Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

2053 S Alma School Rd, Mesa, AZ 85210

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Restaurants in Mesa average 95, so Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 24, 2026

Reinspection

1 major violation.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Three live roaches in the rear kitchen area, in the server pass thru area, and next to the ice machine. Multiple dead roaches throughout the kitchen. Ensure that proper pest control is performed

6-501.111(C)

Mar 10, 2026

Routine

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

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Mashed potatoes-120F and marinara sauce-115F in two separate hot holding units in the cookline area. PIC voluntarily discarded the potatoes-see embargo form. PIC stated that the marinara was recently placed into hot holding and reheated the item. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above

3-501.16(A)(1)

Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Live roach in the ware wash area in front of the dish machine. Multiple dead roaches in the room where the ice machine is stored. Ensure that proper pest control is performed

6-501.111(C)

Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing

Inspector notes: Establishment does not have thermometer or temperature indicating test strips for high temp dish machine. In hot water mechanical WAREWASHING operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the UTENSIL surface temperature

4-302.13

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Multiple utensils stored in three separate dipper wells without the water running in the cook line area. In use knife stored between make line units. PIC relocated the utensil and knife and stated that the dipper wells would be turned on. Ensure that in use food/ice-dispensing utensils are properly stored between uses

3-304.12

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 19, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 14, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 7, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Plumbing system not approved or fixtures not cleanable (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a spray nozzle attached to the end of the hose that is connected to the faucet at the mop sink. Faucet has an approved AVB installed. PIC removed the nozzle. Discussed AVB's and backflow. Non-testable Anti-siphon Vacuum Breaker devices are designed to protect potable water supplies from the back-siphonage of non-health hazard cross-connections and low flow, non-continuous pressure installations. Use only with non-continuous pressure. No downstream shutoff valves are allowed. Discussed removing the nozzle from the hose when it is not in use to ensure that the water is turned off and does not create pressure on the AVB. No shut-offs, y-valves, solenoids, or additional equipment are allowed be present on the downstream side of an AVB

5-202.11(A)

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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 Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Mesa 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.

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1130 S Alma School Rd

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