APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
2615 SW 19 AVE RD, Ocala FL 34471 · 352-622-4499
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in prep area handled a trash can with bare hands, then touched pans of food without washing hands. Manager had the employee wash hands before continuing to work in prep area.
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in prep area handled a trash can with bare hands, then touched pans of food without washing hands. Manager had the employee wash hands before continuing to work in prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside top of refrigerated make-table at cookline: tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the tomatoes have been stored inside the unit overnight and have not been removed from refrigeration today. Manager was unsure of when they were originally diced and voluntarily discarded them during this inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Two aerosol cans containing air freshener stored inside cabinet directly beside single-use cups and beside condiments in lobby. 2. Hand sanitizer stored on counter directly beside utensils in server station. Manager moved both chemicals during this inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Interior of two microwaves at cookline soiled with food debris. 2. Interior of cooler in beer cooler in bar area soiled with rust and food debris.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-use condiment cup without handle stored down inside pans of food inside refrigerated make-table at cookline. Manager removed both during this inspection.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in dry storage closet. An employee swept the area during this inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1. Two cracked plastic pan lids on clean dish rack. 2. Two plastic pans with chipped corners on shelf below prep table near walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. In-use plastic soda syrup bag in-contact with the floor in back of kitchen. Manager removed the soda syrup from the floor during this inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Area around nozzles of fountain machine server station soiled with mold-like substance. 2. Dish racks in server station soiled either lime-like substance. 3. Exterior of rice bin in prep area soiled with grease and/or sticky substance. 4. Gaskets on reach-in cooler door in bar area soiled with mold-like substance.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Air vents on ceiling in server station soiled with dust. 2. Wall in warewash area soiled with black substance. 3. Insulated pipe on wall inside beer walk-in cooler soiled with mold-like substance. 4. Vent on ceiling in warewash area soiled with mold-like substance.
Dec 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 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 area dish machine, 0 ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Items stored in cook line grill drawers: chicken (45F - Cold Holding); fish (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); ribs (45F - Cold Holding); hamburger (45F,46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in grill drawers overnight. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in cook line grill drawers: chicken (45F - Cold Holding); fish (46F - Cold Holding); shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); ribs (45F - Cold Holding); hamburger (45F,46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in grill drawers overnight. Items stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line grill: tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items stored in cooler overnight.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Both sides of splitter to mop sink missing vacuum breaker. Manager removed splitter during inspection.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Five employee training certificates not original certificates.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Wash cycle in dish area dish machine, 99F.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in dish area.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum in wait station area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee energy drink stored in reach-in cooler across from cook line fryers. Manager placed energy drink in area where employee personal food is stored.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Shelf and floor in walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted.
Aug 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 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 in dish area, 0 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwaves on cook line. Water nozzle for wait station tea machine. Soda gin in bar area.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in dish area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl used to scoop pico on cook line. Manager discarded bowl during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents throughout the kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on kitchen prep table. Manager removed drink during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf in dish area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to kitchen.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Two hood vents missing above cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer shelf and floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at bar area hand washing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line. Fan covers in walk-in cooler. Top of dish machine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Employee turned containers over during inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container on prep table in front of walk-in cooler. Manager added label during inspection.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensil stored cloudy Water soiled with food. Employee changed water
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut Tomato at 47F at flip-top make table cooler on cookline Tomato's he been in the flip-top make table cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut Tomato at 47F at flip-top make table cooler on cookline Tomato's he been in the flip-top make table cooler overnight.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda gun dispensing machine at bar. Chip drawer with accumulation of crumbs and grease
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Six employee food handler certificates are copy of certificate and A Caron certificate incomplete.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food ( sauces in flip-top make table cooler ).
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open coffee cup on prep table. Manager removed cup.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table.Employee jacket stored over cooing oil. Manager removed jacket.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server with bracelet with hanging charms scooping ice.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. standing water on floor at bar
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing by drain on cookline. Floor tile missing at threshold of walk-in-freezer
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic food bin cracked a missing a piece of the plastic container. Manager discarded containers.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing one hood filter on cookline.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwash sink sign at bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station and in soda gun holster at bar. Shelves next to fryer with accumulated grease.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old labels not removed from food containers before cleaning and using to place food in container.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Missing waste line on soda gun holster at bar
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed (cooking oil, fish batter ) from original container not labeled with name of contents. Manager placed label on containers.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slime buildup on the inside of the soda gun holster at the bar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured next to dumpster
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk-in-freezer floor
Jul 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the reach-in Cooler on cookline: salmon (50F - Cold Holding); shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); steak (50F - Cold Holding); Hamburger (51F - Cold Holding). Manager advised that all the items had been in the walk-in-cooler overnight and had been placed in the cook line drawers three hours earlier. Manager had all the items placed in the walk-in-cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on the inside food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda gun dispensing machine at bar. Mgrinstructed emplolyee to clean
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on top of dishmachine. Manager removed
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Observed ice bucket used to transport ice not stored inverted or in a protected manner by ice machine. Manager inverted bucket.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk-in-freezer behind cooling unit, and on the floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sink sign in men's room. Inspector provided a sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station. Manager had employee clean
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on dumpster
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed two boxes of plastic cutlery stored on the floor of storage room
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee touched hat and then continued to scoop food without washing hands.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Female employee at bar with painted nails opening bottle of drink mix without gloves on.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar has particles inside. Lime buildup inside dish machine. Interior of reach in coolers and freezer on cookline soiled with food debris. Interior of microwaves soiled with food debris on cookline.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Red bucket in sink at bar. Manager removed and stated bucket was being utilized to fill triple sink with water.
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Missing on one microwave.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Triple sink at bar has very low pressure making unable to fill sinks with water in a reasonable time frame. Manager has called for repair.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets and bag on shelf over jugs of oil. Manager moved.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cookline.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on cookline. Also plastic pans on shelf near walk in cooler.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gap in hood where filters are.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of all equipment on cookline soiled with food debris.
Old labels and or old food stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several plastic pans with old labels in ware wash area and on shelf near walk in cooler. Several pans with food debris on shelf next to walk in cooler.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open on dumpster.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Floor on cookline soiled with grease and food debris under equipment. Floor at bar soiled with food debris under triple sink. Floor soiled with white debris near walk in beer cooler and walk in food cooler. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with grease on cookline.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler: boxes of unwashed peppers, limes and lemons on shelf over cases of garlic potatoes. Manager moved all.
Sep 14, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. At the server station, two dead roaches on floor, manager cleaned.
Sep 12, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. At the server station, two dead roaches on floor, manager cleaned.
Sep 5, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, cut tomatoes 48F and sour cream 48F, Manager voluntarily discarded the food.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the ware washing area, orange hose attached, no back flow preventer installed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the cook line, bowl no handle inside dressing container, manager removed.
Dead roaches on premises. At the server station, two dead roaches on floor, manager cleaned.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack above oil jugs, manager moved.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under equipment heavily soiled, also wall behind cook line soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer shelves and floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at the bar area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in coolers at the cook line. Also, interior of microwaves soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At the cook line, spray bottle with yellow substance not labeled, manager labeled oil.
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