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APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR

3690 W 16 AVE · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 16, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3647417
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13461938
DBPR license2331829

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flies flying around bar area, observed one fly flying around dishwasher area, observed one fly flying by mop sink area and two flies flying by drink station by server area.

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink with food debris inside by ware washing area.

Basic 5

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

#2Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a small hole in the ceiling by mop sink.

#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a wrist watch while preparing food at kitchen.

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled by cook line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 7, 2026 1:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.