APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
8243 DANI DR, Fort Myers FL 33966 · 239.939.5569
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in office.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers in back prep area wet nesting.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed rear exit blocked by cardboard boxes, the manager removed the items.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked an item of the floor then handled clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the item to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold on cheddar rolls stored in the dry storage area. Manager discarded the rolls.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled in the cook line area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the walk in beer cooler soiled.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. A copy of the poster was emailed to the operator to be posted.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in outdoor storage area. The operator secured the unsecured tank.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents above cook line soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. A copy of the poster was emailed to the operator to be posted.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked by a cart with boxes. For reporting purposes only.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 11770 A METRO PKWY, Fort Myers — this licence has since moved.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug light on wall over beverage area in kitchen.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed one toilet stall in women's bathroom out of order.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler across from broiler: diced tomatoes in pico (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (44F - Cold Holding). Operator directed employees to keep lid closed.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook-line; cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding); chopped tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator items placed in reach-in cooler 2 hours. Operator removed items to walk-in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Operator provided handwashing sign.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in office.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed incomplete records for some employees.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container used as a scoop in reach in cooler. Operator removed container.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Microwave fan guard cover/splatter shield is slightly damaged and microwave fan guard is missing across from cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed fan guard torn in microwave on cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner above reach-in coolers on cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The manager removed knife from under steam table across from cook line.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over cut lemon and lime wedges in glass front reach in cooler on expo line. Operator moved item for proper storage.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured tanks near soda syrup boxes.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed damage to door of reach in cooler on cook line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed item in another bucket.
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