Applebee's Neighborhood Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
78
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Compared to the broader Seminole restaurant scene, where the average is 71, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Flooring throughout kitchen is separating and releasing from concrete causing uneven surfaces and potential trip hazards **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Two bags of water softener salts stored outside next to mop sink, manager moved inside **Corrected On-Site**
08B-74-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease and food debris on floor behind cook line. Accumulation of grease on floor around grease trap in rear of kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
78
Jul 2, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies at bar 1 live fly at fish machine
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler on cook line - yogurt (59F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (52F - Cold Holding); buttermilk ranch (51F - Cold Holding); beer cheese sauce (54F - Cold Holding); manger advised good temps at 11:00am, believes cooler recently went through defrost cycle, items moved to walk in freezer. Redemption all items at or below 40F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled at bar **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer Under grease trap at rear of kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean plates stored on soiled shelf above prep coolers on cook line
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plastic curtains over rear kitchen door torn
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor mats in kitchen uneven and separating **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. monitors soiled above cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
47
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly next to soda syrup dispenser 1 live fly next to dish machine 7 live flies next to beer taps at bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: 1 live fly next to dish machine 1 live fly next to beer taps **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to soda syrup dispenser **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor mats in kitchen beginning to separate at seams and release from concrete **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease behind equipment on cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
64
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly next to soda syrup dispenser 1 live fly next to dish machine 7 live flies next to beer taps at bar **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Deli cooler - cut leafy greens (60F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (61F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (62F - Cold Holding); pico (60F - Cold Holding), manager discarded **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler on line- cut leafy greens (60F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (61F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (62F - Cold Holding); pico (60F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); yogurt (45F - Cold Holding). Yogurt and chicken held less than 4 hours, moved to freezer. Remaining items held in cooler overnight with no temperatures taken today, manager discarded. Per manager, deli cooler across from fryers has been having issues holding temperature **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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. 0ppm, chlorine bucket empty, staff replaced and primmed machine 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled at bar **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Deli cooler across from fryers reading 62F ambient temp. All time/temperature control for safety foods removed **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to soda syrup dispenser **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor mats in kitchen beginning to separate at seams and release from concrete **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease behind equipment on cook line **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Three bags of water softener salt stored outside on ground next to mop sink, manager moved to storage shed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-74-1
32
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Forks at wait station not inverted
24-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to oil storage at rear of kitchen
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in tortilla strips and seasonings, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer, covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
67
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flies observed near soda lines at dry storage. 3 live flies at bar. 3 live flies on wall in hallway between bar and kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: 1 live fly in hallway behind bar, insect killed, area cleaned and sanitized 1 life fly near dry storage **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
86
Sep 15, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Applebee's Neighborhood Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Applebee's Neighborhood Restaurant on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebee's Neighborhood Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Applebee's Neighborhood Restaurant.
How does Applebee's Neighborhood Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Seminole?
Applebee's Neighborhood Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Seminole average of 71.
Has Applebee's Neighborhood Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Applebee's Neighborhood Restaurant 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 Applebee's Neighborhood Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Applebee's Neighborhood Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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