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APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

6324 INTERNATIONAL DR, Orlando FL 32819 · 818.549.4212

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats295
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5813411
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found - 1 in prep area -2 by back door -15 flies by sanitizer bucket
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 8, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under kitchen equipment on the cooks line
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 8, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - equipment on cooks line - space between heat lamps and shelves on expo line - pasta pot above three comp sink - outside of oil container by back door - fan covers in the walk in cooler - outside of tall boy reach in coolers
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Jul 8, 2026 · equipment on cooks line - space between heat lamps and shelves on expo line time extended - pasta pot above three comp sink complied - outside of oil container by back door complied - fan covers in the walk in cooler complied - outside of tall boy reach in coolers complied Time Extended
Jul 1, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

2 High priority3 Intermediate17 Basic
Show 22 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda nozzles and area behind nozzles for both machines on server beverage station -Coffee decanter - soda gun holder at the bar - pans on cooks line
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink between dish machine and three comp sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. 3 missing on front cooks line
Intermediate/14-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
2 cooks with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In French onion pan in steam well. Salad station pans
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Clean forks not stored inverted or in a protected manner at the bar
Basic/24-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Between walk in coolers
Basic/24-07-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Drain cover(s) soiled
Basic/29-18-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cooks wearing watches
Basic/13-07-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Fry baskets in prep area
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By BIB dispenser Prep sink in prep area Cooks line
Basic/36-22-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under kitchen equipment on the cooks line
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Garbage can soiled. Outside of cans
Basic/33-17-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Was cleaning at time of inspect
Basic/14-42-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - equipment on cooks line - space between heat lamps and shelves on expo line - pasta pot above three comp sink - outside of oil container by back door - fan covers in the walk in cooler - outside of tall boy reach in coolers
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to single service sweeteners in busier station by bathrooms
Basic/21-44-1/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in salad prep station Soufflé cup lids on expo line
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep kitchen Cooks line Behind ice machine Hood wall
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Time Extended
Jun 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate17 Basic
Show 23 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Live, small flying insects found - 1 in prep area -2 by back door -15 flies by sanitizer bucket
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Soda nozzles and area behind nozzles for both machines on server beverage station -Coffee decanter - soda gun holder at the bar - pans on cooks line
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink between dish machine and three comp sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. 3 missing on front cooks line
Intermediate/14-04-4/Warning
2 cooks with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-04-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In French onion pan in steam well. Salad station pans
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Clean forks not stored inverted or in a protected manner at the bar
Basic/24-05-4/Warning
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Between walk in coolers
Basic/24-07-4/Warning
Drain cover(s) soiled
Basic/29-18-4/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cooks wearing watches
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Fry baskets in prep area
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By BIB dispenser Prep sink in prep area Cooks line
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under kitchen equipment on the cooks line
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Garbage can soiled. Outside of cans
Basic/33-17-4/Warning
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4/Warning
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Was cleaning at time of inspect
Basic/14-42-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - equipment on cooks line - space between heat lamps and shelves on expo line - pasta pot above three comp sink - outside of oil container by back door - fan covers in the walk in cooler - outside of tall boy reach in coolers
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to single service sweeteners in busier station by bathrooms
Basic/21-44-1/Warning
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in salad prep station Soufflé cup lids on expo line
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep kitchen Cooks line Behind ice machine Hood wall
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Apr 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Lines behind cooks line equipment - sides of fryers
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 13, 2026 · Time Extended
Feb 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Over salad station on cooks line
Intermediate/14-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Turned on valve at 3 comp sink area
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Reach in cooler on cooks line across from char broiler
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Lines behind cooks line equipment - sides of fryers
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Triple door reach in on cooks line
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles on soda machines in rage area
Intermediate/22-02-4
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. On cooks line across from char broiler Manager placed in microwave
Intermediate/14-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 82F Adjusted regulator then was 90F
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back splash of table top4 eye oven and pipes behind oven and char broiler on cooks line
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Soufflé cup lids on expo line
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cooks line
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) lemon wedger above soda machine on beverage line 2) soda gun nozzle on the bar
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin closest to manager office
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Standing water or very slow draining water in rinse sink by dish machine.
Basic/29-20-5
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Wedger by soda machine across from expo line 2) soda gun at the bar
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Alfonso 8/24
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line
Basic/36-34-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Tortilla strips on cooks line
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink on expo side closest to managers office Manager replaced battery as it is a sensor hand sink
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on prep table in prep kitchen.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area covered with standing water. Cooks line across from fryer
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryers
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Mushrooms in under counter drawer under flat top grill on cooks line
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Shredded cheese in under counter drawer 76er flat top grill on cooks line
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Utensils in poor condition. Coated tongs chipping on cooks line Manager replaced
Basic/14-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sandwich top reach in cooler across from grill Bruschetta 51F In cooler overnight per manager
High priority/01B-02-5
Three Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2- on On cooks line 1- by oil recycler area
High priority/35A-02-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sandwich top reach in cooler across from grill Bruschetta 51F In cooler overnight per manager
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar closest to restrooms soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen on cooks line
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water by oil recycler in kitchen
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided paper to operator
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) back of fryer closets to triple door refrigeration unit on cooks line 2) hoods above Grill on cooks line
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By server beverage and in dish room by three compartment sink
Basic/36-27-5
Water leaking from pipe under hand sink when entering the kitchen
Basic/29-11-4

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.