Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar
8243 Dani Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33966 · Permanent Food Service · License 4605779
99
out of 100
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Grade A
Safety score 99 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 28, 2026
What drove the grade
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 28 complaint inspection1 basic-1
- Safety score99
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitComplaint inspection
1 violation found
- First visitJul 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
1 violation found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic1
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed metal containers in back prep area wet nesting.
Reporting only1
Code 46, Exits: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked.
For reporting purposes only. Observed rear exit blocked by cardboard boxes, the manager removed the items.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.
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