Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
4301 W Cortez Rd, Bradenton, FL 34210 · Permanent Food Service · License 5103869
What drove the grade
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 16 routine inspection2 basic-2
- Safety score98
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 16, 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.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic2
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Observed coffee filters and to go boxes improperly stored. Operator corrected them.
Fixed on the spot
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning.
Observed a hammer and a ceiling vent cover improperly stored with dry storage. Operator removed them.
Fixed on the spot
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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.