Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025
82
Score
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.
Among Spring Hill restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces: The fans in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer are soiled with dust and rust, and the two hood vents have grease buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with mold-like substance by the 3 compartment sink and the prep area in the back over the steamer.
36-34-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. The metal on the spatula was damaged. Operator discarded the spatula. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
82
Feb 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to the mop sink faucet. Discussed with operators. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); Pico (47F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with Cut Tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in salad station reach-in cooler on cook line near fryers. Operator stated items had been on cooler for more than 4 hours. Operator removed and discarded. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Observed Cut Lettuce (45F - Cold Holding); Pico (47F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with Cut Tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in salad station reach-in cooler on cook line near fryers. Operator stated items had been on cooler for more than 4 hours. Operator removed and discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 small flying insects in kitchen near mop sink, ice machine, dry storage, and front wait station area. Observed 5 small flying insects in bar near fruit and alcohol bottles on shelf. Did not observe flies landing on food contact surfaces. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chip drawer and container soiled with heavy accumulation of grease and food debris on cook line. Discussed cleaning frequencies. **Warning**
22-02-4
50
Jun 27, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 small flying insects flying in front of dishmachine and 2 small flying insects off expo line near wait station area. Did not observe the flies landing on any surfaces. Operator contacted pest control company. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: Observed 1 small flying insect flying on ground near dishmachine. Operator returned to area to locate fly to eliminate and inspector and operator could not locate. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Jun 19, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 small flying insects flying in front of dishmachine and 2 small flying insects off expo line near wait station area. Did not observe the flies landing on any surfaces. Operator contacted pest control company. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water off expo line near ice tea brewing station and soda machine underneath ice bin. Operator placed floor fan to dry area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath ice bin. Manager attached hose which corrected water leaking on to the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-11-4
78
Oct 23, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed chip drawer with accumulation of grease and food debris on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roach on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in beer walk-in cooler. Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food on cook line without a beard guard. **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
82
Sep 22, 2023
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 Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with Cut Tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) in drawers of salad reach-in cooler to the right of the dessert reach-in freezer on the cook line. Operator stated items had been in the reach-in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator moved to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed drawer and chip container on cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. Discussed cleaning frequency with operator. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with bracelet on wrist preparing salad and employee cutting vegetables with a watch on their wrist. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation while cutting vegetables in prep area.
13-04-4
70
Feb 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed chip container in chip drawer soiled with heavy accumulation of food debris. Discussed with the operator proper cleaning frequency for the container.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling area above steamer in disrepair. Tiles soiled with an accumulation of a mold-like substance and sections of the ceiling tile structure are rusted and chipping.
36-32-5
Basic - Dry storage shelves and container storage shelves to the left of the dishmachine with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed bracelets on wrists of employee preparing food on cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in two door reach-in freezer at the end of the cook line, walk-in cooler, and in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored above frozen shrimp and chicken tenders in two door reach-in freezer at the end of the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of shelf/tray in salad reach-in cooler pooled around dispensing pitchers of sauce (cocktail sauce). Employee removed standing water and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
67
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef mechanically tenderized stored over raw shrimp and raw fish in drawers under grill. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Dry storage shelves and container storage shelves to the left of the dishmachine with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
78
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drains in kitchen, and by dish machine, walk in freezer, at wait station under equipment Floor tiles missing in walk in cooler, standing water
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Plastic containers used to heat pasta sauce, pitted, stained Gasket and door in disrepair of fry station cooler
14-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic glasses in bar, operator took to dish room **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine, and exterior
16-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before cutting, discussed with staff and manager on duty
08B-39-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line - vent on ice cream machine and fan cover of cooler Gaskets on drawers on cook line Frame around drawer cooler on cook line
23-03-4
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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 Aug 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, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” 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 Spring Hill?
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Spring Hill average of 84.
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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