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Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar

4835 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803
American
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average sits at 86, which Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen/dishwasher area. The paper towels was replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Stalks of celery. The manager had the employees to stop and wash the stalks of celery before cutting.
08B-39-4
78
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen/dishwasher area.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers and freezers.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf at the end of the dishwasher area.
24-08-4
82
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. 1st compartment on the left of the 3 compartment sink has food debris inside and was covered with a lid. Employee cleaned the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
16-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf near the 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in gaskets on the freezer across from the fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Light missing under the hood system between the flat grill and the fryers. Floor has a black build up under the dishwasher.
36-27-5
82
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on all of the microwaves.
23-24-4
95
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 47F. Top section of the flip top reach in cooler across from grill. Item was replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee used a cup to scoop the ice at the beverage station. The manager corrected the employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Blue backpack on the shelf with napkins. The backpack was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the back prep area.
24-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area soiled with black mold-like substance.
36-27-5
70
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout by ice machine, server and dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
95
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall at shelving in dish pit. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- parmesan cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheddar (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding). Manager opened freezer door, and called for service. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 live flies on wall by ice machine. Observed 1 live fly on wall in server station. Observed 3 live flies on walls in dish area **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease buildup on floor behind fryers **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout by ice machine, server and dish area. **Warning**
36-11-4
58
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
55
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

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 Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” 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 Lakeland?

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

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 three 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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