Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

8001 W Bell Rd, Peoria, AZ 85382

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar was last inspected on Feb 2, 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 city-wide average is 97, putting Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

3-501.15(B)

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency

Inspector notes: Organic mater build-up inside the soda gun at bar. PIC stated that they will have the soda gun cleaned at frequency as to prevent future build up (Once every 24hrs)

4-602.11(E)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Container of pasta observed cooling with saran wrap tightly sealed around it. The pasta was within cooling proper cooling parameters according to the date mark/time stamp. PIC removed the saran wrap to facilitate rapid cooling

3-501.15(B)

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed

Inspector notes: Observed a gap between dishwasher counter and wall and also a gap between the prep table and wall. The caulking is worn out and/or missing. Fixed equipment shall be sealed to wall to ensure proper cleaning

4-402.11

Apr 23, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 12, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Microwave Ovens

Inspector notes: Observed food residue and build-up inside microwaves. Food contact surfaces of cooking or reheating equipment shall be kept free of encrusted food deposits and other soil accumulations. Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC assigned an employee to clean the microwave at time of inspection. Advised PIC to clean equipment after spills

4-501.13

Jul 30, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

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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 Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Peoria average of 97.

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 four times per year on average.

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