Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar

230 Arteva Dr, Lakeland, FL 33809

American

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar, the earliest from 2022. Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar was last inspected on Oct 27, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's latest score of 95 sits above the Lakeland average of 86. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area. Observed behind ice machine and under dry storage shelves. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area. **Time Extended**

14-69-4

Oct 20, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed soiled soda nozzle, manager cleaned nozzle. Manager clean soda nozzles.. Also observed food debris in bottom of upright traulsen reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/orange mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.black/orange mold substance on ice machine, manager wiped and cleaned interior shield of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls in dish area, three compartment sink area, storage area all solid with debris. Observed grease on floor next to grease vat. **Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile outside of beverage cooler broken, tile in front of grill on cook line broken.

36-17-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on plastic curtains and around door.. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing on left dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Gasket in flip top unit on cook line soiled with debris.

23-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed glue residue and food residue on exterior of food containers on clean dish storage rack.

16-46-4

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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.

53B-01-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area. Observed behind ice machine and under dry storage shelves. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Apr 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with debris. Manager cleaned around soda nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield, manager cleaned interior shield. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on cook line behind equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on curtains.

14-69-4

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area and in food preparation area.

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area.

14-69-4

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on door threshold.

14-69-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area.

36-73-4

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair in bar area.

36-17-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled drain next to ice machine, employee cleaned drain.

23-03-4

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on flip top unit on cookline.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on containers on clean dish storage shelf, manager separated containers to properly air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area near beer bath, under soda tower in kitchen.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on shelving by beer bath.

23-03-4

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with debris observed around soda nozzles, employee cleaned around nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit. Employee cleaned top area of unit. **Corrected On-Site**

16-21-4

Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. Observed near hand wash station in dish area.

36-17-5

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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 Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited six 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 95 out of 100, which is higher 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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