Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
4638 E SR 64, Bradenton, FL 34208 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105040
What drove the grade
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer cooks line.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 12 routine inspection3 basic-3
- Safety score97
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 12, 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.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer cooks line.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting glasses for beverages next to fountain beverage machine.
Person in charge separated glasses to air dry.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on split faucet mop sink.
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
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.