Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala
Last inspected:
2615 Sw 19 Avenue 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.
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 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
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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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
High Priority Violations
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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
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 3 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 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
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala last inspected?
- Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 15, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala had?
- Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala find?
- Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala was most recently inspected on December 15, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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