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APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR

5377 W. ATLANTIC BLVD, LAKEWOOD SHOPPING CENTER, Margate, FL, 33063

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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.