Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Jan 10, 2025
50
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 10, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around 10 violations, down from roughly 13 violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per manager less than 4 hours Yogurt (49F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer on prep table soiled Cutting boards green and red at 3 compartment sink
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at wait station.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At hand sink when entering the kitchen
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall at hand sink at the end of prep area
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All Reach in cooler across from cook line Trauslen cooler at the end of cook line soiled Reach in cooler at bar area soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cook line soiled Wall by dish washer and 3 compartment sink soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket at mop sink
42-01-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor by cook line soiled Floor under counter at bar are soiled
36-10-4
50
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies at the bar area **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per manager more than 6 hours Cooked chicken wings (49F - Cooling); Cooked ground beef (49F - Cooling)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Per manager more than 6 hours Cooked chicken wings (49F - Cooling); Cooked ground beef (49F - Cooling)
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -fryer baskets on cooks line
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at the end of cooks line Reach in coolers on cooks line
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by fry station Wall in liquor closet **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
45
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
35
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Spray bottle of cleaner stored on white cutting board on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. -Microwave on cooks line
14-04-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Hand sinks at expo. (Right side and left side)
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Hand sink on left side of expo.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - char grill surface -White cutting board on cooks line - flat top grill -interior of fryers and baskets.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - dirty blender parts stored in Hand sink at front bar.
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
16-15-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - drink station across expo.
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave on cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of char grill, 4 burner top,
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -strawberries stored over cooked chicken wings in Traulsen reach in cooler next to fryers.
08B-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - All reach in coolers on cooks line
22-16-4
29
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Surface cleaner next to clean silverware at front counter - bar station. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea nozzles soiled at server station. Soda gun nozzles at Bar station.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked with tray at bar station. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above dish-machine area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards at preparation area at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on top of soda dispenser located in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment throughout the kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of salamander oven/ has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris above cooked line. Interior of microwave above preparation table in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryers at cook line. Vents soiled in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/ have accumulation of soil residues under cooked line.
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwas jalapeño peppers over ready to eat cut cabbage in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
37
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
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 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar on file is from Jan 10, 2025. The public record contains six 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 four times, more than any other issue at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar.
How does Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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