APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

Name: APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
Address: 3315 S US HWY 17/92, CASSELBERRY, FL, 32707, US
Rating: 31.8

3315 S US HWY 17/92, CASSELBERRY, FL 32707

License #6905037

🍺 Bar/Pub ℹ️

31.8 Grade F / 100

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March 3, 2026 · 21 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR in CASSELBERRY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 31.8 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 12 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 157 total violations — 10 critical, 17 major, 130 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 3, 2026 shows 21 observation rows: no critical rows, 5 major, and 16 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[16-23-4] Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -all microwaves on cooks line.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents in back area.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. - gaskets on Traulsan freezer
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - through out the kitchen area.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris - under ice machine - all equipment on cooks line.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - all microwaves on cooks line
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gaskets on low boy coolers - exterior of cooking equipment on cooks line.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[22-16-4] Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall behind char grill.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - 3 compartment sink - prep sink
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - mop stored in mop bucket.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - front bar hand sink
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottles of yellow liquid stored on cooks

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in pan of fries in reach in freezer Operator removed
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Peeling overreach in freezer
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen and prep area
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook He put on a hat
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Several gaskets throughout Operator has new ones ordered
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer Under dish machine
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave cookline
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. Across from walk in cooler Work order in
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers beer cooler Gaskets throughout Outside of fryers Vent front of flat top grill
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler and freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Mop sink has hose connected and leaking from hose Operator turned off faucet
[12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled dirty dishes from dining room and then grabbed a wiping cloth and went and cleaned a guests table
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker installed on wrong side of splitter
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area Operator stocked
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jaime
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Krista

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -All microwaves on cooks line -under handles of reach in cooler units n cooks line -reach in cooler unit left of fryers
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles and vents in prep area soiled with mold like substance
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -second to left microwave on cooks line non functional -seal for steam unit in prep area in pore repair as evident by water dripping from unit and accumulating on prep table
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of 3 compartment sink -under hose at interior mop sink, draining into cove molding -water under flooring at dish machine -water under floor at bar
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor near dish machine no longer durable, waste water has become trapped under vinyl floor cover
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -All microwaves on cooks line
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -first light in reach in cooler
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. -right side dumpster
[23-03-4] exterior of fryers and cook line soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris -inside flip top portion of cook line soiled with food debris Interior of cook line cooler pullout drawers soiled with food debris -exterior of all microwaves on cooks line -seals of reach in cooler units at cooks line soiled with food debris -exterior of reach in cooler left of fryers -walk in cooler fan covers soiled with accumulation of dust -interior and exterior mop sinks soiled with accumulation of various
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -reach in cooler left of fryers
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach in cooler at bar under point of sale computer
[36-65-5] Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. -steam present in prep area due to no ventilation above steamer unit
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -faucet at outside mop sink leaking -interior mop sink faucets leaking
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -top floor in front of fryers pealing up, becoming separated from floor

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -All microwaves on cooks line -under handles of reach in cooler units n cooks line -reach in cooler unit left of fryers
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile above mop sink dripping water onto storage shelf below
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles and vents in prep area soiled with mold like substance
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -second to left microwave on cooks line non functional -seal for steam unit in prep area in pore repair as evident by water dripping from unit and accumulating on prep table
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of 3 compartment sink -under hose at interior mop sink, draining into cove molding -water under flooring at dish machine -water under floor at bar
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer -under ice machine
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor near dish machine no longer durable, waste water has become trapped under vinyl floor cover
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -All microwaves on cooks line
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -first light in reach in cooler
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. -right side dumpster
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of fryers and cook line soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris -inside flip top portion of cook line soiled with food debris Interior of cook line cooler pullout drawers soiled with food debris -exterior of all microwaves on cooks line -seals of reach in cooler units at cooks line soiled with food debris -exterior of reach in cooler left of fryers -walk in cooler fan covers soiled with accumulation of dust -interior and exterior mop sinks soiled with accumulation of various -all floor drains throughout establishment soiled with accumulation of food debris
[36-64-5] Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -dish machine area
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -reach in cooler left of fryers
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach in cooler at bar under point of sale computer
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -interior mop sink slow draining
[36-65-5] Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. -steam present in prep area due to no ventilation above steamer unit
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. -water from leaking hose draining onto floor at interior mop sink
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -faucet at outside mop sink leaking -interior mop sink faucets leaking
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -top floor in front of fryers pealing up, becoming separated from floor
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found -2 small flying insects at cookline -1 small flying insects at interior mop sink -1 small flying insect in prep area -4 small flying insects at soda bag in a box rack -5 small flying insects at dish machine area -1 small flying insect at soda fountain in server area -6 small flying insects at soda gun at bar entrance -2 small flying insects at point of sale computer at bar
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of reach in cooler unit left of fryers soiled with food debris -fryers soiled with food debris

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -All microwaves on cooks line -under handles of reach in cooler units n cooks line -reach in cooler unit left of fryers
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles and vents in prep area soiled with mold like substance
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -second to left microwave on cooks line non functional -seal for steam unit in prep area in pore repair as evident by water dripping from unit and accumulating on prep table
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of 3 compartment sink -under hose at interior mop sink, draining into cove molding -water under flooring at dish machine -water under floor at bar
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in freezer -under ice machine
[36-11-4] Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor near dish machine no longer durable, waste water has become trapped under vinyl floor cover
[33-19-4] Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice buildup on floor of walk in freezer
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -All microwaves on cooks line
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -first light in reach in cooler
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. -right side dumpster
[23-03-4] exterior of fryers and cook line soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris -inside flip top portion of cook line soiled with food debris Interior of cook line cooler pullout drawers soiled with food debris -exterior of all microwaves on cooks line -seals of reach in cooler units at cooks line soiled with food debris -exterior of reach in cooler left of fryers -walk in cooler fan covers soiled with accumulation of dust -interior and exterior mop sinks soiled with accumulation of various
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -reach in cooler left of fryers
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -reach in cooler at bar under point of sale computer
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. -interior mop sink slow draining
[36-65-5] Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. -steam present in prep area due to no ventilation above steamer unit
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. -water from leaking hose draining onto floor at interior mop sink
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -faucet at outside mop sink leaking -interior mop sink faucets leaking
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -top floor in front of fryers pealing up, becoming separated from floor
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of reach in cooler unit left of fryers soiled with food debris -fryers soiled with food debris

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -ice machine in prep area
[14-17-4] Drying rack at dish washing area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee phone on shelf far right side of make line in kitchen
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Employee wearing bracelet
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. -ice machine bottom lid not fully attached on left side
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -forks in water cup at serve station
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster. -right side dumpster
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Handwashing sink at cookline
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -6 microwaves in make line kitchen -bottom of floating hot box in kitchen -hinges of cold holding units in kitchen makeline -grease trap above flattop, fryer, grill -coasters on fryer
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall of far right side of kitchen makeline, next to chip holding
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -water shutoff valve at dish pit
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee grabbed and put on gloves with no hand wash, began food preparation
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee repeatedly pulled up pants, did not wash hands before using gloves or hand wash
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at bar -hand wash sink in cook line
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwashing sink at cookline
[16-53-4] Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.