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APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR maintains a 4.2/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in LAKELAND. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 7 reports on file

230 Arteva Drive
Lakeland, Florida, 33809
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/27/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13505946

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area. Observed behind ice machine and under dry storage shelves. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area. **Time Extended**

10/20/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13551542

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 7 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/orange mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.black/orange mold substance on ice machine, manager wiped and cleaned interior shield of ice machine. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls in dish area, three compartment sink area, storage area all solid with debris. Observed grease on floor next to grease vat. Repeat Violation Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile outside of beverage cooler broken, tile in front of grill on cook line broken.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on plastic curtains and around door.. Repeat Violation
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing on left dumpster.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Gasket in flip top unit on cook line soiled with debris.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed glue residue and food residue on exterior of food containers on clean dish storage rack.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed soiled soda nozzle, manager cleaned nozzle. Manager clean soda nozzles.. Also observed food debris in bottom of upright traulsen reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

8/27/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10908827

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 2 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area. Observed behind ice machine and under dry storage shelves. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

4/28/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10753314

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield, manager cleaned interior shield. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on cook line behind equipment.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on curtains.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with debris. Manager cleaned around soda nozzles. Corrected On-Site

1/3/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8724878

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area and in food preparation area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area.

2/19/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8534805

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on door threshold.

10/24/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8346356

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair in bar area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled drain next to ice machine, employee cleaned drain.