Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

1210 Hwy 70 E, Okeechobee, FL 34974

American

Last inspected: Aug 29, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 29, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Okeechobee average 81, so Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw steak (45F - Cold Holding), operator placed on rapid cooling and was retemperatuerd at: Raw beef steak (40 - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards.

22-02-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead at the handwashing sink. Operator removed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: shelves on line soiled.

36-50-4

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink nearest office. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License that is displayed is for alcohol.

50-09-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food in back area.

13-07-4

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee with sore/cut/burn/wound on hand, finger or wrist without a single-use glove over an impermeable cover such as a bandage, finger cot or stall covering the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. Waitress with no second cover on finger. Waitress placed cot over bandage. **Corrected On-Site**

11-13-5

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two small flying insects in back prep area, not landing on food. One inside pot, operator removed and sanitized. Operator terminated small flying insects. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-6

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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink , in male restroom. Operator placed soap at location. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License that is displayed is from previous owner.

50-09-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on line. Operator placed at location. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator will have maintenance. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-20-5

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

11-26-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Caulk at wait station soiled.

23-03-4

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live flies in dry storage. Not landing on food. Operator whisked out small flying insects. **Corrective Action Taken**

35A-02-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. One dead small flying insect in lip of clean lean. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**

36-27-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator removed from area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

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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 Aug 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar.

How does Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar 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 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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