Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar

Diamond Hill Plaza, Woonsocket, RI 02895

American

License: Seats - 50 or More

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar has six inspections in the public record. Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean”, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Woonsocket restaurant, which scores around 89. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Sanitizer test kit not available

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

4-302.14

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair. Gaskets must be maintained and in good condition.

4-501.12

Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the equipment on the grill line have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Non-Food Contact surfaces must be maintained.

4-602.13

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: The walls 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.

6-501.114

Jun 23, 2025

Food Complaint

No violations found.

100

Apr 1, 2025

Re-Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The grout and tiles through out the kitchen are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Mar 25, 2025

Environmental Complaint

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate

Inspector notes: The presence of pests is not controlled as evidenced by roaches. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies. Establishment is to continue to work with increased pest control to completely eliminate roaches. Establishment is to continue to clean and sanitize all cooking and food contact surfaces. Establishment is to have pest control complete bombing for roaches and subsequently have establishment professionally cleaned.

6-501.111

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The tiles and grout in the kitchen are in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Unnecessary items or litter present on premises

Inspector notes: The establishment area has an accumulation of soil residue and food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Establishment is to be professionally cleaned.

6-501.114

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

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

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Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Reduced oxygen packaged salmon was observed thawing in an sealed ROP package. ROP fish product must be removed from package before thawing. Salmon was observed at 37 degrees product was removed from package.

3-501.13

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment Ice Machine were observed with an accumulation of food and debris. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Ice was voluntarily disposed of, establishment to clean and sanitize machine before use. Establishment is to send a photo to RIDOH of cleaned ice machine before resuming use.

4-601.11(A)

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Pasta was placed in containers greater than four inches deep. Proper cooling methods reviewed.

3-501.15

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The floor in the kitchen is in poor repair areas of low grout. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Nov 9, 2023

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Floor, wall, or ceiling surface not smooth or cleanable

Inspector notes: The flooring in the mop sink area is in poor repair. Grout has receded well below tile level. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. Flooring must be repaired/regrouted or replaced.

6-101.11

Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency

Inspector notes: The lower portion of some of the walls have an accumulation of soil residue and black residue. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Per interview of PIC, walls are in the process of being replaced.

6-501.12

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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 Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean” has been cited three 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 Woonsocket?

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Woonsocket average of 89.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

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 three times per year on average.

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