Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Orange City sits at 76, putting Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Dec 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 9-20- 2025 Thomas U . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, by salad statio. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - deep grout lines causing retention of standing water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-30: **Time Extended**
36-12-4
82
Dec 29, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Yogurt stored in bar's cold holding unit. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, in front of ice machine,
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cold holding , gaskets cold holding units soiled with food debris
23-03-4
82
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked meat placed overnight in microwave . **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at food preparation area, handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Carlos R .1-4- 2024
53B-14-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over shredded lettuce ,in walk in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered, in kitchen Traulsen reach in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - under kitchen cooking equipment, accumulated food debris .
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon laying in top of cole slaw a front line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and in kitchen Traulsen reach in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
50
Aug 4, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Dining area ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust.
36-34-5
95
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Refrigerated drawers pasta (45-46F - Cold Holding)/ 2 hours ; operator placed ice.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
38-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -food container lid soiled with food debris upon storage shelf. -dish racks soiled with dirt. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Salad station wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, at bar area.
29-11-4
50
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda dispenser soiled with dirt and grime. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Ice machine,
22-31-4
Basic - Bar Floor area covered with standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bartender wearing watch. . **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps.
38-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish racks soiled with grime.
23-03-4
61
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
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 Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” 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 Orange City?
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orange City average of 76.
Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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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