Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar No 4138

5082 Airport Pulling Rd N, Naples, FL 34105

American

Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar No 4138 eight times, with records going back to 2022. Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar No 4138 was last inspected on Apr 2, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Employee wearing bracelet other than a plain ring” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Naples restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 2, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at server station; sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); homemade ranch (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler for 1.5 hours. Operator found out reach in cooler turned off. Operator turned reach in cooler on. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust near prep table.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee wearing bracelet other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food at cook line.

13-07-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in freezer.

36-73-4

Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair near walk in freezer door.

36-17-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water 110F at cook line. Operator started reheating water. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-07-4

Basic - Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered at server station. Operator stored coffee filters covered. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food in the bar area. Operator removed sanitizer bucket off the floor.

21-44-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster.

51-13-4

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation wearing a bracelet.

13-07-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an in-use scoop stored in 98F standing water. The operator removed the scoop from the water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

16-23-4

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed damaged gauge on dishwasher.

16-38-5

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dishwasher area, observed unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front cooks line, observed scoops in 80F water. Operator removed scoops and water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front door not self closing completely.

35B-03-4

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In server area of kitchen, tumblers near ice machine wet nesting

24-08-4

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dishwasher area near hand washing sink

36-03-4

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar No 4138 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar No 4138 on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar No 4138?

Across the inspection record, “employee wearing bracelet other than a plain ring” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar No 4138.

How does Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar No 4138 compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar No 4138 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.

Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar No 4138's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar No 4138 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar No 4138 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar No 4138 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar No 4138 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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