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
5 inspections trending up, 30 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by 1 live roach found. Manager killed live roach and no other live activity seen.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in outside bar, manager placed fan on bar
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked near dish area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up ice in walk in cooler
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. At end cooks line
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line. Chef states it is scheduled to be defrosted tonight.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by 1 live roach found. Manager killed live roach and no other live activity seen.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 droppings found at outside bar area on floor near cooler. Manager cleaned area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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
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
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 5 rodent droppings on ground in outside bar near cabinet manager cleaned area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In outside bar area manager swept and cleaned area
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups in service station not covered
Met inspection standards. 3 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. 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
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in cooler on line dusty
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line
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