Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Single-service articles improperly stored” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among Kissimmee restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
61
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in drawers at cooks line Long white cutting board - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
86
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and platters at wait staff area not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no beard guard **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in drawers at cooks line Long white cutting board
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Drain for grey water from dish machine is not draining ,excess water is going into floor drain.advised operator to use triple sink **Admin Complaint**
29-20-5
Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Two out of the three toilets in the women's bathroom do not flush One out of the three men's bathroom does not flush Operator put out of order sign on doors of the stalls **Admin Complaint**
32-23-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Two cases of single serve items stored on to go storage closet **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
67
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards on make tables at cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Back side of flooring where fryers are located
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on floor of walk in freezer under the fans
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in drawers under flat top and grill on cooks line Reach in cooler by fryers
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken,flour and wings at reach in cooler by fryers Ice cream in ice cream reach in freezer Ice cream at walk in freezer
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink at end of cooks line by the fryers
29-11-4
70
Mar 26, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
82
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice scoops in pan in sink off cookline **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Several sinks Inspector sent signs **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods fan
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing in still water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flying insects in kitchen at 3 bin sink. 2-3 small flying insects at dishwasher drain. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blue ice buckets heavily soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Various equipment throughout kitchen in need of detailing.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Various take out, single service utensils and containers stored in dirty containers.
24-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain under 3 bin sink heavily soiled. Dishwash area, backsplash and walls around dishwash area.
36-73-4
67
Nov 14, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced Spicy chicken holding at 46-47f. Advised rapid chill to 41 or cooler. New temp at 40-41f. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Spoons at cookline in container with water in the bottom.
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Styro single service containers dirty.
25-17-4
78
Oct 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar.
How does Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Applebees 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.
How often is Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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