APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
Health inspection records show APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR in NORTH FORT MYERS has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 4.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 4 months ago · 6 reports on file
North Cleveland Avenue
Florida, 33903
Lee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
10/22/2025· 4mo ago
Visit ID: 10887313
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 2 basic
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on four drawer reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator had employee wipe down drawer handles and sanitize. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. Operator had employee rewash pans and set up to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
3/27/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10802073
Met Inspection Standards3 basic
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on back bar glass mat where clean glasses are stored on outside bar. Operator removed phone. Corrected On-Site
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing watch while preparing food on cook's line.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf next to dishwasher.
3/11/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 10794887
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: **Time Extended**
3/7/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 10793105
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing bracelet while preparing food on cook's line. Employee removed bracelet during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of onion slivers stored on floor inside of walk in freezer. Operator moved item to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed inside bartender using bare hands to garnish drink using bare hands with washed cut and ready to eat lime. Discussed proper procedure for handling ready to eat foods with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5-8 small flying insects around floor drain and behind equipment at inside bar. Admin Complaint
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee refill metal container at hand washing sink at end of cook's line. Warning
11/5/2024· 1y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8729512
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
3/20/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8605816
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed