Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar has nine inspections in the public record. On Jul 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Venice facility scores 79, putting Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink at bar at 000 parts per million quaternary sanitizer. Operator drained and refilled sink **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzle of soda gun at bar has mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
74
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
11-05-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operator Employee Health Agreement
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
61
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items at under grill draw cooler: 26 orders steaks (48F - Cold Holding); 10lbs chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding); 18lbs pork ribblets (51F - Cold Holding); 7 lbs salmon (53F - Cold Holding); 8 orders ribs (50F - Cold Holding); 1.5 lbs shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); 34 orders burgers (50F - Cold Holding); 6 lbs cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items at under grill draw cooler: steaks (48F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (50F - Cold Holding); pork ribblets (51F - Cold Holding); salmon (53F - Cold Holding); ribs (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); burgers (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Warning**
11-05-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat 2-9-24Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area at wait station. **Warning**
35B-02-4
45
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured at bar.
51-11-4
95
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at bar.
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured at bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer at door to Walk-in cooler.
14-69-4
82
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles at bar and wait station, over food and equipment. Observed op remove all chemical bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cooks line soiled and worn.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ob spray of vegetable oil at cooks line not labeled or identified.
02D-01-5
70
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature sanitizer dishwasher only reaching 149F. Observed operator discontinued use of dishwasher and set up 3 compartment sink for washing and sanitation of dishes and equipment. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gasket on reach-in cooler at bar soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with cooking oil on cooks line not labeled. Observed employee label bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in dining room with buildup of dust.
36-34-5
74
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at wait station cold holding bin on cook line at 57F. Operator stated it was placed out 1 hour prior. Observed operator add ice and cold water to holding bin to reduce temperature. Recheck temperature 15 minutes after 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service containers in outside storage shed stored on floor. Observed operator place cases on crate off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar.
How does Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.
Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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