Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

2004 Veterans Blvd, Dublin, GA 31021

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Mar 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

By comparison, the average Dublin facility scores 89, putting Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spinach artichoke dip and beer cheese cold holding in the prep top cooler above 41 deg f. Sliced cheese was cold holding in the reach in cooler under the grill above 41 deg f. CA: TCS food cold holding shall be maintained at 41 deg or below. COS: During the inspection the spinach, slice cheese, and beer cheese were taken off the line, and put into the walk in cooler to cool.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: It was observed that multiple items were uncovered. Noodles in Reach in cooler, boneless wings in Reach in cooler and honey BBQ sauce were uncovered. CA: Food must be stored covered in order to prevent contamination. COS: All food covered during the inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Dec 5, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Wet nested dishes in back kitchen area. Equipment and utensils shall be air dried.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Doors on dumpsters left open. Waste handling units shall be kept covered.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

May 13, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food (pasta, steak, riblet, chicken, noodles) cold holding above 41 deg F. Food cold holding shall be maintained at 41 deg or below. Cos out of temp food was discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Drains on cold hold units clogged and water running on floor. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths stored in sanitizer with concentration higher than recommended. Wiping cloths shall be held between uses in a sanitizing solution shall meet the concentration specified under DPH rule (704 - 1875 ppm lactic acid). COS: KM remade sanitizer buckets.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Lids open on outside dumpster. Waste handling units shall be kept covered.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

May 28, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Multiple food (tcs) cold holding in left cold holding unit in the cook line had temps above 41 deg f. All tcs food cold holding shall be maintained at 41 deg f or below; COS: All food discarded during inspection. *air conditioner not working, CH units overworking.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Hot/high heat dishmachine not reachine temps (145). For a stationary rack it must reach 165; CA: 3 comp sink to be used until fixed. Maintenance coming to fix.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Sugar not labeled. ALl food taken out of original cont. and put into working container shall be individually labeled; COS: Labeled during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Grout missings/tiles damaged by ice machine. All floors shall be maintained in good repair.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

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 Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” 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 Dublin?

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Dublin average of 89.

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 two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Applebee's 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 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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