APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
5377 W. ATLANTIC BLVD, LAKEWOOD SHOPPING CENTER, Margate, FL, 33063
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 2, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (7)
- 29-34-4Critical
Outside near dumpster vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb with hose attached
High Priority - Outside near dumpster vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb with hose attached
High Priority
- 14-69-4Repeat
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line.
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 22-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line flip top coolers
Basic
- 08B-37-4Corrected on site
Food stored in a prohibited area.
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed pan of taco shells on a trash bin on the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 22-02-4Corrected on site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area around soda nozzles soiled. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area around soda nozzles soiled. Employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4Corrected on site
Hand washing sink at bar has no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided. Employee restocked
Intermediate - Hand washing sink at bar has no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided. Employee restocked **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 08B-12-5RepeatCorrected on site
Stored food not covered.
Basic - Stored food not covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.