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Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar

1905 Sr 60 E, Valrico, FL 33594
American
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 28, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Valrico restaurants, the typical score is 81; Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on two door reach in cooler on cooks line **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead on floor in dish area **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment Standing water dish area **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior two door reach in cooler vents heavy dust **Warning**
23-03-4
74
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in storage area. Manager placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
95
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low boy cooler on cook line having difficulty closing on its own
14-11-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout on cook line
36-11-4
90
Nov 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Nov 6, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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. Tested at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for chlorine sanitizing, tested at 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach observed on wall at dish drop. Operator eradicated, removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed on floor in dish area. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rusted shelves in storage area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under bottled beer cooler in bar area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris buildup observed on reach in cooler gaskets on cookline. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
58
Jun 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler on end of cook line, shelves rusted and coating peeling - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: Reach in cooler on end of cook line, shelves rusted and coating peeling **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Jan 30, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Gatorade on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease behind fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
82
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle filled with sanitizer stored on prep table next to oven
41-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on storage shelf
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor under dish machine
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline
14-69-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor next to fryers
21-44-1
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed gauge not properly working at dish machine
16-38-5
64

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 28, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” 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 Valrico?

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Valrico average of 81.

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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