Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
A+Cutting Edge13756 W Bell Rd, Surprise 85374
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-35315
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 17, 2026Routine2 coreA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: overfill at cold holding units on cook line
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation Observed wall near prep station, where cut resistant gloves are stored, soiled, with visible food reside. All areas should be clean to sight and touch. Person in charge removed gloves for cleaning and sanitation and will assign staff to clean area daily. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed person on cook line with about 10-inch-long beard preparing and cooking foods without hair restraint. No beard guards available onsite. Staff tucked beard into shirt and to obtain a beard guard at next available time. Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, or other effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single service and single-use articles. 2-402.11 - Core: Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Apr 7, 2026Routine1 coreA+
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: storage of employee drinks, glove usage, instances of contamination, thermometer calibration, storage of skillet holder utensil
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed wall near prep station, where cut resistant gloves are stored, heavily soiled, with visible food reside. All areas should be clean to sight and touch. Person in charge removed gloves and will assign staff to clean area regularly. 4-602.11 (E) - Core: Equipment Food - Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency; Non-TCS. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
2025
Nov 18, 2025RoutinecleanA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Inspection report e-mailed.
Jul 7, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed sanitizer concentration and monitoring of dishwasher sanitizer
Inspector's notes
FRP wall near 3 compartment sink is pealing, exposing wall interior and a hole between cove base and wall. Same was observed at the FRP wall by mop sink. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Inspector's notes
The following food items were observed with internal temperature range of 47-50*F while being cold held inside the make-line unit across from fryers at cook line; Diced cooked chicken, Pico, diced tomatoes, cut lettuce, and cheese. The ambient temperature of the unit was 58*F according to inspectors min/max (after 15minutes). Per PIC, all products were at proper temperatures (below 41*F) during the food safety check which took place 1.5hrs prior to this inspection. Inspectors reviewed the food safety checklist and confirmed times and completion. PIC submitted a work order for the unit and advised staff not to use it until fixed. All products were taken back to walk-in cooler where they were properly cooled with lids off to facilitate rapid cooling. TCS foods must be cold held at 41*F or below to prevent bacterial growth. Discussed the temperature danger zone (range between 41*F and 135*F) with PIC. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Apr 10, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed best practices for when using ice baths, discussed cooling parameters and importance of air circulation during the cooling process, discussed integrated pest management. ***
Inspector's notes
Microwave ovens at cook line observed with encrusted food debris. Multiple refrigerator handles also observed with debris. PIC was advised to increase the cleaning frequency to prevent possible contamination when food is heated in microwaves and contamination of hands when opening refrigerators. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
Inspector's notes
FRP wall near 3 compartment sink is pealing, exposing wall interior and a hole between cove base and wall. Same was observed at the FRP wall by mop sink. Also observed broken tiles and missing tile grout at multiple areas throughout the kitchen.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Predefined Comment: All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection.
2024
Oct 21, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Establishment was temporarily using time as a control at one of the cold holding units on the line, PIC demonstrated knowledge of the procedure and stated it was temporary as they await service.**Discussed approved plumbing for chemical dispensers**
Inspector's notes
Observed food residue and build-up inside 3 microwaves at cook line. Also observed food resdue on microwave door handles. Food contact surfaces of cooking or reheating equipment shall be kept free of encrusted food deposits and other soil accumulations. Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC assigned an employee to clean the microwave at time of inspection. Advised PIC to clean equipment after spills and more frequent. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.13 - Core: Microwave Ovens
Jun 3, 2024Routine1 coreA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A” grade.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Discussed sanitizer concentration at bar**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Samantha O.
Core-4-501.13, C: Microwave Ovens ----- Observed food residue and build-up inside microwaves at the cook line. Food contact surfaces of cooking or reheating equipment shall be kept free of encrusted food deposits and other soil accumulations. Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC assigned an employee to clean the microwave at time of inspection. Advised PIC to clean equipment after spills. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Apr 29, 2024RoutinecleanA+
This establishment received an A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed date marking, ice bath construction, and AVB connection restrictionsThe Inspection Report was emailed and confirmed to have been received at time of inspectionOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Samantha Owens
2023
Nov 29, 2023RoutinecleanA+
This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A” grade.This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Discussed backflow prevention and advised PIC to fix leak at the faucet used to fill the steamer**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed at time of inspection.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Samantha O.
Aug 10, 2023Routine2 coreA+
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A” grade.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Samantha O.
Core-4-501.13, C: Microwave Ovens ----- Observed food residue and build-up inside the microwaves across from fryers. Food contact surfaces of cooking or reheating equipment shall be kept free of encrusted food deposits and other soil accumulations. Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC assigned an employee to clean the microwave at time of inspection. Advised PIC to clean equipment after use. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils ----- Bottom of refrigerated units were observed with food debris; reach-in coolers at cook line. Discussed cleaning frequency. Please keep equipment clean including equipment door handles. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →