Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

7560 City Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19151

American

Last inspected: Sep 2, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, the earliest from 2024. On Sep 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 72, which Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar's 41 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 2, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Staff observed thawing foods inside 3 basin sink and not at food prep sink. Food items were removed from 3 basin sink during the inpsection.

46.201

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Multiple foods observed uncovered inside reach-in freezer and walk-in cooler. Items were covered during the inspection.

46.281

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser empty at the handwash sink in the food prep area. Dispenser was refilled during the inspection.

46.941(a)-(e)

Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No person shall operate a food establishment that handles, prepares or serves non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food who does not have present and in the employ of the food establishment at all hours of operation at least one (1) person with a valid Food Establishment Personnel Food Safety Certificate issued by the Department. A City of Philadelphia FSC application was emailed with this report.

46.103

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: - Heavy ice accumulation observed inside chest freezer. - Under counter cold prep reach-in, reach-in coolers and freezers observed with food debris. Cleaning and sanitizing is needed. New Violation.

46.714

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Hot water delay observed at handwash sink in food prep area. New Violation.

46.806(a)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Broom and dustpans observed on floor and not elevated when not in use. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Burgers being thawed using an unapproved method. Food observed thawing at room temperature in the 3 basin sink. New Violation.

46.383

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: Food is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor inside walk-in freezer. New Violation.

46.321

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Scoop for dispensing ice observed laying on top of ice machine. New Violation.

46.302

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: - Crates observed inside walk-in cooler elevating food storage. - Generator for soda dispensing machine observed lying on elevated aluminum pan. New Violation.

46.671

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed cleaning needed on floors of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer due too food debris. New Violation.

46.711(b)(c)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Observed cleaning needed in the following areas: - Underneath storage shelves in rear storage area - Underneath flat top grill New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Mar 13, 2024

Routine

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

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Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bagged soup observed thawing in 3 basin sink. Soup was removed and finish thawing inside walk-in cooler.

46.201

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Foil lining observed under grill surface. New Violation.

46.522

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Broom and dustpans observed on floor and not elevated when not in use. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

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 Sep 2, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar.

Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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