Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR

1210 SR 70 E · OKEECHOBEE · Okeechobee County · FL 34972-4501

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 28, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3661700
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13508514
DBPR license5700699

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#1High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Four small flying insects in back area, not landing on food. Operator terminated and or whisked out of establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Precooked riblets in walk in prepared 5/27 per operator date mark (51F – Cold Holding). Spinach dip (51F – Cold Holding) on line Operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Precooked riblets in walk in prepared 5/27 per operator date mark (51F – Cold Holding). Spinach dip (51F – Cold Holding) on line Operator removed from service. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 11:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.