Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

13756 W Bell Rd, Surprise, AZ 85374
American
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar has been inspected five times since 2024. Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

“Floors, walls and ceilings-cleanability” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Surprise restaurant, which scores around 98. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces not cleaned and sanitized at required frequency
4-602.11(E)
95
Nov 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: FRP wall near 3 compartment sink is pealing, exposing wall interior and a hole between cove base and wall. Same was observed at the FRP wall by mop sink. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection
6-201.11
95
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: FRP wall near 3 compartment sink is pealing, exposing wall interior and a hole between cove base and wall. Same was observed at the FRP wall by mop sink. Also observed broken tiles and missing tile grout at multiple areas throughout the kitchen
6-201.11
95
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Microwave Ovens
Inspector notes: Observed food residue and build-up inside 3 microwaves at cook line. Also observed food resdue on microwave door handles. 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 and more frequent
4-501.13
95

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 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “floors, walls and ceilings-cleanability” 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 Surprise?

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is lower than the Surprise average of 98.

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.