APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
15151 N CLEVELAND AVE, North Fort Myers FL 33903 · 239-995-7999
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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MAR 25
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OCT 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5-8 small flying insects around floor drain and behind equipment at inside bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025029278 | Mar 7, 2025 | Apr 17, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole milk at 58F on wait/expo station. Operator put into an ice bath, states only been out for an hour.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers on shelf across from three compartment sink.
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Provided Operator with Employee Reporting DBPR Form 5030-103 via email.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on four drawer reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator had employee wipe down drawer handles and sanitize.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink. Operator had employee rewash pans and set up to air dry.
Mar 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on back bar glass mat where clean glasses are stored on outside bar. Operator removed phone.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing watch while preparing food on cook's line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf next to dishwasher.
Mar 11, 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink.
Mar 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed inside bartender using bare hands to garnish drink using bare hands with washed cut and ready to eat lime. Discussed proper procedure for handling ready to eat foods with Operator.
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5-8 small flying insects around floor drain and behind equipment at inside bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee refill metal container at hand washing sink at end of cook's line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing bracelet while preparing food on cook's line. Employee removed bracelet during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on shelf across from three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of onion slivers stored on floor inside of walk in freezer. Operator moved item to shelf.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection 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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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided Operator with Choking Poster DBPR Form 5030-105 via email.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cook's line bring dirty plateware and utensils to dishwasher and change gloves without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed Ecolab sanitizer drain line in hand washing sink. Operator removed from sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with clear liquid by three compartment sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license not displayed. License shows current in system. Operator provided current inspection upon request.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food on cook's line. Overhand employee remove bracelet during in.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean plastic containers wet nesting on shelf adjacent to three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed chicken tenders on floor of walk-in freezer.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to clean plateware on cook's line. Operator moved plateware during inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed styrofoam to go containers stored on floor of outside shed.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed waste line missing at outside bar soda gun holster.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of Windex next to paper to go cups on outside bar top. Employee moved to lower shelf.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal bowls on rack in hall next to three compartment sink wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on drawer of low boy reach in cooler on cook's line holding raw steak.
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