APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
10135 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines FL 33026 · 954-438-3370
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 27 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -two flying insects around dishwasher area. - two flying insects around dry goods storage area. Per employee back entrance door was open because the heat accumulated in kitchen area, due to AC not working properly.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024055742 | Aug 16, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | $120 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing in front of stove and dishwasher
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. Observed accumulation of old food residue inside box containing plastic wrap.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair at cook line and dishwashing areas.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup inside walk in cooler.
In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. At cook line,. Operator turn pipe on.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed containers with unwashed limes stored over ready to eat pickles in walk in cooler.
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment in bar area.
Dec 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken (56F - Cold Holding); pasta (57F - Cold Holding); bruschetta (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all TCS foods transfer from walk in cooler to cook line cooker 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator removed items to freezer for quick chill.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Equipment in poor repair. -Observed flip top cooler at cookline ambient temperature at 54F.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind equipment in bar area.
Aug 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above large ice machine, tile dripping water, inside kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents in cook line and prep area, soiled with dust and black like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled carpet from dining room area to customers restrooms
Aug 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above large ice machine, tile dripping water, inside kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents in cook line and prep area, soiled with dust and black like substance.
Dead roaches on premises. -One dead roach under hand wash sink by dishwasher area. -3 dead roaches behind grill station in cook line -2 dead roaches inside mop sink, in rear kitchen
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under hand wash sink in dishwasher area,
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled carpet from dining room area to customers restrooms
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface.to go plates stored on soiled under shelf, outside of walk in cooler, manager removed
Aug 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. -One door cooler- corn dog (48F - Cold Holding), per date labeled food held more than 4 hours,see stop sale -Boil station- lower cooler-; cooked broccoli (52-57F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (56F - Cold Holding) -Fry- lower cooler-; cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding) -Expo station- coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding). Per manager food held less than 4 hours, ice added for a quick chill.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents dripping water, entire kitchen
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -two flying insects around dishwasher area. - two flying insects around dry goods storage area. Per employee back entrance door was open because the heat accumulated in kitchen area, due to AC not working properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One door cooler- corn dog (48F - Cold Holding), per date labeled food held more than 4 hours. Employee discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. -One door cooler- corn dog (48F - Cold Holding), per date labeled food held more than 4 hours,see stop sale -Boil station- lower cooler-; cooked broccoli (52-57F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (56F - Cold Holding) -Fry- lower cooler-; cut lettuce (51F - Cold Holding) -Expo station- coleslaw (51F - Cold Holding). Per manager food held less than 4 hours, ice added for a quick chill.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents dripping water, entire kitchen
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed guacamole cold held at 45F in cookline cooler. Per operator, item transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Observed no paper towels at handwash sink at cookline area. Operator replenished
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles in prep areas.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked rice cold held at 46°F in walk-in cooler. Per operator cooked rice was at 41°F 2 hours prior to the inspection. Advice operator to placed cooked rice in walk in cooler for quick chill. after 45 minutes, rice temps at 39F.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tank in bar area not secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on AC vent, ceiling tiles and walls in dry storage areas.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee personal food item stored in Traulsen refrigerator not identified or segregated from establishment foods. Operator discarded at will.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoops with handles stored in cooked chicken and rice containers. Operator removed scoops and stored properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed interior of Traulsen refrigerator soiled with accumulation of old food residue.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.