Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Pierce
Last inspected:
4898 Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34947Part of: Applebees Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Pierce has been inspected 25 times since 2016, accumulating 128 violations at an average of 5.1 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Recent inspections show persistent food contact surface violations, with high-priority findings cited in 5 of the last 8 inspections including improper cooking temperatures, employee health reporting failures, and hand washing violations. A fire safety violation was noted in 2019 when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone. The most recent complaint-based inspection on September 17, 2025 was completed with no further action, documenting one high-priority food contact surface violation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Pierce: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Pierce: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Pierce: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Pierce: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Pierce last inspected?
- Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Pierce was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Pierce?
- The most frequently cited violations at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Pierce are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Pierce had?
- Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Pierce has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 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 Pierce find?
- Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Pierce was most recently inspected on September 17, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Pierce ever been shut down?
- No, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Pierce has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
- Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Pierce had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Pierce has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Fort Pierce operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar (2019).
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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