Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar

15 South County Commons Way, South Kingstown, RI 02879

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar four times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar's latest score of 90 sits above the South Kingstown average of 87. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 25, 2026

Re-Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The following equipment was observed in poor repair/in need of adjustment: - The gasket to the server reach-in cooler was observed to be torn. Equipment is to be maintained in good repair. PER the PIC, more time is needed for acquiring new gasket and installation.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The grout lines in various areas of the kitchen area were observed to be in need of repair (worn/chipping). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The Grill side Low Boy Cooler door hinges were observed in need of repair/adjustment. Doors observed to be staying slightly ajar and not held shut. Equipment is to be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The grout lines in various areas of the kitchen area were observed to be in need of repair (worn/chipping). The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The floor under and behind equipment in the kitchen and bar areas were observed to have an accumulation of soil residue and debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-501.12

Utensils or thermometers not in good repair or calibrated

Inspector notes: At the time of inspection, the temperature and pressure measuring devices to the dish machine were observed to be in need of adjustment/calibration. At the time of inspection, the high temp. dish machine was observed to be properly sanitizing per inspector testing devices. The temperature during the rinse cycle per the machine indicator was observed at 130-140 degrees Fahrenheit, while the pressure gauge was observed at 30 psi (not 15-25 psi as indicated). High temp. dish machine water pressure and water TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.

4-502.11(A)

Sep 6, 2023

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: The hinges of the prep units at the cookline near the fryolator inhibiting doors from sealing properly. Equipment must be maintained in good repair. Hinges ordered at the time of inspection. Per PIC, items are on order for repairs/replacements.

4-501.11

Aug 30, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Various items in the cookline prep unit near the fryolator was observed held between 47-56 degrees Fahrenheit. The unit was observed maintaining an ambient of 53 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter observed on the counter held at 50 degrees Fahrenheit and moved to refrigeration. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Items were in the unit under 2 hours at the time of inspection and moved to refrigeration to rapidly cool. Maintenance service preformed at the time of inspection.

3-501.16(A)

Chemical sanitizer does not meet required criteria

Inspector notes: Sink and surface cleaner sanitizer solution was in excess of 700 DDBSA*/1875 Lactic Acid parts per million (ppm). A sink and surface sanitizer solution applied to food contact surfaces must be applied at the strength as indicated on the manufacturers' label. PIC informed to contact distributer to recalibrate sanitizer concentration.

7-204.11

Proper cooking time & temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Poultry was cooked to 138 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry must be cooked to 165 degrees Fahrenheit or above for 15 seconds. Food was reheated in the microwave to 180 degrees Fahrenheit.

3-401.12

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Boxes of food were observed on trash cans in the kitchen during food preparation. FOOD shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified.

3-307.11

In-use utensils stored improperly between uses (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Spatulas were stored on an unclean surface (top of the 3-bay sink shelf) between uses. During pauses in food preparation, utensils must be stored on a clean surface or in a clean, protected location. Item was moved to ware-washing area at the time of inspection.

3-304.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The cookline prep unit near the fryolator observed maintaining an ambient of 53 degrees Fahrenheit. Maintenance service preformed at the time of inspection to repair prep unit. Ambient temperature of prep unit observed at 41 degrees Fahrenheit after service.

4-501.11

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

4-501.11

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 Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable has been cited five 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 South Kingstown?

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the South Kingstown average of 87.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and 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 and Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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