Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

5210 W Baseline Rd, Laveen, AZ 85339

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 23, 2026. 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 one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “floor and wall junctures, coved, and enclosed or sealed”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Laveen average 95, so Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed significant harborage of drain and fruit flies throughout the kitchen and in the bar area. Provided recommendations to reduce the attraction of pests: - Limit standing water - Inspect shipments of food - Sealing food in containers - Repair plumbing leaks - Eliminating cardboard clutter/ remove food from original cardboard packaging - Sealing open spaces in floors, walls, and ceiling - Maintain a clean and sanitary facility

6-501.111(A-B,D)

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: -- Observed multiple cutting boards on prep line with heavy scoring and discoloration. Scratched and scored cutting surfaces are not smooth and easily cleanable. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.12

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: -- Hand sink faucet near dish washing area was observed to be dripping water consistently. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: -- Observed heavy accumulation of food debris on floors and in floor drains throughout the establishment including the bar area. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection

6-501.12

Oct 31, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 29, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Live small flies observed in ware wash area, bar, mop sink, and soda fountain areas; with the highest concentrations in mop sink area (over 50) and below the soda fountain (around 20). Pest control was last administered on 7/21. Please have pest control administered prior to re-inspection within 10 days. ***2nd consecutive violation***

6-501.111(C)

Apr 22, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Over 15 live small flying insects observed in mop sink and ware wash areas. Pest control was last administered on 2/12/25. Please have pest control administered prior to re-inspection on 4/24/25

6-501.111(C)

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

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

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Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: There was no detectable sink and surface sanitizer in the solution in the sanitizing compartment of the in-use bar sink. The PIC added the appropriate amount of sanitizer at the time of inspection

4-501.114(A-E)

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: There were no paper towels or other approved drying device at the handwashing station near the prep area. The person in charge (PIC) refilled the paper towel dispenser at the time of inspection

6-301.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The liner on the cover to the ice cream freezer in the bar is deteriorated and is shedding material into the freezer. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The FRP paneling in the warewashing area is not sealed at the bottom and there is no coved base, SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION. Provide coved base so that the floor/wall junction is sealed

6-201.13

Jul 16, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The bottom sides of the pass-through shelves have an accumulation of dust and food soils adhering. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues

4-602.13

Floor and wall junctures not properly coved or sealed

Inspector notes: The FRP paneling in the warewashing area is not sealed at the bottom and there is no coved base. Provide coved base so that the floor/wall junction is sealed

6-201.13

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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 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “floor and wall junctures, coved, and enclosed or sealed” 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 Laveen?

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Laveen average of 95.

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 one violation 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 five times per year on average.

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