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APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR maintains a 3.7/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in LAKELAND. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 7 reports on file

4835 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, Florida, 33813
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/18/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10982912

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Stalks of celery. The manager had the employees to stop and wash the stalks of celery before cutting.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen/dishwasher area. The paper towels was replaced. Corrected On-Site

7/2/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10934219

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf at the end of the dishwasher area.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen/dishwasher area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in coolers and freezers.

12/18/2024· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8830678

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. 1st compartment on the left of the 3 compartment sink has food debris inside and was covered with a lid. Employee cleaned the sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf near the 3 compartment sink.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in gaskets on the freezer across from the fryers.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by the hand washing sink in the dishwasher area. Light missing under the hood system between the flat grill and the fryers. Floor has a black build up under the dishwasher.

7/16/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8747901

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on all of the microwaves.

12/1/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8465780

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 4 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee used a cup to scoop the ice at the beverage station. The manager corrected the employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Blue backpack on the shelf with napkins. The backpack was removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the back prep area.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area soiled with black mold-like substance.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 47F. Top section of the flip top reach in cooler across from grill. Item was replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**

8/9/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8465456

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout by ice machine, server and dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**

8/7/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8364222

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 2 basic

  • 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease buildup on floor behind fryers Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout by ice machine, server and dish area. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 live flies on wall by ice machine. Observed 1 live fly on wall in server station. Observed 3 live flies on walls in dish area Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall at shelving in dish pit. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- parmesan cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cheddar (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (47F - Cold Holding). Manager opened freezer door, and called for service. Warning