Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Winter Haven
Last inspected:
201 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880Part of: Applebees Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Winter Haven has accumulated 164 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.9 per visit. The facility has not been shut down. Improper ventilation, missing consumer advisories, and chemical storage violations are the most frequently cited issues. In September 2024, inspectors issued an administrative complaint following 11 violations and returned the next day for compliance verification.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Winter Haven: Comparison to Polk County Averages
This Facility
5.8
violations / inspection
5.8 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg
3.26
violations / inspection
3.26 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Polk County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Winter Haven: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024069194 | $200.00 | Sep 18, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Winter Haven: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Next to backdrop.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Winter Haven: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Winter Haven: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Winter Haven last inspected?
- Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Winter Haven was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Winter Haven?
- The most frequently cited violations at Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Winter Haven are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Winter Haven had?
- Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Winter Haven has had 29 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 Winter Haven find?
- Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Winter Haven was most recently inspected on April 14, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Winter Haven ever been shut down?
- No, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Winter Haven 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 V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- 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.
- Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Winter Haven had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Winter Haven has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Winter Haven faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Winter Haven has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Winter Haven been fined?
- Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar in Winter Haven has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) 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).
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