APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
150 WILLIAMSON BLVD, Ormond Beach FL 32174
Last inspected Oct 22, 2025 · 8 visits since July 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.
JUL 23
FEB 24
SEP 24
APR 25
OCT 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
2 Live, small flying insects in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Oct 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate16 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave door handle soiled. -upright reach in cooler handles soiled.
Clean bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner at cookline.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) with standing water. -standing water in between tiled and in cracked tiles at cookline.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -broken tiles at cookline.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. -deep grout lines in kitchen.
Hole in ceiling tile above ice machine.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of microwave soiled.
Lights in food preparation area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -grease buildup on grill. -table under flat grill soiled with old food debris. -wire shelving at cookline soiled with grease. -exteriors of line coolers soiled. -shelf under prep table soiled with food debris. -grease buildup in mop sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -old label on chicken wing container.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease at cookline.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter at cookline at 45°f
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken at cookline at 131°f. Hot holding less than 30 minutes.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup used to dispense chopped sausage.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -microwave door handle.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen.
Floor tiles in disrepair in bar area.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -deep grout lines in kitchen floor.
Ice buildup at entrance to walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Lights in food preparation area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -buildup of grease, debris on shelving at cookline.
Oven/microwave interior grease/food debris. -interior of microwave soiled. -grease buildup in Salamander.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
Wall soiled with accumulated mold like substance in dish washing area.
Oct 1, 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 lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -deep grout lines in kitchen.
Lights in food preparation area missing the proper shield.
Sep 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline reach in coolers: Three cheese sauce 54°f, mashed potatoes 49°f, Parmesan sauce 59°f, sour cream 67°f, spinach dip 67°f, chopped tomato 67°f All items in coolers overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline reach in coolers: Three cheese sauce 54°f, mashed potatoes 49°f, Parmesan sauce 59°f, sour cream 67°f, spinach dip 67°f, chopped tomato 67°f All items in coolers overnight.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of equipment -chlorine exceeds 200ppm
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. -employee working with food unaware of reheating and cooling parameters.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -deep grout lines in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Lights in food preparation area missing the proper shield.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -shelving at cookline. -reach in freezer gaskets heavily soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing across from walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment.
Floor tiles missing in server area..
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable, deep grout lines in kitchen.
Ice buildup in walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Water draining onto floor surface from handwash sink at cookline.
Feb 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee ate and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
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. Observed employee put bare hands into a container of cooked bacon.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce at 52°f, three cheese sauce at 53°f and shredded cheese at 55°f in top area of cookline reach in cooler. Items in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce at 52°f, three cheese sauce at 53°f and shredded cheese at 55°f in top area of cookline reach in cooler. Items in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -French onion soup at 118°f and marinara sauce at 112°f. In hot holding unit 1.5 hours. Advised operator to reheat to 165°f and hot hold at a minimum of 135°f.
Vacuum breaker missing at fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in bar area used as a dump sink (drink ice in sink).
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing across from walk in cooler.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment.
Floor tiles missing in server area..
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable, deep grout lines in kitchen.
Ice buildup in walk-in cooler and/or walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris.
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. -soap dispenser soiled -handwash sink soiled -ice cream well at cookline soiled with grease, debris. ( not currently in use)
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
Wall soiled: - accumulated food debris in prep area. -accumulated mold like substance in dish washing area.
Water draining onto floor surface from handwash sink at cookline.
Aug 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
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 - reach in coolers at cookline - plastic pan liners
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - interior of ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - support for ceiling tiles warped, condensation dripping onto floor, near fryers
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - behind fryers, near shelves in back area - diamond plate separating from wall near electrical panel
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - walk in cooler, near entrance to walk in freezer - expediting area
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - deep grout lines causing retention of water and food debris
Plumbing system improperly installed. Faucet at hand wash sink in bar area hangs over rim of sink.
Water draining onto floor surface from handwash sink.
Jul 31, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 29 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate20 Basic
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2 Live, small flying insects in bar area.
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. - prep cook handling tomatoes with bare hands while chopping for bruschetta - prep cook handling cilantro with bare hands while adding to guacamole
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut lettuce 47-48F, overnight in salad cooler - blue cheese sauce, 50F, less than 1 hour - sour cream, top portion of container, 54F, less than 40 minutes on inadequate ice bath - ham, turkey, nacho beef, cooked ribs, 44F, walk in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue or grease - reach in coolers at cookline - plastic pan liners
Handwash sink not functioning in warewashing or food preparation area. - sink expediting area/ ware washing area has low water pressure, trickle not strong enough to wash hands
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths. - Smartpower sink and surface cleaner sanitizer
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - interior of ice machine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - cooked chicken wings in pan labeled for discard 07/19; manager stated wings had been placed in pan without changing the label to reflect correct date
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - support for ceiling tiles warped, condensation dripping onto floor, near fryers
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated heavy mold-like substance. - liquor cabinet
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - behind fryers, near shelves in back area - diamond plate separating from wall near electrical panel
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has heavy accumulation of debris. - below cooking equipment, coolers at cookline and prep area, below shelves in storage area - grease on floor in back area near walk in units - liquor cooler floor soiled - walk in freezer floor soiled
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - walk in cooler, near entrance to walk in freezer - expediting area
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. - deep grout lines causing retention of water and food debris
Food stored on floor, salt crystals for water softener.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - ice cream freezer at cookline
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - uncooked rice, rib rub spice
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. - salsa at cookline
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave at cookline
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - back prep area by 3 compartment sink
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - cooler drawers -cooler in bar area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - back side of monitor in expediting area - exterior of grill - hood filters - cooler door handles - microwave handles - exterior lowboy below grill - ledge between cookline and expediting area - warmer in expediting area - cookline shelves - shop air and dryser floor fans - food portioning scale
Plumbing system improperly installed. Faucet at hand wash sink in bar area hangs over rim of sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - ware washing area
Water draining onto floor surface from handwash sink.
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.