APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
8243 Dani Drive
Fort Myers, Florida, 33966
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/20/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10843224
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug light on wall over beverage area in kitchen.
- 32-23-5:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed one toilet stall in women's bathroom out of order.
Inspection Date: 2/19/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10782187
- 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
Inspection Date: 1/17/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8893406
- 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.
Inspection Date: 9/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8892603
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/17/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8789145
- 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
Inspection Date: 4/15/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8605808
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 14-04-4:Intermediate - Microwave fan guard cover/splatter shield is slightly damaged and microwave fan guard is missing across from cook line.