APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
4835 S FLORIDA AVE · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33803
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 7 live flies on wall by ice machine. Observed 1 live fly on wall in server station. Observed 3 live flies on walls in dish area **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall at shelving in dish pit. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- parmesan cheese (45F – Cold Holding); cheddar (45F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (44F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F – Cold Holding); cooked rice (47F – Cold Holding). Manager opened freezer door, and called for service. **Warning**
Basic 2
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease buildup on floor behind fryers **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing grout by ice machine, server and dish area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:20 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.