APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
2823 S ORANGE AVE STE 100, Orlando FL 32806
Last inspected Oct 9, 2025 · 8 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
MAR 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
OCT 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2021045747 | Aug 27, 2021 | Oct 22, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chicken nuggets over pre made frozen pizzas in stand up freezer at cook line
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw steaks over raw bacon on rolling rack in walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust build up on lights and light fixture at cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ice build up on floor in walk in freezer
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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Lights at cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Middle reach in cooler at cook line
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at hand sink by ware wash area
Sep 24, 2025□ 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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Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Some lights at cook line
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at hand sink for ware wash area
Sep 10, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical bottle at server area in dining room
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling at cook line has a dust build up
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook is wearing a watch
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Server and prep cook
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ice buildup up on floor in walk in freezer and debris
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken/missing tile at cook line with standing water
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Salamander shelf All microwaves at cook line
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Some lights at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Tables areas under griddle and grill at cook line Under salamander over griddle at cook line Metal rack holder for metal bowls at cook line by fryers have heavy debris build up
Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in freezer at cook line by fryers
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under dish machine
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at hand sink for ware wash area
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate14 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked pork ribs from 1/1/25- cooling in walk in cooler over night. 48-49f. Cooled in same pan cooked in and tin foil cover not removed for cooling
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pork ribs from 1/1/25- cooling in walk in cooler over night. 48-49f. Cooled in same pan cooked in and tin foil cover not removed for cooling
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup uses as scoop in seasoning and flour
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Lean cuisine frozen meals in bottom of ice cream freezer at cook line
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet server
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on floor under fryers Floor in walk in freezer has ice build up and debris Broken glass and debris in north corner of bar on the floor by POS system
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwaves at cook line Chopper/dicer Salamander at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Sheet pans for fry baskets Shelves for dry storage
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at cook line Reach in freezer at cook line Ice cream freezer has ice build up Broken glass in glass cooler at bar area
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer by salad station at cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in salad prep cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dust on wall behind ice machine
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Buckets at cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwaves at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Table under grill has food debris build up
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Some rusted shelves in reach in freezer at cook line. Manager has replaced some shelves
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at cook line across from grill
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall over cook line has a dust build up
Mar 21, 2024Inspection 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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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. Dishmachine 0ppm. Manager fixed the machine. Chlorine now at 50ppm
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Inside Dishmachine has debris build u
Drain cover(s) missing. Cover missing at mop sink
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Exterior door has a gap at metal plate on door that opens to the outside. Back kitchen exit door
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind Accutemp Steam box in back prep area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2 middle microwaves at cook line have heavy debris build up
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over griddle and grill Underside of salamander has hanging debris over grill Dish racks for dish machine have heavy build up of debris Exterior of microwave, 2nd microwave in from right side of cook line
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Stand up reach in freezer by fryers has a debris build up in bottom of cooler
Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up freezer next to fryers at cook line
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered sugar container at cook line
Sep 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet cook
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwaves at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food and grease debris build up under grill at cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line and reach in freezer at cook line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in reach in freezer and reach in cooler at cook one by ice cream cabinet cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizing buckets at cook line on floor
Jul 18, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at cook line
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. Provide form
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in back prep area has dust build up
Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracelet cook
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice and debris build up in ice cream cabinet at cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All microwaves at cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food and grease debris build up under grill at cook line
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open can drink in cooler at cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line and reach in freezer at cook line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in reach in freezer and reach in cooler at cook one by ice cream cabinet cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall under dish machine area Wall over cook line has dust build up
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth at cook line on table not stored in sanitizing bucket
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizing buckets at cook line on floor
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.