APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
7441 WEST NEWBERRY ROAD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32605
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 roach on floor in liquor closet across from office, manager killed roach. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico (45F – Cold Holding); rice (45F – Cold Holding) items in the top portion of cooler near reach in freezer, all other items were 41F or below. soup (46F – Cold Holding) cheese sauce (47F – Cold Holding) items in bottom portion of reach in cooler in the middle of cooks line. salsa (46F – Cold Holding); tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding) spinach dip (46F – Cold Holding) pico (45F – Cold Holding) items in top portion of middle reach in cooler on cooks line, all other foods were 41F or below. All foods tempted below 41F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ J.Smith 10/2024.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle behind bar. Interior siding of chip bin on cooks line. Interior rack in salamander. Interior microwave across from grill. Interior reach in cooler under flat top. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink on cooks line, manager placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with purple liquid inside located in liquor room across from office, manager labeled as floor cleaner. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
21-17-4Basic – Clean linens stored on floor. 2 bags of clean linens on floor in outside storage closet, manager placed up off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Liquid butter containers lid is in disrepair/melted located next to the steamer. Drip racks in walk in cooler, rust is starting to pit the surface.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Rubber floor mats in front of Three compartment sink is peeling apart from each other causing water to be trapped under floor mats. Corner in dish area the same rubber flooring is bulging causing a bubble in the floor. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer on cooks line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in food walk in cooler. Exterior handle of microwave at end of cooks line. Hood filters and surrounding area soiled. Door jam of reach in cooler drawers under grill. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler near reach in freezer on cooks line, employee vacuumed water out of cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:18 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.