Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
58
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 9, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken nuggets over pre made frozen pizzas in stand up freezer at cook line
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steaks over raw bacon on rolling rack in walk in cooler
08A-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust build up on lights and light fixture at cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ice build up on floor in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights at cook line **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Middle reach in cooler at cook line **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at hand sink by ware wash area **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
58
Sep 24, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Some lights at cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at hand sink for ware wash area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
90
Sep 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle at server area in dining room **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling at cook line has a dust build up **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook is wearing a watch **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Server and prep cook **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ice buildup up on floor in walk in freezer and debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken/missing tile at cook line with standing water **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Salamander shelf All microwaves at cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Tables areas under griddle and grill at cook line Under salamander over griddle at cook line Metal rack holder for metal bowls at cook line by fryers have heavy debris build up **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in freezer at cook line by fryers **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under dish machine **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at hand sink for ware wash area **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Some lights at cook line **Warning**
38-07-4
41
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked pork ribs from 1/1/25- cooling in walk in cooler over night. 48-49f. Cooled in same pan cooked in and tin foil cover not removed for cooling
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork ribs from 1/1/25- cooling in walk in cooler over night. 48-49f. Cooled in same pan cooked in and tin foil cover not removed for cooling
01B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup uses as scoop in seasoning and flour **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Lean cuisine frozen meals in bottom of ice cream freezer at cook line
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet server
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floor under fryers Floor in walk in freezer has ice build up and debris Broken glass and debris in north corner of bar on the floor by POS system
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwaves at cook line Chopper/dicer Salamander at cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Sheet pans for fry baskets Shelves for dry storage **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cook line Reach in freezer at cook line Ice cream freezer has ice build up Broken glass in glass cooler at bar area
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer by salad station at cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in salad prep cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust on wall behind ice machine **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Buckets at cook line
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container
02D-01-5
37
Jul 29, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
78
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
50
Sep 18, 2023
Complaint Full
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet cook **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwaves at cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food and grease debris build up under grill at cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line and reach in freezer at cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in reach in freezer and reach in cooler at cook one by ice cream cabinet cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizing buckets at cook line on floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
21-38-4
70
Jul 18, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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. Provide form **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice and debris build up in ice cream cabinet at cook line **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwaves at cook line **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food and grease debris build up under grill at cook line **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open can drink in cooler at cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line and reach in freezer at cook line **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in reach in freezer and reach in cooler at cook one by ice cream cabinet cooler **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under dish machine area Wall over cook line has dust build up **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth at cook line on table not stored in sanitizing bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizing buckets at cook line on floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in back prep area has dust build up **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet cook **Warning**
13-07-4
41
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish in walk in cooler, completely thawed and in original packaging - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server and cooks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **cook wearing bracelets and watch Admin Complaint** **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Server and cooks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
13-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: Both cooks at cook line **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Both dipper wells at cook line not on and running **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
10-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwaves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris and grease build up under salamander at cook line Chip drawer at cook line has debris Hood filters over grill area Fan covers in drink wok in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler across from grill at cook line and Cooler at bar has standing water in bottom **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust shelves in reach in stand up freezer at cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-18: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
64
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm Chlorine
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steaks over fully cooked rib on rolling cart in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Joshua Hawksley 7/20/17 Serv Safe, expired on 7/20/22
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quat test strips for 3 bay sink at sanitizing bucket
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ GM - Yoandy Garcia 11/18/2017 Serv Safe arrived at end of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar
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. Employee training expired for the following and expired dates: Antonion Giuliano - 6/25/22 Shaalisa Buchanan 4/3/22
53B-14-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting clean equipment at ware wash area
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor drain for pipe condensation from the wall on cooler is backed up and over flowing onto the grown by walk in cooler. Water on floor under shelf with bag in box soda Manager was able to unclog floor drain **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife at cook line in between cooler and table
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris build on gaskets at cooler across from grill at cook line Grease and debris build up on chip drawer Ice cream cabinet at cook line has food and debris build up **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer at end of cook line has rusted shelves **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of cooler at cook line across from grill Standing water in bottom cooler under register at bar area
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and ceiling areas in kitchen have dust build up Wall at ware wash area has a black debris **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
25
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 Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six 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 58 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 eight violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the 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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