APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
5377 W. ATLANTIC BLVD, LAKEWOOD SHOPPING CENTER, Margate, FL, 33063
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 15, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (4)
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main cold table; spinach dip (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods in unit not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main cold table; spinach dip (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator foods in unit not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Observed food seated next to hot table. Operator removed spinach dip from area, then placed bag of ice to quick chill away from hot table. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 24-08-4Corrected on site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean ware washing rack
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On clean ware washing rack observed multiple hotel pans still wet but stacked on each other. Operators removed to properly clean and air dry **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside walk in freezer. Multiple shelves and closed boxes covered in ice. Floor of walk in freezer under fan unit has a layer of ice built up
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up inside walk in freezer. Multiple shelves and closed boxes covered in ice. Floor of walk in freezer under fan unit has a layer of ice built up
Basic
- 08B-12-5Corrected on site
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer, chicken tenders in a hotel pans not covered. Operator covered
Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer, chicken tenders in a hotel pans not covered. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 13, 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.