Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar

1388 Capital Circle Nw, Tallahassee, FL 32304

American

Last inspected: Jan 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 16, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in prep area.

36-22-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment, in corners of kitchen and prep area.

36-73-4

Jun 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.

31B-05-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar

36-22-4

Aug 12, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice 47F.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink chlorine 10ppm at bar area. Manager corrected to chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice 47F in walk in cooler. Per manager rice was cooked then cooling since yesterday 08-11-24. See stop sale.

03D-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. Observed dish washing machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager primed dish machine to chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-41-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Manager connected waste line during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

29-17-4

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 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. Observed dish machine Chlorine 0ppm. Manager restarted machine and corrected to Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-41-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on vents above cook line and accumulation of food debris on floor in walk in freezer. Observed standing water in corner of bar area under soda gun. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knife stored between make tables at cook line. Employee removed knife from between equipment during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

24-14-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed water very slowly draining in hand-wash sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

29-20-5

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed no waste line connected to soda gun holster at bar area.

29-17-4

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese at 46F on make table at cook line. Employee moved shredded cheese to walk in cooler to reach proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed dish machine sanitizer at Chlorine 0ppm. Operator primed dish machine to Chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on vent above dish machine.

36-34-5

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed mold-like substance in ice scoop holster next to soda machine in front of cook line.

10-12-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of mold-like substance surrounding soda nozzles in front of cook line.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food debris on bottom shelves in reach in cooler and reach in freezer at cook line.

22-16-4

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water on surface of floor drain in between kitchen and dish wash area.

29-19-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in hand wash sink not draining in between dishwashing machine and three compartment sink. Per operator plumbing service has been requested to repair hand wash sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

29-20-5

Jun 21, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jun 2, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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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 Jan 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” 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 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.

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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