APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
14560 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD, Jacksonville FL 32258
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
MAR 24
AUG 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found 5 Tiny flies at bar drain.( outside bar ). Person In Charge sprayed for flies and cleaned drain.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of prep cooler.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 5 Tiny flies at bar drain.( outside bar ). Person In Charge sprayed for flies and cleaned drain.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket on prep table. Moved by manager.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with no beard guard.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease/ food debris buildup on floor behind cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water 95°. Moved by manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of prep line cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusty reach in cooler shelves. Prep line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Wrapped single service cups stored under plumbing. Under wait-station Hand Wash Sink.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Mashed potatoes, held on Time Temperature Controlled for Safety, with no time mark. Marked by manger using digital tracking. Per Person In Charge. Placed about 1 hr ago.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle. Sanitizer. Next to straws at frontline order station. Moved by manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in Hand Wash Sink. Wait-station.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by Dish machine. Cleaned by manager.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled int reach in cooler. Prep line.
Oct 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No hot water measuring device for high temperature sanitizing.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service. Wait staff.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets. Prep line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in cooler. Drawer cooler.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Exposed ceiling, studs, duct work by rear dry goods. Above pots pans, opened single service, packaged foods. Prep table. Person In Charge moved prep table, opened single service items and pans. NO FOOD PREP MAY BY PERFORMED IN EXPOSED AREA.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. High temperature Dish Machine not reaching 160°. 150° by probe thermometer. Three compartment sink Quaternary ammonium set up by manager. 300 ppm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle over silverware. Frontline. Moved by manager.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Establishment does not have an acceptable high temperature monitoring device.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at rear Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of Reach in cooler and base of drawer cooler. Prep line
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico 46°. Dairy dressing 46°. Slaw 46°. Per Person In Charge placed in cooler 2 hrs before. Moved by manager.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in spice. Moved by manager.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard.
Stored food not covered. Uncovered container of spice. Rear kitchen. Covered by manager.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep cooler sailed interior.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of prep line cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at faucet at sink at Dish Machine pit.
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.