APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
5908 18 ST E, Ellenton FL 34222 · 5612685732
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5-10 flying insects around stored soda syrups storage in dry storage area.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026017374 | Jan 21, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed lights missing end caps throughout prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dish racks soiled in dish washing area.
Jan 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5-10 flying insects around stored soda syrups storage in dry storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed tomato slicer soiled in prep area.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near dry storage.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed fan guards on walk in food cooler soiled.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on tray with food in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed employee food.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of frozen fries stored on floor of walk in freezer.
Light shield for lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing end caps. Observed lights missing end caps throughout prep area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dish racks soiled in dish washing area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple seasoning containers without label stored above prep table. Manager labeled containers.
Nov 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the back preparation area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in the three compartment sink area soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in the walk in freezer, walk in keg cooler and the bar area soiled. Floor drains in the dishwasher and cook line area soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All dish racks in the establishment soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher area soiled.
Nov 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Manager primed and repositioned the sanitizer tube. New reading 100ppm chlorine.
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 15 small flying insects around the bag in box soda machine in the back kitchen area. No flying insects were observed landing on food or food contact surfaces.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel provided at the hand wash sink in the bar area. Manager placed paper towels at the hand wash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in the back preparation area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in the three compartment sink area soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Establishment phones stored on a table next to food in the expo area. Manager removed the phones.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in the walk in freezer, walk in keg cooler and the bar area soiled. Floor drains in the dishwasher and cook line area soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the microwave oven on the left side of the cook line soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All dish racks in the establishment soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the stand up reach in cooler next to the cook line soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher area soiled.
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. Operator had an employee wash it.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed the dumpster without a drain plug. Operator sated they had one on before but it was removed and is in the process of replacing the dumpster.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed the walk in cooler fan covers with dust build up.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection 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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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no backflow preventer on hose Bibb at mop sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food handler training on site.
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. Observed no proof of written plan for some employees.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and bag on shelf on top of and next to food. Manager moved items.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in bar.
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed two cups of forks tine up. Manager inverted.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand sink drain at rear kitchen sink leaking.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at bar area.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection 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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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed two microwave interiors with buildup of food debris on food line.
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.