Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Myers
Last inspected:
8243 Dani Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33966Part of: Applebees Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Myers has accumulated 98 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.3 per visit. The facility has never been shut down. Proper ventilation was the most frequently cited violation, accounting for 14 citations. A 2025 fire inspection documented one blocked exit.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
3.3
violations / inspection
3.3 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Myers: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked by a cart with boxes. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 6 inspections16 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Myers last inspected?
- Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Myers are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Myers had?
- Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Myers has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Myers find?
- Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- No, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Myers had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Myers has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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