APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR

4898 Okeechobee Road
Fort Pierce, Florida, 34947
Saint Lucie County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8847528

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Surface area surrounding ice chute in ice machine had mold like substance. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in blackening seasoning operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line utensils stored in water at 119° F. Operator took to dish area. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on the floor.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In lower holding area of reach in cooler across from grill.
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sink behind bar at zero ppm.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzle of soda machine on service line has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to locate.

Inspection Date: 7/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8782494

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under beverage station in kitchen; under ice bin. Walk in freezer floor soiled.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside microwave on cooks line.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler in service station and bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Spinach dip in cooks reach in cooler. Informed Manager. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of produce over prepared cole slaw. Informed Manager. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8620995

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooks line tall reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. One reach in cooler on cooks line being repaired by technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under cooks front line and reach in coolers, build up.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. The wall at end ofcooks line , vent cover, and small warming cabinet
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler in front service line water and debris on bottom. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-34-4:Basic - Under ice bin with debris and heavily soiled. Informed Manager. Corrected On-Site