Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average for Panama City sits at 83, putting Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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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. Tested at 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burgers over coleslaw in walking cooler. Manager moved burgers to bottom.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Diced tomatoes not cooling properly as evidenced by temperature at 50F at 1:37pm, still 50F at 2:39pm. Manager spread tomatoes out in a bigger pan for better cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Drain covers missing in the whole line area, and the bar.
29-18-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor and wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer. Bar area floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and around dumpster, and around door area.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris behind/underneath the grill. Grease and debris in grill cooler compressor compartment area. Fry station cooler casket area soiled. Mold like substance on walk in cooler shelves. Presence of soiled hammer under the cook line prep table.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom upright fry station cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
47
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. On cook line.
29-18-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Walk in freezer floor.
36-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cook line.
36-73-4
86
Jul 31, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up in grooves of soda nozzle. Vegetable particles stuck to shredded in prep area. Sent to dish pit for washing at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In front of dish pit. Wall soiled/mold like substance across from dish pit.
36-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop stored in ice water at bar. Operator switch to running dipper well at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food not maintained frozen solid in a freezer. Walk-in freezer items near door not frozen solid.
03A-05-5
70
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pico de Gallo ambient cooling from 12:11, 48F at 3:30, down to 47F, at 4:00. Manager spread product onto sheet trays and placed in freezer for rapid cooling, temped at 40F, **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At prep area handwash sink. Restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In middle of cook line and by fryers.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice well at bar dripping on to floor.
29-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up on walk-in cooler gasket and handle. Food debris build up on cook line reach in cooler gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Rainwater dripping from ceiling in dining area near bar and in dry storage area. **Warning**
28-02-4
67
Sep 30, 2022
Complaint Partial
3 minor violations.
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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
86
Aug 30, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food residue on inside of pasta baskets in pot on grill. Manager had pasta baskets washed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust-like substance. Above server station coffee area.
36-34-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation drain from walk-in cooler and from hot water heaters drains onto side of wall/ cove molding.
28-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front door and back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda seeping under fountain in server station. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler door gaskets, grill and fry drawer gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Under steamer table.
29-19-4
64
Aug 26, 2022
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Debris accumulated on top of machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line, and small black cutting board at bar.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small sauce buckets with degraded plastic. Manager discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line cooler gaskets. Walk-in cooler handle.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall across from dish pit.
36-27-5
70
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 Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” 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 Panama City?
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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