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APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR

10501 S US HWY 1, Port St Lucie FL 34952 · 772-337-0408

Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats216
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6600831
Grade history
DEC 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
DEC 25
JUN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 30 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by 1 live roach found. Manager killed live roach and no other live activity seen.
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jun 1, 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
Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in outside bar, manager placed fan on bar
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Dec 8, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked near dish area
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up ice in walk in cooler
Basic/14-69-4
Jun 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. At end cooks line
Basic/36-01-4
Jan 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich unit on cooks line not keeping proper temperature on the bottom. Do not store foods in cooler until maintains 41f or below. Or use time is a public health control for that was provided.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Jan 10, 2025 · Unit is still not properly maintaining temperature all food stored in ice bath Time Extended
Jan 8, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Riblets 45f cold holding, 49f cold holding, riblets 48f cold holding, french onion soup 59f cold holding, tomato soup 61f cold holding, chicken soup 59f cold holding, All placed in cooler at 12:00 found at 2:30 advised to rapid chill. Chef placed in walk in freezer to rapid chill. Gave manager a time is a public health control paper to help with service times and keep food in compliance.
High priority/03A-02-5
Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich unit on cooks line not keeping proper temperature on the bottom. Do not store foods in cooler until maintains 41f or below. Or use time is a public health control for that was provided.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line. Chef states it is scheduled to be defrosted tonight.
Basic/14-69-4
Dec 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by 1 live roach found. Manager killed live roach and no other live activity seen.
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 droppings found at outside bar area on floor near cooler. Manager cleaned area
High priority/35A-04-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw 54-57f cold holding, pic de gallo 54f cold holding, placed out less than 2 hours advised rapid chill Ribs 46-47f cold holding, roast beef 44f cold holding, Chicken tortilla soup 54f cold holding, onion soup 55f cold holding, roast beef 45f cold holding manager disposed of products
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and bags on top of silverware
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Basic/16-48-4/Warning
Jul 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings on ground in outside bar near cabinet manager cleaned area
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 50f cold holding, cheese sliced 50f cold holding, cheese sauce 38f cold holding, manager disposed of products
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In outside bar area manager swept and cleaned area
Basic/36-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups in service station not covered
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 31, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 48f cold holding, put out in the last hour advised to rapid chill manager placed in walk in cooler 2nd temperature sour cream 43f cold holding
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in cooler on line dusty
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line
Basic/29-49-6

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.