APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
20405 S DIXIE HWY, Cutler Bay FL 33189
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (112F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded the fries.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019041974 | Jun 17, 2019 | Oct 2, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents with accumulated dust at the front line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch and jewelry inside kitchen area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing grout at kitchen area.
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No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler and reach in freezer by the walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Observed mozzarella sticks stored inside reach in freezer not covered. Manager covered them.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at the kitchen area. Manager removed utensils to the dishwasher.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at hand wash sink by the walk in cooler.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries (112F - Hot Holding). Operator discarded the fries.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed a gallon of milk not date marked. As per manager it was opened Sunday.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing baseboard inside woman bathroom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch and jewelry inside kitchen area. Employee removed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under the 3 compartment sink and by the walk in cooler. Manager cleaned it.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed kitchen floor soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing grout at kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed hood missing drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer door gasket soiled next to fryer station.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed beer walk in cooler floor soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at cooking line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed standing reach in freezer interior soiled.
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no breaker.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet above prep sink in back of kitchen.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles on grill line soiled. Operator had employee clean during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shelves where single service items are kept. Observed soiled gaskets on cook line in reach in coolers.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager, products placed in unit 3 hour prior. Employees placed bags of ice over products. Second temperature, 40F-43F.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops stores in water at 111F at front line. Manager removed items and took to dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler fan covers at cook line soiled with accumulated grease. Employees began removing debris.
Apr 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler across from fryer at cook line observed cheese (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50 F - Cold Holding), as per manager for over 4 hours held in this unit. Instructed operator to discard food. Employee discard food on site. Observed in the refrigeration drawers at cook line across from flat grill cheese pizza (47F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than; 4 hours manager transferred food to another cooler to rapidly cool. Observed in the reach in cooler across from flat grill cooked rice (77F - Cooling); cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding),as per manager for less than 4 hours, instructed operator to add ice to food products to maintain and rapidly cool down.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a blender stored in the hans dink at bar area, employee removed it.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, located at cook line next to the fryers.
Nov 16, 2023□ 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. Walk in freezer floor with food debris
Oct 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler in front of the grill in cook line observed cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding); four cheese sauce (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours, employee is adding ice to rapidly cool down the food.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic ice scoop chipped, manager directed it on site.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer door handle soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floor with food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In the walk in cooler observed the plastic tray holders solid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, reach in cooler located in the cook line in front of the burners, observed reach in freezer located next to the fryers with old food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the reach in cooler located in the cook line in front of the burners.
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