APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
8243 Dani Drive
Fort Myers, Florida, 33966
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler across from broiler: diced tomatoes in pico (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (44F - Cold Holding). Operator directed employees to keep lid closed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Operator provided handwashing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook-line; cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); chopped tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator items placed in reach-in cooler 2 hours. Operator removed items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2024
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 9/20/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in reach in cooler. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in office. **Warning**
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed incomplete records for some employees. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).