Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
4835 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813 · Permanent Food Service · License 6305762
What drove the grade
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 14 complaint inspection4 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitOct 14, 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.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Cook-line, operator removed bowl
Fixed on the spot
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Reach in freezer at the bar
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
At bar in the reach in cooler employee removed water and sanitized area
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Throughout the kitchen, operator began cleaning the floor
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
Licensing inspection2 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 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.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Top of the exterior of the dishwasher.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels.
Back Prep area.
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.