Inspection Report

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APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR

8243 DANI DR · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33966

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3503718
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8893406
DBPR license4605779

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook-line; cooked chicken (49F – Cold Holding); chopped tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding). Per operator items placed in reach-in cooler 2 hours. Operator removed items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.

Basic 3

#1Basic16-23-4

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

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.

#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Operator provided handwashing sign. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:35 PM.

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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.