APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
6324 INTERNATIONAL DR, Orlando FL 32819 · 818.549.4212
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found - 1 in prep area -2 by back door -15 flies by sanitizer bucket
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under kitchen equipment on the cooks line
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
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink between dish machine and three comp sink
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. 3 missing on front cooks line
2 cooks with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In French onion pan in steam well. Salad station pans
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Clean forks not stored inverted or in a protected manner at the bar
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Between walk in coolers
Drain cover(s) soiled
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cooks wearing watches
Equipment in poor repair. Fry baskets in prep area
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By BIB dispenser Prep sink in prep area Cooks line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under kitchen equipment on the cooks line
Garbage can soiled. Outside of cans
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Was cleaning at time of inspect
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
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to single service sweeteners in busier station by bathrooms
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in salad prep station Soufflé cup lids on expo line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep kitchen Cooks line Behind ice machine Hood wall
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 3 high priority.
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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.
Live, small flying insects found - 1 in prep area -2 by back door -15 flies by sanitizer bucket
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink between dish machine and three comp sink
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. 3 missing on front cooks line
2 cooks with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In French onion pan in steam well. Salad station pans
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Clean forks not stored inverted or in a protected manner at the bar
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Between walk in coolers
Drain cover(s) soiled
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cooks wearing watches
Equipment in poor repair. Fry baskets in prep area
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By BIB dispenser Prep sink in prep area Cooks line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under kitchen equipment on the cooks line
Garbage can soiled. Outside of cans
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Was cleaning at time of inspect
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
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to single service sweeteners in busier station by bathrooms
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers in salad prep station Soufflé cup lids on expo line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep kitchen Cooks line Behind ice machine Hood wall
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Lines behind cooks line equipment - sides of fryers
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Over salad station on cooks line
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.
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
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
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Lines behind cooks line equipment - sides of fryers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Triple door reach in on cooks line
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles on soda machines in rage area
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. On cooks line across from char broiler Manager placed in microwave
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 82F Adjusted regulator then was 90F
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
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Soufflé cup lids on expo line
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cooks line
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin closest to manager office
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line
Standing water or very slow draining water in rinse sink by dish machine.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line
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
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup on prep table in prep kitchen.
Floor area covered with standing water. Cooks line across from fryer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to fryers
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
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
Utensils in poor condition. Coated tongs chipping on cooks line Manager replaced
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar closest to restrooms soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen on cooks line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water by oil recycler in kitchen
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided paper to operator
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
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By server beverage and in dish room by three compartment sink
Water leaking from pipe under hand sink when entering the kitchen
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