APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
Button Road
Florida, 32730
Seminole County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
16
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -All microwaves on cooks line -under handles of reach in cooler units n cooks line -reach in cooler unit left of fryers - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles and vents in prep area soiled with mold like substance - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -second to left microwave on cooks line non functional -seal for steam unit in prep area in pore repair as evident by water dripping from unit and accumulating on prep table - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of 3 compartment sink -under hose at interior mop sink, draining into cove molding -water under flooring at dish machine -water under floor at bar - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor near dish machine no longer durable, waste water has become trapped under vinyl floor cover - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -All microwaves on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -first light in reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. -right side dumpster - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of fryers and cook line soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris -inside flip top portion of cook line soiled with food debris Interior of cook line cooler pullout drawers soiled with food debris -exterior of all microwaves on cooks line -seals of reach in cooler units at cooks line soiled with food debris -exterior of reach in cooler left of fryers -walk in cooler fan covers soiled with accumulation of dust -interior and exterior mop sinks soiled with accumulation of various -all floor drains throughout establishment soiled with accumulation of food debris - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: -exterior of fryers and cook line soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris -inside flip top portion of cook line soiled with food debris Interior of cook line cooler pullout drawers soiled with food debris -exterior of all microwaves on cooks line -seals of reach in cooler units at cooks line soiled with food debris -exterior of reach in cooler left of fryers -walk in cooler fan covers soiled with accumulation of dust -interior and exterior mop sinks soiled with accumulation of various **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -reach in cooler left of fryers - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach in cooler at bar under point of sale computer - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-65-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. -steam present in prep area due to no ventilation above steamer unit - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -faucet at outside mop sink leaking -interior mop sink faucets leaking - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -top floor in front of fryers pealing up, becoming separated from floor - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 revealed 16 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 16 basic).
Inspection on 4/18/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
24
Total
26
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -All microwaves on cooks line -under handles of reach in cooler units n cooks line -reach in cooler unit left of fryers
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile above mop sink dripping water onto storage shelf below
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles and vents in prep area soiled with mold like substance
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -second to left microwave on cooks line non functional -seal for steam unit in prep area in pore repair as evident by water dripping from unit and accumulating on prep table
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of 3 compartment sink -under hose at interior mop sink, draining into cove molding -water under flooring at dish machine -water under floor at bar
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer -under ice machine
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor near dish machine no longer durable, waste water has become trapped under vinyl floor cover
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -All microwaves on cooks line
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -first light in reach in cooler
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. -right side dumpster
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of fryers and cook line soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris -inside flip top portion of cook line soiled with food debris Interior of cook line cooler pullout drawers soiled with food debris -exterior of all microwaves on cooks line -seals of reach in cooler units at cooks line soiled with food debris -exterior of reach in cooler left of fryers -walk in cooler fan covers soiled with accumulation of dust -interior and exterior mop sinks soiled with accumulation of various -all floor drains throughout establishment soiled with accumulation of food debris
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -dish machine area
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -reach in cooler left of fryers
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach in cooler at bar under point of sale computer
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -interior mop sink slow draining
- 36-65-5:Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. -steam present in prep area due to no ventilation above steamer unit
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -water from leaking hose draining onto floor at interior mop sink
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -faucet at outside mop sink leaking -interior mop sink faucets leaking
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -top floor in front of fryers pealing up, becoming separated from floor
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -2 small flying insects at cookline -1 small flying insects at interior mop sink -1 small flying insect in prep area -4 small flying insects at soda bag in a box rack -5 small flying insects at dish machine area -1 small flying insect at soda fountain in server area -6 small flying insects at soda gun at bar entrance -2 small flying insects at point of sale computer at bar **Admin Complaint**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of reach in cooler unit left of fryers soiled with food debris -fryers soiled with food debris
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2025 revealed 26 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 24 basic).
Inspection on 4/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
21
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -All microwaves on cooks line -under handles of reach in cooler units n cooks line -reach in cooler unit left of fryers - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles and vents in prep area soiled with mold like substance - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -second to left microwave on cooks line non functional -seal for steam unit in prep area in pore repair as evident by water dripping from unit and accumulating on prep table - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of 3 compartment sink -under hose at interior mop sink, draining into cove molding -water under flooring at dish machine -water under floor at bar - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer -under ice machine - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor near dish machine no longer durable, waste water has become trapped under vinyl floor cover - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 33-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -All microwaves on cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -first light in reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. -right side dumpster - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of fryers and cook line soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris -inside flip top portion of cook line soiled with food debris Interior of cook line cooler pullout drawers soiled with food debris -exterior of all microwaves on cooks line -seals of reach in cooler units at cooks line soiled with food debris -exterior of reach in cooler left of fryers -walk in cooler fan covers soiled with accumulation of dust -interior and exterior mop sinks soiled with accumulation of various -all floor drains throughout establishment soiled with accumulation of food debris - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: -exterior of fryers and cook line soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris -inside flip top portion of cook line soiled with food debris Interior of cook line cooler pullout drawers soiled with food debris -exterior of all microwaves on cooks line -seals of reach in cooler units at cooks line soiled with food debris -exterior of reach in cooler left of fryers -walk in cooler fan covers soiled with accumulation of dust -interior and exterior mop sinks soiled with accumulation of various **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -reach in cooler left of fryers - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach in cooler at bar under point of sale computer - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -interior mop sink slow draining - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 36-65-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. -steam present in prep area due to no ventilation above steamer unit - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 29-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -water from leaking hose draining onto floor at interior mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -faucet at outside mop sink leaking -interior mop sink faucets leaking - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 36-10-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -top floor in front of fryers pealing up, becoming separated from floor - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of reach in cooler unit left of fryers soiled with food debris -fryers soiled with food debris - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/18/2025 revealed 22 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 21 basic).
Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee phone on shelf far right side of make line in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-01: **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
11
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machine in prep area
- 14-17-4:Basic - Drying rack at dish washing area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee phone on shelf far right side of make line in kitchen
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Employee wearing bracelet
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -ice machine bottom lid not fully attached on left side
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -forks in water cup at serve station
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. -right side dumpster
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Handwashing sink at cookline
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -6 microwaves in make line kitchen -bottom of floating hot box in kitchen -hinges of cold holding units in kitchen makeline -grease trap above flattop, fryer, grill -coasters on fryer
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall of far right side of kitchen makeline, next to chip holding
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -water shutoff valve at dish pit
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee grabbed and put on gloves with no hand wash, began food preparation
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee repeatedly pulled up pants, did not wash hands before using gloves or hand wash
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at bar -hand wash sink in cook line **Corrected On-Site**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwashing sink at cookline
- 16-53-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 17 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 11 basic).