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APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

200 N SUNCOAST BLVD, Crystal River FL 34429 · 352.563.2800

Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats297
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1901134
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.

Badges — 4 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in cook line area
Basic/13-04-4
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 70F after running 2 minutes in bar area
Intermediate/27-16-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical reach in cooler by fryers
Basic/14-33-4
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. impossible burgers (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); small burger patties (44F - Cold Holding) operator states drawers/door to reach in cooler was propped open for a short period of time due to cooler repair. Operator placed items in ice to help cool rapidly. Recheck- impossible burgers 43F; small burger patties 41F; cooked chicken 43F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Kaitlyn K
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Equipment in poor repair. Melted clear food storage containers at cook line
Basic/14-11-5
Interior microwave has accumulation of food debris. Microwave above salad station
Basic/22-08-4
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor through kitchen area under/behind equipment and racks soiled/has accumulation of debris. -ceiling vents in kitchen soiled -walls near dish area soiled
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
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 rice. Operator removed
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in-Cooler shelves soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler and freezer on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At curbed mop area near rear door
High priority/29-34-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple in prep area
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floors throughout kitchen area soiled behind/under equipment -walk in freezer floor
Basic/36-73-4
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Rice scoop handles touching food, operator removed.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Multiple reach in cooler and freezer interiors on cooks line soiled with food debris
Basic/22-16-4

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.