Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar

446 Putnam Pike, Smithfield, RI 02828

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Jul 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Jul 9, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with five violations after seven on the prior visit.

Non-food contact surfaces clean accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Smithfield average 78, so Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 9, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Warewashing facilities; installed maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: The facility is lacking thermo labels or similar internal temperature indicating device for the dish machine.

4-302.13

Equipment or utensils not clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of a salad spinner was observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. PIC washed and sanitized.

4-601.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The following non-food contact surfaces have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and/or other debris: - prep units, - freezer, - refrigerators, - bar coolers, - walk-in fans (beverage and food walk-ins), - cold hold drawers, - chips drawers, - shelves, - slicer base.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floors, floor drains, and walls throughout the facility including walk-in coolers have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Walk-in door gaskets were observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Jun 6, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized

Inspector notes: The sink and surface concentration in the sanitizing solution of the 3-bay sink at the bar was below the recommended concentration. Bar ware to be brought to dish machine to be sanitized until 3-bay dispenser is serviced.

4-501.114

No certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: The establishment does not employ a full-time, on-site manager certified in food safety licensed with RIDOH Center for Food Protection. Inspector provided applications during inspection.

2-102.12

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food observed stored under dripping condensate un the walk-in cooler. PIC moved foods during inspection.

3-307.11

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hotel pans to hold utensils in the prep unit were observed in direct contact with sauces. PIC removed during inspection.

3-307.11

Cleaned equipment or utensils stored improperly

Inspector notes: Single service items are not being stored properly in their original protective package and/or are stored on a surface that is not clean in the storage and service areas.

4-903.11(A)

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces under the grill and flat top have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-602.13

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: Multiple floor drains in the kitchen area have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar on file is from Jul 9, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surfaces clean has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar.

How does Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar compare to other restaurants in Smithfield?

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Smithfield average of 78.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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