Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar

4759 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746

American

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Kissimmee restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

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

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler

23-24-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In the kitchen

36-34-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In the kitchen

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Front make line

22-16-4

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable and Properly Maintained

FL-49

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -salad mix 46-48F, in reach in cooler drawer on cookline, operator relocated to walk in cooler, rechecked 41F **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bibb in bar area

29-34-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwaves on cookline soiled **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -cardboard on shelves of wing sauce bowls, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

14-05-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee jacket on dry storage rack **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish racks soiled -plastic around soda nozzles in beverage area

23-03-4

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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 Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” 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 six 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 three times per year on average.

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