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APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

201 CYPRESS GARDEN BLVD · WINTER HAVEN · Polk County · FL 33880

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 27, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3769161
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13887683
DBPR license6306150

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority35A-02-8

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in front service area in kitchen

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line cold holding station pico 44-46, advised operator to place in ice bath. Operator discarded product

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave on cooks line soiled Racks holding clean dishes soiled

Basic 5

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board cut marks Rusted racks in walk in cooler Ice build up beer cooler

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind and under cooling equipment on cooks line cold holding Behind bar booth seating there is a gap between booth and wall that has debris of old menus, crayons , and various items.

#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in cooler and walk in freezer

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles on hand wash sink next to walk in cooler Fan cover in walk in cooler soiled

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 28, 2026 11:13 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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