APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
2050 EAST HIGHWAY 50, Clermont FL 34711 · 352-708-5717
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
JUL 24
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MAY 25
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. -5-6 small flying insects under shelf in dish area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -bar-0 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -bruschetta mix (45F - Cold Holding), make table on cook line, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to walk in cooler for quick chill, 43F
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -certificates are missing the date of birth
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
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Light not functioning under hood suppression system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fans in walk in beer cooler are dusty -speed racks in walk in cooler -exterior of dish machine is soiled
Water draining onto floor surface. -bar area, operator changed drain covers, water began draining into drain.
Mar 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. -5-6 small flying insects under shelf in dish area.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -bar-0 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -bruschetta mix (45F - Cold Holding), make table on cook line, held less than four hours per operator. Moved to walk in cooler for quick chill, 43F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -shelves in walk in beer cooler -bottom of upright reach in freezer near cook line
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. -certificates are missing the date of birth
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under counter by dish machine and in walk in freezer
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -sugar in liquor room, operator placed on shelf.
Light not functioning under hood suppression system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fans in walk in beer cooler are dusty -speed racks in walk in cooler -exterior of dish machine is soiled
Water draining onto floor surface. -bar area, operator changed drain covers, water began draining into drain.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Clean linens stored on floor. -outdoor storage area, operator placed on shelf.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning under hood suppression system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior upright reach in coolers on doors by fryers -underneath salamander on cook line -shelf under flat top grill -sides of cooking equipment on cook line -fans are dusty in walk in cooler and walk in beer cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar.
Upright reach-in cooler on cook line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grill top on cook line -interior upright reach in cooler on cook line
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Kendall
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf under grill on cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at hand sink in front line in kitchen.
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 flying insects in bar area
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by soda boxes and by ice machine. Filters are on order.
2 Lights not functioning under hood suppression system on cook line.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in dish room.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee scooping ice making beverages
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee on cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under all equipment at the bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -top back of fryers -interior fryer cabinets -back of grill grates
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -bar area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -bar area
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed lettuce over prepped vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dish racks in dish room
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -by soda boxes expired 12/23
Lights out in walk in cooler and 2 lights out under hood suppression system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior walk in freezer door -top back of fryers and grill
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind cooking equipment on cook line -behind dishmachine
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Impossible burger 48 f held less than four hours per manager, transferred to walk-in freezer for quick chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Interior of building Mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board at cooks line soiled. Spray hose by dishmachine is soiled. Lemon wedge slicer soiled.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters by soda station expired 12/23.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling tile missing. Above dishwashing area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of walk in cooler and walk in freezer doors are soiled. Exterior of grill and top back of fryer cabinets are soiled. Wall soiled throughout establishment. Ceiling vents soiled by dishwashing area. Dusty fans in walk in cooler. Residue buildup underneath shelf at expo station. Outside of pots encrusted. Exterior of ice buckets have residue buildup. Ceiling tiles dusty in dining area.
Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. Cooks line.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Lids by server station.
Unwashed peppers stored over ready-to-eat lettuce in walk in cooler.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Inside mop 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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Traulsen reach in cooler next to. fryer units.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank located outside back door.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwaves on cooks line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Fry side reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of Traulsen reach in cooler across fryer units.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware stored handle side down at the rolling station.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind cooking equipment.
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.