Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Plant City average 81, so Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker installed at wrong section of splitter added to hose bibb. Discussed proper location to install
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler rack have accumulated food debris on cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease buildup on 6 burner range knobs
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on make line cutting board. Manager removed and sanitized cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout throughout kitchen
36-11-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Multiple lights out in kitchen
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain three-compartment sink at bar. Manager unclogged drain **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed excessive food debris clogging sprayer heads and left on dishes. Discussed pre scraping before putting equipment in dish machine. Manager began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-05-4
55
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies on wall at bar. 1 fly flying around expo window not landing on food contact surfaces. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk in freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout throughout kitchen
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler wire racks soiled with mold like substance
23-03-4
74
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler racks soiled with food debris and mold like substance. Interiors of microwaves soiled with food debris. Soda gun at bar soiled with mold like substance
22-02-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout and broken floor tiles in dish and cook line causing accumulated water and food debris buildup **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled with mold like substance
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler and reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Fromm right side ice well at bar
29-03-4
74
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer basket inserts soiled with accumulated debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 expired safe staff cards
53B-14-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing floor grout and cracked tiles in kitchen and dish pit
36-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease buildup on wall on cook line.
36-27-5
67
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed recycled plastic bottle holding oil on cook line
14-15-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris on cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line wells have accumulated food debris Pos cook line screens and buttons soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler and reach in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
74
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies at bar
35A-02-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At ice well drain at bar
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In beer cooler, Under ice well at bar
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of expo line ticket panels soiled. Exterior of microwaves soiled Inside of cold wells on cook line Walk in cooler racks soiled with food debris and mold like substance
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From ice bins at bar
29-03-4
70
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris build up inside reachin freezer adjacent to fryers
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected- observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of Togo boxes stored on floor in dry storage area Corrected-observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with oil not labeled on cookline Corrected observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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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 15, 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 six times, more than any other issue at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar.
How does Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.
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 medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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