APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
5055 J TURNER BUTLER BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904.296.6895
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Improper sewage disposal at floor drain in dumpster/compactor area. Observed employee dumping waste mop bucket water into outside floor drain next to dumpster area. Spoke to manager. Manager intervened. Employee is a new hire and was not aware. Manager provided training to employee
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. One blueberry that has been washed, discarded by manager
Live, small flying insects found. 2 flyers in back prep area, killed by manager
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw tenderized steak on shelf above raw bacon in walk in cooler, manager will rearrange it later
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 58-60f cheese, pico de gallo, beans salad, 46-50f Mac and cheese, soup, rice cheese, all in prep cooler by fryer, all placed here at 10:30ish, manager wrote time and called maintenance
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Grease build up on drawer where nacho chips go, cook line
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Could not find it
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid for spice mix, manager changed lid, storage shelf in back prep area
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in between them by broiler, manager fixed it
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelf with blackish build up in prep cooker by grill, also vent
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Strawberries washed and left in conditioner that they came unwashed, manager placed them in other container
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers in box on floor, outside storage, manager placed them on shelf
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe by dish machine dripping
Dec 9, 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent with dust build up near bulk ice machine in kitchen area
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light device stored on wall above soda bib station near walk in cooler
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Improper sewage disposal at floor drain in dumpster/compactor area. Observed employee dumping waste mop bucket water into outside floor drain next to dumpster area. Spoke to manager. Manager intervened. Employee is a new hire and was not aware. Manager provided training to employee
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Manager removed splitter
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator has no measuring device
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Under handle of microwave on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table in kitchen. Moved by manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses stored on top of case of food box on kitchen prep table. Employee removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top handle on first reach in cooler on cook line in disrepair
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door with ice build up
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan vents with dust build up. Counter top under microwave on cook line with food debris build up
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with yellow solution stored on cook line not labeled. Employee stated it's oil
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator has no measuring device
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen with dust build up
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Stored clean plates not in use at front wait staff work station area not inverted. Manager inverted
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with watch on wrist
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with facial beard preparing food with no beard guard
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above hand wash ink in prep area
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light stored on wall over ice scoop near ice machine in kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fryer with grease build up
Aug 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling soiled equipments and then handling clean equipments without washing hands at warehouse washing station. Manager reviewed with employee
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked ribs in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked wings (58-59F - Cold Holding), in walk in cooler shelf and prep yesterday. Door was left open due to taking inventory. Manager closed door. coleslaw, homemade ranch, salsa and sour cream (51-53F - Cold Holding), all items at wait station cold case, place there from walk in cooler but was left out on cart for approximately 30 mins as per employee before placing in cold holding station.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Back flow preventer installed incorrectly at mop sink. Operator has splitter and back flow should be on non-chemical side of splitter
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator has no device
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table. Employee removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line soiled with encrusted food debris
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink next to left side of dish machine. Provided paper sign
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler gasket soiled. Prep table under microwave on cook line with build up food debris
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at mop sink on splitter on non chemical side of attached hose
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide during inspection
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing food with bracelet on wrist
Feb 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing back flow preventer at non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator has no measuring device for hot water sanitizer tester
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee put on hat
Aug 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer at Bibb at bar area
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator has no measuring device for hot water sanitizer tester
Equipment in poor repair. Upright bottom single door reach in freezer near cook line has torn gasket
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright bottom single door reach in freezer near cook line has soiled gasket
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.