Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar

10501 S Us Hwy 1, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952

American

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 8, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Port St. Lucie average 80, so Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jun 16, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Jan 10, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich unit on cooks line not keeping proper temperature on the bottom. Do not store foods in cooler until maintains 41f or below. Or use time is a public health control for that was provided. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-10: Unit is still not properly maintaining temperature all food stored in ice bath **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Jan 8, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Riblets 45f cold holding , 49f cold holding , riblets 48f cold holding , french onion soup 59f cold holding , tomato soup 61f cold holding , chicken soup 59f cold holding , All placed in cooler at 12:00 found at 2:30 advised to rapid chill. Chef placed in walk in freezer to rapid chill. Gave manager a time is a public health control paper to help with service times and keep food in compliance.

03A-02-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich unit on cooks line not keeping proper temperature on the bottom. Do not store foods in cooler until maintains 41f or below. Or use time is a public health control for that was provided.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line. Chef states it is scheduled to be defrosted tonight.

14-69-4

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 9, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 48f cold holding , put out in the last hour advised to rapid chill manager placed in walk in cooler 2nd temperature sour cream 43f cold holding **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in cooler on line dusty

23-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line

29-49-6

May 17, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets cooler at bar both **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At bar **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table on cookline and upright cooler on cookline **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

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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 8, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar.

How does Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 80.

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 two 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 four times per year on average.

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