APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
298 SOUTHALL LN, Maitland FL 32751
Last inspected Jan 26, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
NOV 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flying insects at bar 1 flying insect on cooks line, 1 flying insect at pass through window
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2026022961 | Jan 26, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jan 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Manager tested in use dish machine, sanitizer tested 0 ppm, sanitizer bucket was completely empty, sanitizer bucket was replaced, cook on line was able to prime machine, tested 50 ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 16 cups of Tomato Basil Soup 55°/ 8 cups Queso Dip 56°
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato basil soup 16 cups, 55° - per GM in unit from previous day Queso Dip 8 cups, 56°; per manager in cooler from previous day
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Containers holding wing sauce in well on line has old food debris in and around pans
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen and above dish
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cart at wait station area next to napkins and to go products
Equipment in poor repair. Door to ice machine falls off when opened. Door broken
Floor area(s) covered with standing water on cooks line across
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under and behind fryers cooks line Floor heavily soiled in walk-in-freezer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entrance to walk-in-freezer
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler on cooks line across from grill has exposed insulation on both doors
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink not posted at prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Container to breading container is heavily soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of drawer (previously holding chips) is heavily soiled with old food debris
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at hand sink in prep area
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of reach in cooler and freezer next to cooks line. Interior of low boys soiled Chip drawer soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. in walkway to kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On shelf under prep table
Equipment in poor repair. Door of reach in cooler on cooks line has exposed insulation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple broken tiles throughout walk in cooler and walk in freezer and beer walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Broken tiles in walkway to kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All 3 microwaves on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Between far left make table next to ice cream cooler.
Standing water inside of reach-in-cooler. Under pans on top of reach in cooler.
Nov 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced deli meat (48F - Cold Holding); tomato basil soup (46F - Cold Holding); French onion soup (46F); rice (46F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F), per operator in reach in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced deli meat (48F - Cold Holding); tomato basil soup (46F - Cold Holding); French onion soup (46F); rice (46F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F), per operator in reach in cooler overnight.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of reach in cooler and freezer next to cooks line. Interior of low boys soiled Chip drawer soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. in walkway to kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On shelf under prep table
Equipment in poor repair. Door of reach in cooler on cooks line has exposed insulation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple broken tiles throughout walk in cooler and walk in freezer and beer walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Box of cheese sticks on floor in walk in freezer.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Broken tiles in walkway to kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in marinated sliced onions on cooks line. Soufflé cup in wing sauce on cooks line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All 3 microwaves on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Between far left make table next to ice cream cooler.
Standing water inside of reach-in-cooler. Under pans on top of reach in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in reach in cooler next to cook line
Feb 6, 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 tile missing or in disrepair by to-go side door
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, Tiles on cooks line heavily soiled
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior doors of cooler across from grill has exposed insulation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of low boy heavily soiled Interior of drawer holding chips on line soiled Interior of freezer end of cooks line soiled
Jan 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing or in disrepair by to-go side door
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, Tiles on cooks line heavily soiled
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on shelf with napkins in dry storage
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind cooking equipment
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to portioned beef patties in walk-in-cooler cracked / broken
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Interior doors of cooler across from grill has exposed insulation
Light not functioning. Lights end of cook line not functioning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of drawers holding chips heavily soiled Top of low boy that flat top sits on is heavily soiled with grease buildup Side of flat top soiled Exterior of upright units end of cooks line soiled Exterior of fryers soiled with old food debris
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of low boy heavily soiled Interior of drawer holding chips on line soiled Interior of freezer end of cooks line soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled behind cooking equipment on line Wall at end of cooks line soiled
Sep 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, throughout kitchen
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Aug 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, Cut board stained Interior of drawers holding chips on cooks line heavily soiled
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
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, throughout kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Light not functioning. 2 lights out over cooks line, several lights out throughout back of house
Aug 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate14 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low boy Poultry 52f, Cooked pastas 54f, Beef 48f, salmon 48f, shrimp 47f, beef patties 48f, shredded cheese 47f, Per manager foods temp 9:30 am, all foods were moved from walk-in-cooler at a temp of 40f for all products, less than 4 hours out of temp, moved back to walk-in-cooler for immediate temperature recovery
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, Cut board stained Interior of drawers holding chips on cooks line heavily soiled
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
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, throughout kitchen
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Low boy temp display 50f
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book bag in prep area on shelf with oils
Equipment in poor repair. Induction unit at pass through window, front of unit is busted with exposed insulation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid over wontons on cooks line cracked, operator discarded
Light not functioning. 2 lights out over cooks line, several lights out throughout back of house
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at sing in prep area to hand sink at the end of the wait station line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior Drawers on line holding chips soiled
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Cocktail straws and colored large straws at bar
Under Reach-in drawers on cooks line have heavy accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled on cooks line next to ice cream freezer, shins ice machine and dish machine
Apr 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (49F - Cold Holding). In cooler less than 4 hours. Moved to another unit to cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board medium Pan riser's Drawer with chips on cooklie Grill and other equipment
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop tomatoes. Manager removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Expo line dish area
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walk-in freezer
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cookline
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In cheese in the make cooler. Manager stood it up.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 90F, manager removed the second pan and placed pan in the hot well.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in on cook line. Attempt to repair, no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Light not functioning. Hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front service line equipment,gaskets and surrounding area of equipment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line and dish area
Apr 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); spinach dip (49F - Cold Holding). In cooler less than 4 hours. Moved to another unit to cool.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board medium Pan riser's Drawer with chips on cooklie Grill and other equipment
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. unable to access training files.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop tomatoes. Manager removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Expo line dish area
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Walk-in freezer
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cookline
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In cheese in the make cooler. Manager stood it up.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 90F, manager removed the second pan and placed pan in the hot well.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in on cook line. Attempt to repair, no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
Light not functioning. Hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front service line equipment,gaskets and surrounding area of equipment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line and dish area
Oct 5, 2023□ 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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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen Heavy dust on ceiling tiles and wall at pass through window Ceiling tiles soiled on cooks line
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation to inside doors to broiler cooler
Oct 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate14 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flying insects at bar 1 flying insect on cooks line, 1 flying insect at pass through window
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw on line 50°; ice only on bottom of pan, operator added ice around product for immediate temperature recovery
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen Heavy dust on ceiling tiles and wall at pass through window Ceiling tiles soiled on cooks line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Book bag on shelving with single serving items
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under flat top Floor drains soiled under prep sink; floor soiled in mop sink
Hole in or other damage to wall above prep table, under dish machine
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Several food containers have handles in foods
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on line soiled
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation to inside doors to broiler cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Counter around right side (unused hot wells) heavily soiled; Under microwaves soiled; Shelving on cooks line soiled; Mid station under cutting board open area heavily soiled; Exterior Chips drawer on line heavily soiled; Exterior of cooking equipment soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of drawer holding chips heavily soiled Interior of upright freezer end of cooks line soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled by dish machine; 3 compartment sink; behind fryers; wall end of cooks line, under office window; prep area; behind ice machine; by Togo condiments by pass through window
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