Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

7995 113 St, Seminole, FL 33772 · Permanent Food Service · License 6217525

B
Grade B
Safety score 89 of 100
Latest visit: Oct 29, 2026 (9 days ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · no follow-up needed · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Oct 29 routine inspection
    1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate, 5 basic
    -11
  • Safety score89

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

7 violations found
  1. First visitOct 29, 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:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 5 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.

      2 live flies next to beer taps at bar

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One expired certificate for Alexis

    Basic5

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      Ice cream not covered in chest freezer on cook line stained

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

      Interior of microwave soiled above salad prep cooler

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

      Floor mats not smooth in multiple locations of kitchen

    • Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

      Halogen bulbs in ceiling lights over kitchen not properly encased

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Employee keys and pack of cigarettes on shelf over prep cooler on cook line, removed

      Fixed on the spot

    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.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1
Lighting1
Employee personal belongings1
Manager certification and employee training1