Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala
Last inspected:
2615 Sw 19 Ave Rd, Ocala, FL 34471Part of: Applebees Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala has accumulated 217 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.2 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces recurring compliance issues, particularly with consumer advisories, food contact surfaces, and ventilation. In 2023, inspectors issued administrative complaints after finding 19 and 10 violations respectively in back-to-back visits. Recent inspections in late 2025 show continued enforcement activity, with 11 violations cited in December including 4 high-priority items.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections36 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 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· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 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· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala last inspected?
- Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala had?
- Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala find?
- Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala was most recently inspected on August 3, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 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.
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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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