Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's latest score of 95 sits above the Kissimmee average of 78. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in reach in freezer unit next to cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
95
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in freezer at door opening - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. breaded raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) Held over 4 hours in reach in cooler next to walk in per operator **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breaded chicken fillets 50F held in reach in cooler next to walk in over 4 hours per operator **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at bar Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided one and employee put on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs in broccoli drawer on cookline Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
55
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In lower holding area of reach in cooler on cook line ribs (67F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (68F - Cold Holding). Food items have been in unit overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lower holding area of reach in cooler on cook line ribs (67F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (68F - Cold Holding). Food items have been in unit overnight. SEE STOP SALE **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink. Installed on wrong side. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine on service line has an accumulation of mold like substance
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter for ice machine dated from 8/23-8/24. Operator installed new filter **Corrected On-Site**
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of shelf between cook and service lines is soiled. Operator cleaned. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
38-04-4
45
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cookline, placed on cookline approximately 10am per operator: raw salmon filet, cooked rice, ribs, cooked onion, diced cooked chicken, cream pasta sauce, shredded cheese, sliced cheese (45F-52F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler cooked rice (50F); raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding) stored in cooler overnight per date marking labels and operator confirmation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On cookline, placed on cookline approximately 10am per operator: raw salmon filet, cooked rice, ribs, cooked onion, diced cooked chicken, cream pasta sauce, shredded cheese, sliced cheese (45F-52F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler cooked rice (50F); raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding) stored in cooler overnight per date marking labels and operator confirmation. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates stored above cookline not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler under cookline maketable will not close shut.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishmachine has debris and dust. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice scoop on maketable touching food. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
61
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta. 46f cooling 3 hours covered. Suggest rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By back door **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Several missing
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright reach in freezer food debris Gaskets reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at bar
29-49-6
61
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Far left side of cook line
14-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans across from 3 compartment sink
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer floor
14-69-4
82
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 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four 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 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the 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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