Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

1492 E Oglethorpe Hwy, Hinesville, GA 31313

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 2, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Hinesville average 88, so Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed single service lids sitting against bucket of sanitizer water. COS: PIC relocated the single service lids to the dry storage area. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed there were no paper towels at the hand wash sink located in the bar area. COS: PIC immediately changed the paper towels once the inspector informed him the paper towels were empty. CA: All hand wash sinks must provide hand drying provisions.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple silver pans stored on the dry food rack that had been wet stacked. COS: Store Manager checked all the bulk of the pans on the clean dish rack and separated the ones that were still wet. CA: Equipment and utensils should be allowed to dry completely prior to stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Feb 18, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed brown like substance on the interior of soda drink nozzles. COS by employees properly wash. rinse and sanitize the drink nozzles. Observed build up on the margarita strainer. COS by manager putting all the strainers in the dishwashing machine to wash, rinse, and sanitize the strainers.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Apr 2, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed there were no paper towels at the hand wash sink located in the ware wash area. COS: PIC immediately changed the paper towels once the inspector informed him the paper towels were empty.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple silver pans stored on the dry food rack that had been wet stacked. CA: Equipment and utensils should be allowed to dry completely prior to stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed wiping clothes being stored in sanitizer bucket that showed 0ppm. PIC instructed employee to change buckets out. Observed employee use sanitizer tube to fill bucket and test water and it did not show any sanitizer in it. Inquired if the solution in the locked box is actually sanitizer when the PIC informed the inspector that he does not have a key for it. CA: PIC stated that the kitchen will use the same sanitizer as the bar until ECO Lab can come service the line.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed single use cup stored in brown sugar and silver scoop stored in the bulk sugar laying flat. COS: PIC removed the scoops from both the brown sugar and the bulk sugar.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed dipper wells a temperature between 85 and 125. If utensils are to be stored in water between use the water must hold a temperature of 135F or higher.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

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 three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar.

How does Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Hinesville?

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Hinesville average of 88.

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 two times per year on average.

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