Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Lakeland
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4835 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803Part of: Applebees Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Lakeland has logged 24 inspections since January 2022, accumulating 139 total violations—averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have centered on proper cooking temperatures, which appeared in 6 inspections, chemical storage and toxic substance control, each cited in 5 inspections, and employee health reporting, documented in 2 inspections. The most recent inspection on December 18, 2025 identified 8 violations—4 high-priority—including improper hand and arm washing, improper cooking temperatures, and toxic substance control issues, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Lakeland last inspected?
- Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 18, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Lakeland are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Lakeland had?
- Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Lakeland has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Lakeland find?
- Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Lakeland was most recently inspected on December 18, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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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).
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