APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
4898 OKEECHOBEE RD, Fort Pierce FL 34947
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom of reach in cooler across from fryers wings (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding).
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager replaced paper towels
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Through out establishment. Advised to clean up powder and not use powder.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Under prep area in kitchen next to stand up refrigerator.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice in walk in freezer
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At triple sink behind bar at zero ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzle of soda machine on service line has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to locate.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Surface area surrounding ice chute in ice machine had mold like substance. Operator cleaned
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 4oz plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in blackening seasoning operator discarded.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line utensils stored in water at 119° F. Operator took to dish area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items stored on the floor.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In lower holding area of reach in cooler across from grill.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under beverage station in kitchen; under ice bin. Walk in freezer floor soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside microwave on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler in service station and bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
Stored food not covered. Spinach dip in cooks reach in cooler. Informed Manager.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of produce over prepared cole slaw. Informed Manager.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooks line tall reach in cooler and reach in freezer.
Equipment in poor repair. One reach in cooler on cooks line being repaired by technician.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under cooks front line and reach in coolers, build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. The wall at end ofcooks line, vent cover, and small warming cabinet
Reach-in cooler in front service line water and debris on bottom.
Under ice bin with debris and heavily soiled. Informed Manager.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee remove gloves, changing task, put new gloves on, did not wash hands.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server drop off dirty dishes, then go to service food items.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over RTE in walk in cooler. Educate manager.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. DDBSA 700+ppm. Operator diluted
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In bottom of reach in cooler across from fryers wings (51F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area on under side of beer tower has an accumulation of mold like substance. Operator cleaned
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Display screens over make line have an accumulation of dust on rear side Surface area beneath glass mats behind bar have an accumulation of mold like substance
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