Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

1143 N Higley Rd, Mesa, AZ 85205

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near zero violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “system maintained in good repair” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar's latest score of 100 sits above the Mesa average of 95. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 1, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jul 2, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: 2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed a leak at the faucet of the 3-compartment sink and the back prep sink. According to PIC, the washer needs to be replaced. Please replace the washers/repair the leak. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times

5-205.15(B)

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Inspector notes: Observed leak from faucet located at prep sink in back of house. Observed leak from faucet located at mop sink with attached atmospheric vacuum breaker. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Please have mop sink atmospheric vacuum breaker tested by a backflow prevention specialist prior to next routine inspection

5-205.15(B)

Aug 19, 2024

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 7, 2024

Routine

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

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: Observed several (50+) fruit flies in the prep area, near the soda bibs, mop sink, and in the bar. Reviewed the pest control records and discussed contacting the company for an additional treatment. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of FOOD and supplies, routinely inspecting the PREMISES for evidence of pests and eliminating harborage conditions. Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection on 8/20/2024

6-501.111(C)

Frozen food not maintained frozen (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several food items that are received and stored frozen, to be thawed and not solid to the touch, such as onion rings, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, and pizzas, stored in the freezer on the cook-line. According to PIC, the TCS foods were frozen solid the morning of the inspection and the freezer appears to not be working adequately. PIC placed the TCS foods into the walk-in freezer and will limit the use of the reach-in. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen unless in the process of slacking or thawing

3-501.11

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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 14, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” 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 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 zero 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 four times per year on average.

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