APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
6290 W IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, Celebration FL 34747
Last inspected Mar 18, 2025 · 5 visits since August 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.
AUG 23
JAN 24
OCT 24
MAR 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. Observed total of 5 live flying insects Observed 1 small flying insects by the dishwasher area not landing at any food. Observed 1 small flying insect at the kitchen area not touching any food. Observed 3 small flying insects at the bar area not touching any food.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022057506 | Aug 10, 2022 | Jan 13, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top Operator cleaned
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer at end of cookline Operator cleaned
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents
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Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks at bar Operator flipped
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under counter in warewashing area
Oct 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Expired 8-24.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment and the walk-in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Throughout kitchen equipment and walk-in cooler shelves.
Stored food not covered. Most of the food at the reach-in freezer.
Oct 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 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. 0 ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed total of 5 live flying insects Observed 1 small flying insects by the dishwasher area not landing at any food. Observed 1 small flying insect at the kitchen area not touching any food. Observed 3 small flying insects at the bar area not touching any food.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk open 3 days ago no date mark.operator date it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. The employee hand sink the one at the server station. Operator add napkin.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Expired 8-24.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plate at the server station on the table next to soda machine. Operator fix it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment and the walk-in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Throughout kitchen equipment and walk-in cooler shelves.
Stored food not covered. Most of the food at the reach-in freezer.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ribs hot holding at 110F. Operator removed from steam well to reheat to 135F. retemp at 2:36pm at 135F hot holding
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink on cookline
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink on cookline
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishmachine soiled with food debris
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Hood filters above charbroiler soiled with grease
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 3 of microwaves on cook lines.
Light not functioning. 2 lights in hood filters above charbroiler. operator replaced lightbulbs
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink on cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer, side of grill, under charbroiler.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. On server station.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored outside of packaging in server station.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Soiled broken microwave in back of kitchen, removal scheduled per operator.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate13 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. 00ppm dishwasher now reading at 100ppm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink on cook line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand sink
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwaves on cook line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout server area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line Employee put on hat
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood system above grill
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream freezer in kitchen line
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in shredded cheese touching product Operator removed to fix
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line microwaves on right side
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Underneath flat top reach in cooler
Utensils in poor condition.Burnt Utensil in dishwasher area
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.