APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
17500 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, NORTH PORT, FL 34287
License #6804892
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Excellent Health Score
How is this score calculated? →APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR in NORTH PORT currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 95.2 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 17, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 15 total violations — 2 major, 13 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on December 17, 2025 shows 3 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
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on low boy reach in cooler at grill station.
- [36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed in walk in cooler, salad lettuce on floor, not swept up.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers, on cook line with build up of food debris.
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APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR has a strong inspection record. Would you eat here?
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