APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
2503 SOUTH KIRKMAN ROAD, Orlando FL 32811
Last inspected Jan 10, 2025 · 4 visits since October 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.
OCT 23
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies at the bar area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per manager less than 4 hours Yogurt (49F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer on prep table soiled Cutting boards green and red at 3 compartment sink
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates at wait station.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At hand sink when entering the kitchen
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall at hand sink at the end of prep area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All Reach in cooler across from cook line Trauslen cooler at the end of cook line soiled Reach in cooler at bar area soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cook line soiled Wall by dish washer and 3 compartment sink soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket at mop sink
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor by cook line soiled Floor under counter at bar are soiled
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. Per manager more than 6 hours Cooked chicken wings (49F - Cooling); Cooked ground beef (49F - Cooling)
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies at the bar area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per manager more than 6 hours Cooked chicken wings (49F - Cooling); Cooked ground beef (49F - Cooling)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -fryer baskets on cooks line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice machine
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at the end of cooks line Reach in coolers on cooks line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by fry station Wall in liquor closet
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One flying insect at bar and one at dish washing area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey (48F - Cold Holding); Impossible burger (50F - Cold Holding) per operator in walk in cooler more than 24 hours.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach cooler door handles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back kitchen area close to back exit door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through back kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.in Ice cream freezer and reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. In kitchen area over make station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease buildup on hoods over range in the kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Both reach in cooler at the bar.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind fryer in the kitchen.
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - Spray bottle of cleaner stored on white cutting board on cooks line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - char grill surface -White cutting board on cooks line - flat top grill -interior of fryers and baskets.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - dirty blender parts stored in Hand sink at front bar.
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. -Microwave on cooks line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Hand sinks at expo. (Right side and left side)
No soap provided at handwash sink. -Hand sink on left side of expo.
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 debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. - drink station across expo.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of char grill, 4 burner top,
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - All reach in coolers on cooks line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -strawberries stored over cooked chicken wings in Traulsen reach in cooler next to fryers.
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.