Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in The Villages
Last inspected:
1009 Bichara Blvd, The Villages, FL 32159Part of: Applebees Florida health inspections, violations & closures
The Applebee's location in The Villages has accumulated 138 violations across 25 inspections since records began, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection—slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have centered on employee health reporting (cited in at least 3 inspections), chemical storage (appearing in 6 of the last 8 inspections), food contact surface sanitation (cited repeatedly), and consumer advisory failures. Intermediate-priority violations for management awareness and food handling practices have also appeared. The most recent inspection on October 20, 2025 was a complaint-based investigation that resulted in one basic violation and was completed with no further action required.
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 The Villages: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in The Villages: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 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· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in The Villages: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in The Villages last inspected?
- Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in The Villages was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in The Villages?
- The most frequently cited violations at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in The Villages are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in The Villages had?
- Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in The Villages has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in The Villages find?
- Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in The Villages was most recently inspected on August 28, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in The Villages ever been shut down?
- No, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in The Villages 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- 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.
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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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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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