APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
4835 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, Florida, 33813
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles on all of the microwaves.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/1/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/1/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2023 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).