APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
14990 E ORANGE LAKE BLVD, Kissimmee FL 34747 · 407.465.5506
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta. 46f cooling 3 hours covered. Suggest rapid chill
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in reach in freezer unit next to cooks line
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); precooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding); precooked riblets (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (50F - Cold Holding); grilled onions (52F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (53F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); pico (52F - Cold Holding); precooked diced chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator in reach in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); precooked pasta (51F - Cold Holding); precooked riblets (48F - Cold Holding); raw steak (50F - Cold Holding); grilled onions (52F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (53F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); pico (52F - Cold Holding); precooked diced chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef patties (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator in reach in cooler overnight.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At expo hand sink. Operator refilled soap dispenser.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf above prep table next to single use items. Operator removed phone
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler drawers under grill and flat top.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in reach in freezer unit next to cooks line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler drawers under grill and flat top.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in small reach in freezer. Operator put lid on.
Sep 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in freezer at door opening
Sep 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 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 dish machine multiple times and test results 0ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. make table under flat top; diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (48F - Cold Holding); sliced pepper jack (48F - Cold Holding); sliced Colby (48F - Cold Holding); sliced American (48F - Cold Holding); precooked diced chicken (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator held in cooler for overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table under flat top; diced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar (48F - Cold Holding); sliced pepper jack (48F - Cold Holding); sliced Colby (48F - Cold Holding); sliced American (48F - Cold Holding); precooked diced chicken (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator held in cooler for overnight.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler next to walk in cooler. Reach in freezer next to walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vent tiles throughout kitchen
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in freezer at door opening
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor and door of walk in freezer. On door of reach in freezer next to cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 2 out of 5 microwaves soiled on cooks line. Operator cleaned.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over 5 gallon bucket of pickles in walk in cooler.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. breaded raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) Held over 4 hours in reach in cooler next to walk in per operator
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breaded chicken fillets 50F held in reach in cooler next to walk in over 4 hours per operator
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at bar Operator stocked
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler Operator cleaned
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several in kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided one and employee put on
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs in broccoli drawer on cookline Operator removed
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In lower holding area of reach in cooler on cook line ribs (67F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (68F - Cold Holding). Food items have been in unit overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lower holding area of reach in cooler on cook line ribs (67F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (68F - Cold Holding). Food items have been in unit overnight. SEE STOP SALE
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink. Installed on wrong side. Operator moved
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine on service line has an accumulation of mold like substance
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter for ice machine dated from 8/23-8/24. Operator installed new filter
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of shelf between cook and service lines is soiled. Operator cleaned. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
May 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. On cookline, placed on cookline approximately 10am per operator: raw salmon filet, cooked rice, ribs, cooked onion, diced cooked chicken, cream pasta sauce, shredded cheese, sliced cheese (45F-52F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler cooked rice (50F); raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding) stored in cooler overnight per date marking labels and operator confirmation.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cookline, placed on cookline approximately 10am per operator: raw salmon filet, cooked rice, ribs, cooked onion, diced cooked chicken, cream pasta sauce, shredded cheese, sliced cheese (45F-52F - Cold Holding) in walk-in cooler cooked rice (50F); raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding) stored in cooler overnight per date marking labels and operator confirmation.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishmachine has debris and dust.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates stored above cookline not inverted.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler under cookline maketable will not close shut.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice scoop on maketable touching food. Operator removed scoop.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta. 46f cooling 3 hours covered. Suggest rapid chill
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By back door
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Several missing
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Upright reach in freezer food debris Gaskets reach in freezer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at bar
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