Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
BCutting Edge4712 E Ray Rd, Gilbert 85296
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-35318
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jul 6, 2026Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed penne pasta at 47*F - 50*F using prober thermometer, verified by person in charge (PIC). Pasta was prepared one hour prior to inspection and was cooling in the top of the make-line unit and also in a container covered with plastic wrap in the bottom of the same unit. PIC relocated the pasta to the walk-in to rapid cool. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: TCS foods must be cooled in: uncovered/loosely covered, shallow containers less than 4 inches deep, in equipment designed to rapidly cool, by using an ice bath, by using ice as an ingredient, or another effective means.
Mar 25, 2026RoutinecleanA+
No violations noted at time of inspection.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Discussed when to wash hands.
2025
Sep 17, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Correction of the priority foundation item(s) #38 found during the inspection conducted on 9/9/2025 verified by the inspector on 9/17/2025 via electronic means. A copy of this re-inspection report was provided to the establishment via electronic means.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Sep 9, 2025Routine1 foundationB
Calibrated thermometer. Re-inspection 10 days for violation #38.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed several fruit flies near the ice machine, in the dish pit, and in the expo area. According to PIC, pest control treatments are applied monthly. The last treatment was 8/14/2025. Discussed pest harborage conditions such as unprotected outer openings (doors and windows), pooling water and soil/debris. PIC will contact the pest control company, remove/repair any harborage conditions. The pest control invoice can be provided by email. Re-inspection within 10 days. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Jun 5, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+
Discussed checking the effectiveness of the air curtain installed at the back door. Discussed the vent covers. Calibrated thermometer.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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a pair of tongs stored in a container of sliced lemons, with the handle in contact with the lemons. The tongs were not observed being used during the inspection. PIC ran the tongs through the dish machine and hung them on the side of the pan. PIC also reviewed the correct storage of the tongs with employees, which should not have the handle in contact with the lemons or other foods. If utensils are stored in food, the handles must be stored above the surface of the food. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-304.12 - Core: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage
Feb 18, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+
Calibrated thermometer. Discussed the leak at the dish machine booster and 3-compartment sink faucet.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.
Inspector's notes
Observed the hose of the soda gun in the bar in contact with the ice in the bin below, which is used for beverages. PIC removed the hose and discarded the ice that was in contact with the hose. Discussed moving the soda gun so that the hose does not lay in the ice. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
2024
Nov 20, 2024Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA+
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed floor drain located below the main prep table in the kitchen to have an accumulation of food debris in the grate used to catch food debris, which is preventing the water to properly drain, causing water to pool around the food prep area. The food debris was removed, and the water was observed to properly drain. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic mater, and food debris caught in the drain to prevent large pooling of water. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jun 5, 2024RoutinecleanA+
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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and receivedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Cutting Edge A+,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Eric W.
Mar 22, 2024RoutinecleanA+
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.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and receivedOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Cutting Edge A+,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Eric T
2023
Dec 13, 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 and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Calibrated thermometer.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed at time of inspection. On 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.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Signer: Bryan Schnee
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →