Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
74
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. 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.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Pembroke Pines average 79, so Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing in front of stove and dishwasher **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
74
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. Observed accumulation of old food residue inside box containing plastic wrap.
25-25-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair at cook line and dishwashing areas.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. At cook line, . Operator turn pipe on. **Corrected On-Site**
10-23-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed containers with unwashed limes stored over ready to eat pickles in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
78
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Dec 9, 2024
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. -Observed cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); pasta (57F - Cold Holding); bruschetta (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all TCS foods transfer from walk in cooler to cook line cooker 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator removed items to freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
22-56-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed flip top cooler at cookline ambient temperature at 54F. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment in bar area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
70
Aug 17, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above large ice machine, tile dripping water, inside kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents in cook line and prep area, soiled with dust and black like substance. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled carpet from dining room area to customers restrooms - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-17: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-73-4
86
Aug 16, 2024
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above large ice machine, tile dripping water, inside kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents in cook line and prep area, soiled with dust and black like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -One dead roach under hand wash sink by dishwasher area. -3 dead roaches behind grill station in cook line -2 dead roaches inside mop sink, in rear kitchen **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under hand wash sink in dishwasher area,
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled carpet from dining room area to customers restrooms
36-73-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface.to go plates stored on soiled under shelf, outside of walk in cooler, manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
25-17-4
74
Aug 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. -One door cooler- corn dog (48F - Cold Holding), per date labeled food held more than 4 hours ,see stop sale -Boil station- lower cooler-; cooked broccoli (52-57F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (56F - Cold Holding) -Fry- lower cooler-; cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding) -Expo station- coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding). Per manager food held less than 4 hours, ice added for a quick chill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: -Boil station-cooked broccoli (42F); cooked pasta ( 42F), cooked ribs (46-Cold Holding) -Fry lower cooler- cut lettuce (42) -Expo station coleslaw (42F) Observed all food containers with ice, will be check on the next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents dripping water, entire kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-13: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-34-5
82
Aug 12, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One door cooler- corn dog (48F - Cold Holding), per date labeled food held more than 4 hours. Employee discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. -One door cooler- corn dog (48F - Cold Holding), per date labeled food held more than 4 hours ,see stop sale -Boil station- lower cooler-; cooked broccoli (52-57F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (56F - Cold Holding) -Fry- lower cooler-; cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding) -Expo station- coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding). Per manager food held less than 4 hours, ice added for a quick chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -two flying insects around dishwasher area. - two flying insects around dry goods storage area. Per employee back entrance door was open because the heat accumulated in kitchen area, due to AC not working properly. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents dripping water, entire kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
55
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole cold held at 45F in cookline cooler. Per operator, item transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Observed no paper towels at handwash sink at cookline area. Operator replenished **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles in prep areas.
36-34-5
64
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked rice cold held at 46°F in walk-in cooler. Per operator cooked rice was at 41°F 2 hours prior to the inspection. Advice operator to placed cooked rice in walk in cooler for quick chill. after 45 minutes, rice temps at 39F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tank in bar area not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on AC vent, ceiling tiles and walls in dry storage areas.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee personal food item stored in Traulsen refrigerator not identified or segregated from establishment foods. Operator discarded at will. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoops with handles stored in cooked chicken and rice containers. Operator removed scoops and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed interior of Traulsen refrigerator soiled with accumulation of old food residue.
22-16-4
67
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
70
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 Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar.
How does Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
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 four times per year on average.
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