APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
Is APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR clean? Not quite — only a C, 77/100, the last time the state checked (March 3, 2026). That visit logged 2 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 4 basic violations.
Its most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 cited 2 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 4 basic violations. It currently ranks safer than 26% of Lake County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 3.9 from 2,008 reviews.
Trend: declining · C (77/100)
Get directions Call (352) 708-5717
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- C (77/100)
- Violations
- 7 total — 2 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic
- Address
- 2050 EAST HIGHWAY 50, Clermont, FL
- Cuisine
- American
- Categories
- Restaurant, American restaurant, Bar & grill, Diner, Family restaurant, Hamburger restaurant
- Price
- $$
- Rating
- 3.9 stars (2008 reviews)
- Seats
- 225
- Phone
- (352) 708-5717
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
73% of reviews here touch on how guests are treated, more than any other theme. Reviewers who mention how guests are treated rate this place 4.7 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour. Speed of service follows at 27% of reviews, where ratings average 5.0.
Of the 26 rated reviews, 23 sit at four stars or better and 1 at two or below. Conspicuously absent: portion size, which no reviewer brings up. 5 stars is the modal score, given by 22 of the 26 reviewers who rated.
The inspection lands in between as well: DBPR graded this kitchen a C (77/100), citing 2 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 4 basic violations. That inspection was on March 3, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is downward over the records we hold. That puts it ahead of 26% of graded kitchens in Lake County. Among the items recorded were dishwashing facilities and food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized.
Neither signal is decisive on its own here, which is why both are shown. Read the originals below and judge the pattern yourself.
Our own analysis of 26 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Jessica and chef are probably the best servers yet!
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Listen, Jessica is the best one out there! We asked for medium rare steaks and they didn’t have it right but quickly unless than 10 minutes had medium Rare out in front! The customer service is top tier! She’s definitely the best experience ever! Ask For Jessica!! Regardless the gentleman who brought out the steaks was also very apologetic and wanted to make sure we were happy! Thank you Applebees
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Tried their $14.99 feature and you can pick boneless chicken, riblets, or fried shrimp. I tried all 3 and it wasn't a pleasant experience. The shrimp were fine but not much of a taste. The riblets were terrible. They were dry and just a pile of burnt bones. The boneless chicken was dry but nice sized. The server was by far the best part of the visit. She was very pleasant and very attentive. The restaurant was clean and appeared to be maintained.i
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Ask to sit in Jessica’s section- she’s the best!!
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Jessica is a very friendly waitress and makes the whole experience better.
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Jessica was great thank you
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Jessica was very nice and personable. Great server. Brought our food fast and very friendly.
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Jessica was amazing!! She was sweet and took great care of us. 10/10 would recommend Jessica as best server ever!
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Jessica provided excellent service on our visit to the Clermont location.
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Jessica’s services was phenomenal
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Jessica was fantastic and we will come back just to see her! They had some great deals and the food was really good!
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Thank you, Jessica N, for your amazing service! She was incredibly attentive the entire time. She also took the time to explain some of the promotions available. Definitely recommended!
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Great place to celebrate my daughter’s kindergarten graduation. She really loves the atmosphere, the friendliness and professionalism of the staff here. Job Well Done Applebee’s!!!
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We had a great experience at Applebee's thanks to our waitress Becky T. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. Our drinks stayed full, the food came out quickly, and she checked on us just the right amount. Her positive attitude and excellent customer service really made our visit enjoyable. We’ll definitely be coming back!
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Even though the place was busy - they had only 2 servers on. They did an awsome job with quick service & great tasting food. The waitress was very friendly & polite the whole time. I will definitely be back.
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Jessica was awesome! Great service, good food, the ayce apps well worth it!
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Filthy. I came in, was going to dine in, but went to the restroom and decided to eat elsewhere.
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Pleasant experience, food was tasty and arrived quickly. Jessica is excellent, we enjoyed ourselves
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The steak was great, the sides were ice cold. Told the waitress. She told who ever was in charge. They offered to replace them. I said no. And they made no further attempt to resolve the issue. Charged me full price and the manager didn't even apologize.
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Very good food atmosphere great not stuffy. Service was very good, and they offer now more cost effective ways to enjoy dinner out.
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Food was tasty and great service.
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I come here often and Becky has been my server the last few times. Shes always very polite and attentive and has a great sense of humor. Makes the dinne visits a lot more fun and entertaining
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We love Jessica. She's done a great job over the past few months that our group has come in. Hopefully she'll be there in December when we all come back!
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Jessica was the best server we have had anywhere in a long time. Really appreciated it!
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Always a good meal… love their impossible burger and appreciate that even with our special requests, they always deliver. They have great daily specials. Our server, Jessica, was so upbeat and attentive… makes for an enjoyable evening. The manager stopped by our table, and was very personable.
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Jessica is a fantastic server. She makes our visit fun. We come back time and time again because of her.
Overall Score
41 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 12 AM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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March 3, 2026 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
2 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 4 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
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March 2, 2026 · Routine - Food
Warning Issued
3 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 6 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
- 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
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October 21, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 8 basic
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR, by Florida DBPR grade:
- HUNGRY HOWIE'S
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: March 3, 2026