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APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

8670 HWY 98 W, Destin FL 32550

Last inspected Dec 15, 2023 · 7 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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence7601183
Grade history
OCT 23
NOV 23
DEC 23
— STEADY

3 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
No hot water for the facility provided. Hot water heater out of service. Water temperatures as follows Front bar 71/ 68/69F, men's restroom 67/66F, kitchen hand wash sink 69/68F
Intermediate/27-16-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2023013302Mar 6, 2023Jun 2, 2023$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Dec 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No hot water for the facility provided. Hot water heater out of service. Water temperatures as follows Front bar 71/ 68/69F, men's restroom 67/66F, kitchen hand wash sink 69/68F
Intermediate/27-16-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Plumbing system in disrepair. Restaurant hot water heater out of service.
Basic/29-08-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Dec 15, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No hot water for the facility provided. Hot water heater out of service. Water temperature at hand wash sinks as follows: Restroom 66F, Bar 73F, kitchen 65F Triple Sink 65/66F Hand sanitizer provided at hand wash sinks. Dishwasher able to heat water for ware washing.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2023 · At time of the callback No hot water provided for facility. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 7, 2023 · At time of the callback Hot water heater has not been repaired / replaced . No hot water for the facility as follows: Men's restroom 64F, Bar 70F , kitchen 69F Observed hand sanitizer in place at hand wash sinks. Ben Bagby - Regional Manager contacted during the callback Bids in place for water heater replacement. D6DM and DDM notified Time Extended/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · Upon callback Hot water heater out of service Hot water temperatures at hand wash sinks as follows: Bar 69F Men's restroom 63F Kitchen 67F Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 15, 2023 · At time of the callback inspection Hot water heater out of service Per Ben Bagby Director of Operations - Situation the same as prior callback inspection reference any update nd / or time line for repairs. Hot water temperatures as follows : Bar 71F , Men's Restroom 66F , Kitchen hand wash sink 68F Admin Complaint
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water Heater out of service
Basic/29-08-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2023 · Upon callback Water heater out of service. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 7, 2023 · At time of the callback inspection Restaurant water heater out of service. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · Upon callback inspection Water heater out of service Admin Complaint/Return visit Dec 15, 2023 · At time of the callback inspection Restaurant water heater out of service. Admin Complaint
Dec 12, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No hot water for the facility provided. Hot water heater out of service. Water temperature at hand wash sinks as follows: Restroom 66F, Bar 73F, kitchen 65F Triple Sink 65/66F Hand sanitizer provided at hand wash sinks. Dishwasher able to heat water for ware washing.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2023 · At time of the callback No hot water provided for facility. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 7, 2023 · At time of the callback Hot water heater has not been repaired / replaced . No hot water for the facility as follows: Men's restroom 64F, Bar 70F , kitchen 69F Observed hand sanitizer in place at hand wash sinks. Ben Bagby - Regional Manager contacted during the callback Bids in place for water heater replacement. D6DM and DDM notified Time Extended/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · Upon callback Hot water heater out of service Hot water temperatures at hand wash sinks as follows: Bar 69F Men's restroom 63F Kitchen 67F Admin Complaint
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water Heater out of service
Basic/29-08-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2023 · Upon callback Water heater out of service. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 7, 2023 · At time of the callback inspection Restaurant water heater out of service. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 12, 2023 · Upon callback inspection Water heater out of service Admin Complaint
Dec 7, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No hot water for the facility provided. Hot water heater out of service. Water temperature at hand wash sinks as follows: Restroom 66F, Bar 73F, kitchen 65F Triple Sink 65/66F Hand sanitizer provided at hand wash sinks. Dishwasher able to heat water for ware washing.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2023 · At time of the callback No hot water provided for facility. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 7, 2023 · At time of the callback Hot water heater has not been repaired / replaced . No hot water for the facility as follows: Men's restroom 64F, Bar 70F , kitchen 69F Observed hand sanitizer in place at hand wash sinks. Ben Bagby - Regional Manager contacted during the callback Bids in place for water heater replacement. D6DM and DDM notified Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2023 · No proof of state approved employee training in place at time of the callback inspection. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 7, 2023 · Upon callback No State approved Food Handlers training in place. Time Extended
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water Heater out of service
Basic/29-08-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2023 · Upon callback Water heater out of service. Time Extended/Return visit Dec 7, 2023 · At time of the callback inspection Restaurant water heater out of service. Time Extended
Dec 1, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No hot water for the facility provided. Hot water heater out of service. Water temperature at hand wash sinks as follows: Restroom 66F, Bar 73F, kitchen 65F Triple Sink 65/66F Hand sanitizer provided at hand wash sinks. Dishwasher able to heat water for ware washing.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2023 · At time of the callback No hot water provided for facility. Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2023 · No proof of state approved employee training in place at time of the callback inspection. Time Extended
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water Heater out of service
Basic/29-08-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 1, 2023 · Upon callback Water heater out of service. Time Extended
Nov 29, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No hot water for the facility provided. Hot water heater out of service. Water temperature at hand wash sinks as follows: Restroom 66F, Bar 73F, kitchen 65F Triple Sink 65/66F Hand sanitizer provided at hand wash sinks. Dishwasher able to heat water for ware washing.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler Water observed leaking onto walk in cooler floor from condenser unit upon defrost cycle. No direct contact with food observed at time of the inspection.
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Plumbing system in disrepair. Water Heater out of service
Basic/29-08-4/Warning
Oct 12, 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 ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grilled chicken 138F, (2:00-3:20). Manager discarded chicken instead of reheating.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair near back door of kitchen. Ceiling tile has water stain and ripped.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen near cook line soiled.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water on left side of ice machine in front of right side of 3 compartment sink. Standing water in walk way of walk in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust under ware washing area, near 3 compartment sink area and near mo sink area.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation

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.