APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
20405 S DIXIE HWY, CUTLER BAY, FL 33189
License #2328987
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR in CUTLER BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85.8 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 27 total violations — 2 critical, 1 major, 24 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 9, 2026 shows 11 observation rows, all minor, which is usually a better sign than repeat high-priority findings.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch and jewelry inside kitchen area.
- [14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
- [25-02-4] Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed at the kitchen area. Manager removed utensils to the dishwasher.
- [33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at reach in cooler and reach in freezer by the walk in cooler.
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed mozzarella sticks stored inside reach in freezer not covered. Manager covered them.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents with accumulated dust at the front line.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line.
- [29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet at hand wash sink by the walk in cooler.
- [36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing grout at kitchen area.
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Would you eat here?
APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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