage area and in walk in freezer. Floor and wall soiled in dish machine corner. Wall soiled at Three compartment sink. Floor soiled under equipment behind bar. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Rubber floor tiles separating causing water to be trapped under floor by drain in front of Three compartment sink. Ceiling in disrepair inside office. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in water in steam table 91F. Steam table not on fully.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Pipe on floor in beer walk in cooler filled with spray foam.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stand up reach in freezer at the end of cooks line, interior is soiled, gasket is soiled and handle area is soiled. Reach in cooler on the middle of cooks line door jam where gasket meets cooler when closed is soiled. Old can opener table attached soiled. Soda backsplash soiled. Rack holding sauce bottles next to reach in freezers on cooks line soiled. Hood filters soiled black above grill. Beer walk in cooler fan guard soiled an gasket. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Small container marked with duct tape for proper portioning, duct tape peeling.
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. The sides and top.
16-21-4
45
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior multiple microwaves on cooks line. Interior salamander. Interior salad reach in cooler drawers. Inter stand up reach in cooler outside of walk in cooler. Interior/exterior chip bin on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on the cooks line in front of the fryers.
12B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Inside beer walk in cooler. Underneath ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Inside walk in freezer. Behind the bar. Wall soiled at the prep area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair in front of the Three compartment sink trapping water underneath the floor.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On pipes behind cooking equipment on cooks line. Knobs soiled on the stove top. Hood filters. Shelf soiled holding sauce bottles on cooks line. Interior reach in freezer in cooks line. Shelf above steamer. The soda machine backsplash. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At the back prep sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. On floor in outside storage room.
08B-74-1
58
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sink and surface cleaner (848) per test strip instructions the amount of 828 is too much. Operator added water to dilute chemical.
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chip drawer on cooks line soiled inside. Reach in cooler and large reach in freezer interior soiled at the end of cooks line. Soda gun nozzle behind bar. 2 cutting boards hanging on wall that is stained. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in the middle of cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in the middle of cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on cooks line above grill cleaning supplies. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on shelf on cooks line. Employee put phone in pocket. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. 2 plastic containers on clean dish rack by Handwash sink towards the end of cooks line.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting boards on cooks line with deep cut marks. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish machine area.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. 2 ice buckets on floor behind bar.
10-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in the middle of cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden piece holding soda gun holster to behind not non absorbent. **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cooks line. Fryer basket handles on bottom shelf at prep area. Small reach in freezer on cooks line the gasket and where the door closes is soiled. Soda nozzle backsplash in wait station area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler holding bar glasses behind bar.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment on cooks line, above sanitizer dispensing sink, above prep area. Floor soiled in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
37
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 Dec 6, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” 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 Gainesville?
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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