Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Tamarac

Last inspected:

6005 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321

Part of: Applebees Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

This Applebee's location in Tamarac has had 27 inspections over the past decade with 124 total violations, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection—below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. However, the violation record shows a concerning pattern of employee health reporting violations, which appeared in at least 7 inspections across 2023 through 2025, including in two of the three most recent inspections. Shell stock handling and time-temperature control violations have also recurred. A complaint-based inspection on September 2, 2025, yielded 10 violations including three high-priority findings and triggered an administrative complaint recommendation. The most recent inspection on January 7, 2026, was completed with no further action, citing 4 basic violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
124Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Tamarac: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 4.6 violations / inspection 4.6 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Tamarac: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Tamarac: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 4 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· 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

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Tamarac: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Tamarac last inspected?
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Tamarac was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Tamarac?
The most frequently cited violations at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Tamarac are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Approved food source.
How many health inspections has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Tamarac had?
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Tamarac has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Tamarac find?
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Tamarac was most recently inspected on January 7, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Tamarac ever been shut down?
No, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Tamarac has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Tamarac had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Tamarac has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Tamarac operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar (2016).

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