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Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar

4040 Lagniappe Way, Tallahassee, FL 32317
American
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Tallahassee sits at 87, putting Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 removed from pack during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
95
Mar 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Cooler at end of cook line.
22-16-4
95
Aug 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 48°F, rice 47°F, cooling unit not in operation at time of inspection was off, turned on during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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. 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
67
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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. 0 ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico at 48°, marinara at 50°, less than 4 hours per operator, Iced during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Towels provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm.
21-08-4
64
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
21-44-1
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
21-11-4
82
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dirty electrical cord stored on prep counter. Cord removed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Cloth removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
86

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 Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains seven 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 three times, more than any other issue at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar.

How does Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.

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