APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
230 ARTEVA DR, Lakeland FL 33809 · 863-853-8400
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed on floor at entrance to walk in freezer.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area. Observed behind ice machine and under dry storage shelves.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed soiled soda nozzle, manager cleaned nozzle. Manager clean soda nozzles.. Also observed food debris in bottom of upright traulsen reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/orange mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.black/orange mold substance on ice machine, manager wiped and cleaned interior shield of ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walls in dish area, three compartment sink area, storage area all solid with debris. Observed grease on floor next to grease vat.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile outside of beverage cooler broken, tile in front of grill on cook line broken.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on plastic curtains and around door..
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing on left dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. Gasket in flip top unit on cook line soiled with debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed glue residue and food residue on exterior of food containers on clean dish storage rack.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area. Observed behind ice machine and under dry storage shelves.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with debris. Manager cleaned around soda nozzles.
Accumulation of in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield, manager cleaned interior shield.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on cook line behind equipment.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on curtains.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area and in food preparation area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in bar area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on door threshold.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair in bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled drain next to ice machine, employee cleaned drain.
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.