APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
7995 113 ST, Seminole FL 33772 · 561.268.5732
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in rear prep area
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in rear prep area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster at bar soiled
Clean linens stored on floor. Bags of clean wiping cloths from recent delivery on ground outside, per mgmt, staff in the process of putting delivery away
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in salad topper bins on cook line
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Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Bags of water softener salt from recent delivery on ground outside, instructed staff about proper storage
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease and food debris on floor behind cook line. Accumulation of grease on floor around grease trap in rear of kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Flooring throughout kitchen is separating and releasing from concrete causing uneven surfaces and potential trip hazards
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Two bags of water softener salts stored outside next to mop sink, manager moved inside
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies at bar 1 live fly at fish machine
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler on cook line - yogurt (59F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (52F - Cold Holding); buttermilk ranch (51F - Cold Holding); beer cheese sauce (54F - Cold Holding); manger advised good temps at 11:00am, believes cooler recently went through defrost cycle, items moved to walk in freezer. Redemption all items at or below 40F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled at bar
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean plates stored on soiled shelf above prep coolers on cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Plastic curtains over rear kitchen door torn
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer Under grease trap at rear of kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor mats in kitchen uneven and separating
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. monitors soiled above cook line
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer
Jan 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly next to soda syrup dispenser 1 live fly next to dish machine 7 live flies next to beer taps at bar
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to soda syrup dispenser
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor mats in kitchen beginning to separate at seams and release from concrete
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease behind equipment on cook line
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer
Jan 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 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. 0ppm, chlorine bucket empty, staff replaced and primmed machine 50ppm
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly next to soda syrup dispenser 1 live fly next to dish machine 7 live flies next to beer taps at bar
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Deli cooler - cut leafy greens (60F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (61F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (62F - Cold Holding); pico (60F - Cold Holding), manager discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep cooler on line- cut leafy greens (60F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (61F - Cold Holding); corn salsa (62F - Cold Holding); pico (60F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); yogurt (45F - Cold Holding). Yogurt and chicken held less than 4 hours, moved to freezer. Remaining items held in cooler overnight with no temperatures taken today, manager discarded. Per manager, deli cooler across from fryers has been having issues holding temperature
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster soiled at bar
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Deli cooler across from fryers reading 62F ambient temp. All time/temperature control for safety foods removed
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to soda syrup dispenser
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor mats in kitchen beginning to separate at seams and release from concrete
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease behind equipment on cook line
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Three bags of water softener salt stored outside on ground next to mop sink, manager moved to storage shed
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of broiler soiled
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar, replaced
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Posted during inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on chest freezer, removed
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in shredded cheese, removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.accumulation of grease behind cook line
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Forks at wait station not inverted
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Next to oil storage at rear of kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in tortilla strips and seasonings, removed
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in chest freezer, covered
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (130F - Hot Holding) on steam table, rested to minimum 165F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards stained on cook line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease on gas lines behind fryers
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