Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar

3690 W 16 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012 · Permanent Food Service · License 2331829

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 71 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 21, 2026 (2 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority, repeat · fixed by the Oct 21 follow-up · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 19 complaint inspection
2 high priority (1 fixed by the Oct 21 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 3 basic (3 repeats)
-17
Administrative complaint on Oct 19, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score71

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Inspection history

3 inspections · 5 visits

Latest inspection

Oct192026

Complaint inspection

6 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
Basic2
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Still observed.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Still observed.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 19, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
6 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed cooked ribs (46°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (44°F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, as per operator door was opened while receiving food delivered. Operator closed door.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed approximately +10 small flying insects at bar area by blender. Observed approximately +8 small flying insect at beer dispenser at bar area.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate1
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  Observed sliced prime rib opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening on shelves at walk in cooler.
Basic3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed on reach in cooler across grill at kitchen area. Observed soiled shelves at walk in cooler.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed soiled gaskets on standing freezer across fryers.
  Repeat violation
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Observed on unit across flat grill across at cook line.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 2

Sep42026A93Complaint inspection7 violations No follow-up needed

First visitSep 4, 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.
7 violations found:
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
Basic7
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
  Observed on spinach dip container at cook line, operator stored properly.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  Observed on clean metal containers by preparation area.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed soiled reach in cooler interior at cook line, also observed on standing freezer at cook line.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed soiled gaskets on ice cream reach in cooler at cook line.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Toilet leaking.
  Observed one of the toilets on women's bathroom will not stop flushing and standing water water on floor. As per operator work order is placed already.
  Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Observed on 3 units at cook line.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Observed by soda dispenser at kitchen area.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Jul272026F55Routine inspection9 violations, 3 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Complaint after follow-up

Follow-up visitJul 29, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed approximately 8 small flying insects at dishwashing area.
  Administrative complaint
Basic2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Still observed.
  More time given
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Still observed.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 27, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
9 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed cooked chicken (45°F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45°F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (44°F - Cold Holding); cooked penne (46°F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than 4 hours. Employee moved food containers to walk in cooler.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
  Manager coached waitress on proper procedures.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed approximately 4 small flying insects at dry storage area. Also observed approximately 11 small flying insects at dishwashing area.
Basic6
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Observed ribs seasoning container not identified at dry storage area. Employee labeled during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  Observed on cooked chicken and shredded cheese containers on drawers at cook line, employee stored properly.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed inside sauce container at cook line, employee removed during inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Observed soiled reach in cooler interior at cook line. Observed soiled reach in freezer interior at cook line.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Observed standing water on 2 units at cook line.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Observed at dry storage area.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.