APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
3690 W 16 AVE, Hialeah FL 33012 · 305 823-0573
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 11 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flies flying around bar area, observed one fly flying around dishwasher area, observed one fly flying by mop sink area and two flies flying by drink station by server area.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 4 small flying insects at dry storage area. Also observed approximately 11 small flying insects at dishwashing area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler interior at cook line. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior at cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on 2 units at cook line.
Jul 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 4 small flying insects at dry storage area. Also observed approximately 11 small flying insects at dishwashing area.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Manager coached waitress on proper procedures.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (44F - Cold Holding); cooked penne (46F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than 4 hours. Employee moved food containers to walk in cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside sauce container at cook line, employee removed during inspection.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at dry storage area.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed on cooked chicken and shredded cheese containers on drawers at cook line, employee stored properly.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled reach in cooler interior at cook line. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior at cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on 2 units at cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed ribs seasoning container not identified at dry storage area. Employee labeled during inspection.
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at bar area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed inside tortilla strips handle touching ice food. Manager stored scoop with handle upwards.
Jul 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a small hole in the ceiling by mop sink.
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flies flying around bar area, observed one fly flying around dishwasher area, observed one fly flying by mop sink area and two flies flying by drink station by server area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with food debris inside by ware washing area.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a small hole in the ceiling by mop sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a wrist watch while preparing food at kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled by cook line.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in cooler handle soiled, and reach in cooler handles at kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler soiled, Manager cleaned at time of inspection.
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed. Plastic container inside hand wash sink at bar area. Manager removed plastic container.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in reach in coolers by walk in cooler.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand was sink used as a dump sin. By ware washing area.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters no date of filter changed or inspected.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dusty tiles and vents an also at office.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee serving food, no hair restraint. Employee put a head cover on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on some trays wet nesting at drying rack.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside walk in cooler and under prep table.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over hand washing sink and clean gloves by the kitchen beverage station.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dusty fan covers inside walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in cooler next to fryer, soiled with food residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS containers on the floor at storage shed.
Utensils in poor condition. Observed small wooden tray for fajitas in disrepair. Manager discarded damaged wooden trays.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping towels on top of prep tables.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching his harm, keep handling food, no gloves change, no hand washing. Manager coached cook, about proper gloves use and hand washing.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler and freezer at kitchen door handles soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at kitchen dusty tiles.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cooking line and ware washing areas.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer no labeled. Manager lab bottle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling and fans thru out the kitchen. Ceiling tile damaged in the dining area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator removed and placed them under cover.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn two door next to walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at prep area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and forks at bar area. Operator inverted silverware.
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