Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar
15151 N Cleveland Ave, North Fort Myers, FL 33903 · Permanent Food Service · License 4604141
What drove the grade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 9 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 4 basic (1 repeat)-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 9, 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.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels in towel dispenser in woman's bathroom. Operator refilled paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Observed in use knife stored between equipment on cook line. Operator removed knife from crack.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Observed employee wearing a cloth bracelet while preparing food on cook line.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Observed old labels in clean metal pans on shelf next to dry goods. Operator removed labels.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed metal pans stacked wet nesting on shelf next to dry storage.
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.