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APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

13351 SR 535, Orlando FL 32821 · 407-387-7702

Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats285
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5805919
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
MAR 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on cookline near reachin freezer
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2019031220May 7, 2019Jul 9, 2019$400
4--2018037744May 25, 2018Sep 19, 2018$200

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Mar 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In sausage on cookline
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Mar 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe. At three compartment sink near cookline
Basic/29-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Mar 10, 2026 · Time Extended
Mar 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Repeatedly test at zero ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles buckled and raised near breakfast walkin cooler
Basic/36-17-5
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In sausage on cookline
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of equipment on cookline. 6 burner stove on cookline
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at cookline near handsink
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe. At three compartment sink near cookline
Basic/29-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Stove top. Bottom of table near fryers
Basic/23-24-4/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cookline corner closest to left side reach in freezers
Basic/36-03-4/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cookline
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar
Basic/29-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 8 at bar
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); macaroni and cheese base (48F - Cold Holding). Bottom of make table on cookline. breakfast cooler- raw sausage (48F - Cold Holding); yogurt (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese portions (48F - Cold Holding). Operator states door has been open from breakfast breakdown.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Stove top. Bottom of table near fryers
Basic/23-24-4
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cookline corner closest to left side reach in freezers
Basic/36-03-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cookline
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar
Basic/29-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cookline
Basic/36-17-5
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In shredded cheese on cookline near fryer
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from faucet. Handsink at bar
Basic/29-11-4
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher. Operator coached employee on handwashing
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples
Intermediate/08B-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave on cookline
Basic/23-24-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gas burner stove
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 17, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Ceiling tile missing. At breakfast walk-in
Basic/36-36-4
Dec 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Oatmeal topping at buffet
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 4, 2023 · Time Extended
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook on cookline. Operator coached employee on proper handwashing
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 4, 2023 · Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw sausage link (50F - Cold Holding). In breakfast walk-in
High priority/03A-02-5/Return visit Dec 4, 2023 · Time Extended
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Return visit Dec 4, 2023 · Time Extended
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Return visit Dec 4, 2023 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate in fried rice pan on cookline
Basic/14-01-5/Return visit Dec 4, 2023 · Time Extended
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In walk-in cooler at door
Basic/36-03-4/Return visit Dec 4, 2023 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cookline
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Dec 4, 2023 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cookline
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Dec 4, 2023 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy food and grease build up under and behind equipment on cookline
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Dec 4, 2023 · Time Extended
Nov 29, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
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 at 0ppm
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Oatmeal topping at buffet
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook on cookline. Operator coached employee on proper handwashing
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches on cookline near reachin freezer
High priority/35A-05-4/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw sausage link (50F - Cold Holding). In breakfast walk-in
High priority/03A-02-5
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate in fried rice pan on cookline
Basic/14-01-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In walk-in cooler at door
Basic/36-03-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cookline
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cookline
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy food and grease build up under and behind equipment on cookline
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. sausage gravy (81F - Cooling); sausage links (79F - Cooling) operator states placed in walk-in cooler at 11:30, temperature recorded at 2:45. Operator will reheat and begin cooling process again
High priority/03D-01-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sausage gravy (81F - Cooling); sausage links (79F - Cooling) wrapped in plastic while warm and stacked
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave on cookline, knobs on stovetop
Basic/23-24-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At grill on cookline
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. At compressor
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cookline
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on cookline
Basic/23-03-4
Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. At breakfast bar
Basic/24-11-4

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.