APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
1390 DUNLAWTON AVE, Port Orange FL 32127 · (386) 761-2222
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee touched prepared burger with bare hands
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026Inspection 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.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed black soufflé cup use has a scoop to scoop up dressing or sauce
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed on cook line floor tiles are broken
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wiping clothe is removed
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in cooler shelving is rusting
Dec 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue, or grease. - meat press -inside of right side microwave over salad station -inside of salad mix reach-in cooler
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - walk in cooler - ice cream freezer
Light not functioning. -over two compartment prep sink
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. - below table at cookline
Dec 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate18 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee touched prepared burger with bare hands
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - tomato basil soup, 112F; marinara, 110F; operator turned up heat on hot holding unit to "high" setting to rapidly reheat
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. - chicken wing par cooked for 3 minutes, cooled, then fully cooked for service, provided written procedures form
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue, or grease. - meat press -inside of right side microwave over salad station -inside of salad mix reach-in cooler
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. - by dish machine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - cheese sauce
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -over prep table and cook line
Dead roaches on premises. - 3 on the floor behind ice machine
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. - reach in cooler doors
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee backpack hanging on soda bag-in-box rack, operator removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - cook wearing a bracelet
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - walk in cooler - ice cream freezer
Light not functioning. -over two compartment prep sink
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of grill - back side of fryers - exterior of salad cooler - hood - both walk in cooler fan guards - walk in cooler door handle - laminated procedures hanging from bag in box soda rack - tables below cooking equipment - underside of shelves at cookline/expediting area - exterior of salt and pepper containers
Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. - below table at cookline
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above salad station - near ice machine
May 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cookline station -across from cookline in separate area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw beef patties stored above cut tomatoes inside walk in cooler. Manager corrected
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -marinara 125-130F inside steamwell at end of cookline. Employee stated prepared 3 hours prior, reheated to 165F. Advised to monitor steam well due to gauge being set on high. -manager had employee reheat to 165F for hot holding
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -carbon build up on slatted char grill, edges/corners of slats
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -portion of ceiling tile hanging above near cookline/hand sink
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents on cookline
Equipment in poor repair. -plastic sliding door to ice machine
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -side fire exit door, threshold at bottom
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -ware washing area, inside some worn grout areas and broken tiles
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -area near fryer oil caddy
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -ware washing area -cookline -bar -restrooms
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave
Slight Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -upper portion, ice machine inside kitchen near 3 compartment sink
Jan 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents above cookline, black substance -ceiling tiles above prep area/cookline area in back, dust/debris
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -throughout cookline, under and behind equipment -grease build up on floor in back area near oil recycling area -prep area in back-
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -in front of fryers, grill
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -under drain area at prewash station in warewashing area in back -behind flat top/backsplash
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -near back door
Dec 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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In-use utensils stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -at cook line, manager replaced water
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -slight amount of black substance in upper portion of ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -vents above cookline, black substance -ceiling tiles above prep area/cookline area in back, dust/debris
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. -buckets stored under racks with dripping food debris/grease
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. -from unit on cookline, causing waste water to pool into damaged floor tiles.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -inside grout near entry to back area -consistently pooling inside broken floor tile on cook line in front of grill
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -throughout cookline, under and behind equipment -grease build up on floor in back area near oil recycling area -prep area in back-
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -in front of fryers, grill
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -fryer oil used to prop door to office open
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice cream freezer -walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -green wire racks on cookline used for shelving -surface of large salamander above flat top -surface area around cold holding station at station aro -34und coleslaw -walk in cooler gaskets -top of microwave -curbed mop sink behind restaurant filled with thick grease
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -under drain area at prewash station in warewashing area in back -behind flat top/backsplash
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -near back door
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bathroom facility not clean. -men's bathroom mirrors soiled
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee sweater and backpack stored on top of cases of straws, operator relocated
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -cookline area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -light accumulation of grease on floor behind flat top grill
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -walk-in freezer -bar area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer floor -ice cream reach-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -tray's underneath grill have a significant accumulation of food debris -tops of fryers have a light accumulation of grease and food debris -walk-in cooler door handle has an accumulation of grease and food debris -plastic around soda nozzles at kitchen beverage station has an accumulation of debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall above grills has an accumulation of grease -white walls throughout kitchen have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 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. -tested 0ppm, operator installed new bucket of sanitizer, retested 25ppm
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -hose bib in dishwashing area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of microwave lightly soiled, operator cleaned
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup in cinnamon, operator removed
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -above service area in kitchen
Ice buildup 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. -handle of spoon in contact with pecans, operator relocated
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -multiple lights over rear prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust -walk-in cooler fan covers soiled -trays underneath grill have an accumulation of food debris -inside, bottom of reach-in freezer has an accumulation of food debris -paper towel dispenser over handwash sink next to prep sink -walk-in cooler door and frame soiled
Open dumpster lids.
Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Silverware/utensils stored without the food-contact surface facing the same direction. -forks and knives in service area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls around handwash sinks throughout kitchen
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.