APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
15351 US HWY 441, Eustis FL 32726 · (352) 357-2180
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from 2 days prior Prime Rib (48F - Cold Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator from 2 days prior Prime Rib (48F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator from 2 days prior Prime Rib (48F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.. Floor by ice machine and bun rack. Floor at fryer at cook line. Floor under racks in walk in freezer. Floor by three compartment sink
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On the floor in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish reach by dish area.
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Moved to freezer for quick cooling. Pico de gallo (49F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents by dish washer.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine exterior rusted.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler. Operator cleaned.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in dry storage soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor in back kitchen and prep area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. When entering the walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by prep table. Wall by prep sink.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles at cook line Ceiling tiles in back kitchen dry storage area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by fry station Floor in dry storage Floor in back storage next to prep sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer on the floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in water 76F
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at cookline
Light not functioning. One bulb at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover on beer cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hand washing sink. Wall above freezer and refrigerator at the end of cook line Wall by prep sink
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of Acutemp equipment/ rethermalizor.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink at front bar used as dump sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floors throughout the entire kitchen areas.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - walk-in freezer -reach in on at fry station.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwaves on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters -exterior of traulsen freezer / cold holding unit.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - Traulsen cooler / freezer on cooks line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - wall behind grill.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - raw tenderize steak stored over raw pork ribs.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers and baskets
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. - 1 new hire
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all equipment on cooks line - under ice machine. -floors throughout kitchen areas.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler on front line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -All microwaves on cooks line. - rethermalizor in prep area.
Light not functioning. - 1 light over char grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - dishwasher trays - hood filters - all gaskets in reach in coolers on cooks line. - exterior of traulsen combo unit. - exterior of cooking equipment on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all reach in cooler on cooks line. - traulsen combo freezer and cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls throughout kitchen area.
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - 2 bottles of cleaner stored on counter at service station in dining area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - all white cutting boards on cooks line. - interior of fryers and baskets.
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. -3 microwaves on cooks line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk-in freezer - floor through out the kitchen area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer, top cold rails on cooks line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -all microwaves on cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -under fryers -Hood filters - exterior of cooking equipment on cooks line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - Traulsen combo freezer and cooler on cooks line.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers and fry baskets. - all cutting boards on cooks line
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. -Shelving racks in Traulsen cooler on cooks line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood fliters -Exterior of char grill
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -0n cooks line
Soiled floors. - walk-in freezer - floor through the entire kitchen area.
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