APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
Health inspection records show APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR in HIALEAH has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.6/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file
3690 W 16 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/14/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 10926201
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 3 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at bar area.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside tortilla strips handle touching ice food. Manager stored scoop with handle upwards. 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.
7/17/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 13463314
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a small hole in the ceiling by mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a small hole in the ceiling by mop sink. **Time Extended**
7/16/2025· 7mo ago
Visit ID: 13461938
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 int, 5 basic
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a small hole in the ceiling by mop sink.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a wrist watch while preparing food at kitchen.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled by cook line.
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flies flying around bar area, observed one fly flying around dishwasher area, observed one fly flying by mop sink area and two flies flying by drink station by server area.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with food debris inside by ware washing area.
3/11/2025· 1y ago
2 basic
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler handle soiled, and reach in cooler handles at kitchen.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation
11/6/2024· 1y 4mo ago
1 basic
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler soiled, Manager cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
10/31/2024· 1y 4mo ago
1 int, 1 basic
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in reach in coolers by walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed. Plastic container inside hand wash sink at bar area. Manager removed plastic container. Corrected On-Site
4/15/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8653323
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 11 basic
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty tiles and vents an also at office.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee serving food, no hair restraint. Employee put a head cover on. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on some trays wet nesting at drying rack.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler and under prep table.
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over hand washing sink and clean gloves by the kitchen beverage station.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty fan covers inside walk in cooler.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in cooler next to fryer, soiled with food residues.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS containers on the floor at storage shed.
- 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed small wooden tray for fajitas in disrepair. Manager discarded damaged wooden trays. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping towels on top of prep tables.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand was sink used as a dump sin. By ware washing area.
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters no date of filter changed or inspected.
2/19/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8606761
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 3 basic
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler and freezer at kitchen door handles soiled
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen dusty tiles.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cooking line and ware washing areas.
- 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. Observed cook touching his harm, keep handling food, no gloves change, no hand washing. Manager coached cook, about proper gloves use and hand washing. Corrected On-Site
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★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
(2,987 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
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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