APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR

MARGATE, FL

dba APPLE FLORIDA, LLC

Status Current (20)

Overview & reputation

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar is a seating restaurant located at 5377 W. Atlantic Boulevard in Margate, Florida. The establishment has a seating capacity of 200 and is licensed by the state as a restaurant.

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Food Safety Score

92 /100 · Excellent

Calculated by Florida Food Scores from DBPR inspection data over the last 36 months. This is not an official government rating. How scores work

Latest DBPR inspection

Jan 15, 2026

The Food Safety Score above reflects up to 4 weighted inspection cycles, not this single visit alone. View full history

Score breakdown

Based on 3 inspection cycles in the last 36 months.

  • Jan 15, 2026 — cycle score 87 (50% weight) · 1 high, 0 intermediate, 3 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Dec 8, 2025 — cycle score 100 (33% weight) · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Jul 25, 2025 — cycle score 88 (17% weight) · 1 high, 0 intermediate, 2 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
View full inspection history (6)

DBPR Inspection History

6 records from Florida DBPR. Tap a row to expand violation details.

What violations mean
Date Result Expand
Jan 15, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V08
Proper hand/arm washing
Improper hand and arm washing technique
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V24
Toxic substance control
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
Class: Food Visit ID: 13473292 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Dec 8, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13569772 PDA Verified Type: Food-Licensing Inspection
Oct 24, 2025
Callback
 Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13558322 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Oct 23, 2025
Warning Issued

Violations Found

H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
I · V41
Toilet facilities
Inadequate or improperly maintained toilet facilities
Class: Food Visit ID: 13557556 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Sep 2, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V16
Proper cooking temps
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V36
Proper ventilation
Inadequate ventilation and lighting
B · V51
Premises clean
Premises not clean or in disrepair
Class: Food Visit ID: 13509497 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full
Jul 25, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V14
Food contact surfaces
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
Class: Food Visit ID: 10913271 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food

License & Location

Location

Address
5377 W. ATLANTIC BLVD
LAKEWOOD SHOPPING CENTER
MARGATE, FL 33063
Seating
200 seats
Phone
2165039755
DBPR District
District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code)
Miami-Dade (code 13)

License

License Number
SEA1621438
License Status
Current (20)
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
Risk Level 2
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Jan 15, 2026

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