APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
200 AMBERSWEET WAY, Davenport FL 33897 · 863.424.7900
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on shelf in expo station, 3 live roaches on cook line under cold table on floor. 1 live roach behind ice machine, 2 live roaches under back prep table in storage area. 1 live roach in office on floor.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025088986 | Nov 19, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 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.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. One hard copy certificate, all others photocopied. Approved provider.
Equipment in poor repair. Missing handle on slide door right side of cooks line salad station.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout establishment, Under bar sink and equipment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On walk in freezer door, preventing door to fully close.
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label on clean container in dish machine. Manager told employee to remove.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holster in bar area soiled with mold like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on slide drawer on cooks line cook line coming apart.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on floor.
Water leaking from pipe in ware washing area.
Nov 21, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed multiple cracked and broken floor tiles throughout kitchen. Observed missing grout in tiles throughout kitchen causing accumulation of water and food debris.
Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black substance on walls in dish area. Food debris and grease buildup on cookline and prep line walls
Nov 20, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on shelf in expo station, 3 live roaches on cook line under cold table on floor. 1 live roach behind ice machine, 2 live roaches under back prep table in storage area. 1 live roach in office on floor.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in expo station, 1 dead next to grill, 2 dead in ware washing area next to trash can. 1 dead roach behind bar area in between kitchen. 2 dead roaches by office. 2 dead roaches in server beverage station. 3 dead roaches on floor in expo station electrical outlet next to hand wash sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout entire kitchen.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed multiple cracked and broken floor tiles throughout kitchen. Observed missing grout in tiles throughout kitchen causing accumulation of water and food debris.
Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black substance on walls in dish area. Food debris and grease buildup on cookline and prep line walls
Nov 20, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 30 live flies observed on drain pipe in ware washing area. 46 live flies on ceiling tiles in ware washing area. 6 live flies on beverage station in server station. 6 live flies on wall behind bar.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on shelf in expo station, 3 live roaches on cook line under cold table on floor. 1 live roach behind ice machine, 2 live roaches under back prep table in storage area. 1 live roach in office on floor.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in expo station, 1 dead next to grill, 2 dead in ware washing area next to trash can. 1 dead roach behind bar area in between kitchen. 2 dead roaches by office. 2 dead roaches in server beverage station. 3 dead roaches on floor in expo station electrical outlet next to hand wash sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout entire kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in ware washing area, and under all equipment on cook line.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed multiple cracked and broken floor tiles throughout kitchen. Observed missing grout in tiles throughout kitchen causing accumulation of water and food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on walk in cooler door frame. Observed mold like substance build up on pan in walk in cooler. Observed mold like substance on metal racks in walk in cooler. Dust and grease buildup buildup on exposed equipment and dry storage racks
Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black substance on walls in dish area. Food debris and grease buildup on cookline and prep line walls
Nov 19, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 30 live flies observed on drain pipe in ware washing area. 46 live flies on ceiling tiles in ware washing area. 6 live flies on beverage station in server station. 6 live flies on wall behind bar.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on shelf in expo station, 3 live roaches on cook line under cold table on floor. 1 live roach behind ice machine, 2 live roaches under back prep table in storage area. 1 live roach in office on floor.
Accumulation of orange/white mold-like substance in the rear interior of the ice machine.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed slime build up on pipes under multiple sinks going into floor drain.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor in expo station, 1 dead next to grill, 2 dead in ware washing area next to trash can. 1 dead roach behind bar area in between kitchen. 2 dead roaches by office. 2 dead roaches in server beverage station. 3 dead roaches on floor in expo station electrical outlet next to hand wash sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water throughout entire kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in ware washing area, and under all equipment on cook line.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed multiple cracked and broken floor tiles throughout kitchen. Observed missing grout in tiles throughout kitchen causing accumulation of water and food debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance build up on walk in cooler door frame. Observed mold like substance build up on pan in walk in cooler. Observed mold like substance on metal racks in walk in cooler. Dust and grease buildup buildup on exposed equipment and dry storage racks
Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black substance on walls in dish area. Food debris and grease buildup on cookline and prep line walls
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Sep 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pos monitors on expo line heavily soiled with grease and dust above clean plates. Employee removed plates and cleaned monitors.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on prep table on cook line. Employee put keys in pocket.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator turned down and rewashed.
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 46F inside the reach in drawers on the cook line. The manager removed the product to the freezer to do a rapid chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink in the prep area used to rinse the thermometer. The manager sanitized the thermometer.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic storage containers on the shelf across from the 2 compartment prep sink. The manager separated the containers to air dry.
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.