APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
20405 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33189
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/7/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles on grill line soiled. Operator had employee clean during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves where single service items are kept. Observed soiled gaskets on cook line in reach in coolers. Repeat Violation
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet above prep sink in back of kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/14/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops stores in water at 111F at front line. Manager removed items and took to dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler fan covers at cook line soiled with accumulated grease. Employees began removing debris. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager, products placed in unit 3 hour prior. Employees placed bags of ice over products. Second temperature, 40F-43F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/14/2025 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/23/2024
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 4/23/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located at cook line next to the fryers. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler across from fryer at cook line observed cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50 F - Cold Holding), as per manager for over 4 hours held in this unit. Instructed operator to discard food. Employee discard food on site. Observed in the refrigeration drawers at cook line across from flat grill cheese pizza (47F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than; 4 hours manager transferred food to another cooler to rapidly cool. Observed in the reach in cooler across from flat grill cooked rice (77F - Cooling); cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding),as per manager for less than 4 hours, instructed operator to add ice to food products to maintain and rapidly cool down. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a blender stored in the hans dink at bar area, employee removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
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★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
(2,323 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Restaurant
✓ Bar
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025