Inspection
Oct 21, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 21, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
11a Allstate Rd
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Quick Answers
- When was Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 21, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 12 inspections on record, from Apr 23, 2024 to Oct 21, 2026.
- Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 12 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 23, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
12 inspectionsInspection
May 22, 2026
Passed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s Notes
1) Filters and hood with grease and carbon build up clean to remove 2) Hood sticker expired Have cleaned by licensed hood company with BFD
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Walkin freezer with heavy ice build up and dripping from ceiling clean to remove and repair
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Cracked floor tiles repair
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 22, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
May 8, 2026
Failed
3 recorded violations
minorCode 590.004/4-202.18-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Ventilation Hood Systems Filters (C)
Inspector’s Notes
1) Filters and hood with grease and carbon build up clean to remove 2) Hood sticker expired Have cleaned by licensed hood company with BFD
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Walkin freezer with heavy ice build up and dripping from ceiling clean to remove and repair
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Cracked floor tiles repair
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 8, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 22, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 29, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 29, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 3, 2025
Passed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Soiled wiping cloth on the counter. Discontinue and store in a sanitizer
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature
Official Wording
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Marinara sauce at the hot line at 112F stored an hour ago. Reheated by the PIC/Maintain temperature of 135F or above.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Ice machine has black and pink spots inside the chute and outside near the lid. Clean Ice cream scoop dispenser heavily soiled.Clean daily
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Trash area heavily greased and food debris on the floor.Clean with frequency
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official Wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide paper towels at the hand sink in the Bar.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 3, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 26, 2025
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Soiled wiping cloth on the counter. Discontinue and store in a sanitizer
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-P1Food temperature
Official Wording
(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Marinara sauce at the hot line at 112F stored an hour ago. Reheated by the PIC/Maintain temperature of 135F or above.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Ice machine has black and pink spots inside the chute and outside near the lid. Clean Ice cream scoop dispenser heavily soiled.Clean daily
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Trash area heavily greased and food debris on the floor.Clean with frequency
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesmajorCode 590.006/6-301.12-PFOther
Official Wording
Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide paper towels at the hand sink in the Bar.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 26, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 11, 2025
Passed
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted brown cutting boards on the cookline chipped. Replace
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide irreversible thermometer for hot temp dish machine.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted inside the icemachine black spots. Clean to remove Hood filters above the grill on the cookline heavily greased. Clean with frequency.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official Wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Repair the ceiling tiles above the entry to the walkin. Broken tiles/grout on the cookline near the fryerlator. Repair
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Black mold like spots in the walkin on the ceiling. Clean to remove Floors under the equipment on the cookline heavily soiled. Clean with frequency Floors in the bar area under the equipment soiled. Clean Floors in the back prep/dish area heavily soiled. Clean Vents above the dish area heavily soiled. Clean
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.007/7-209.11-COther
Official Wording
Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted at the bar personal items stored with single use items. Remove and train staff to store personal items in a designated employee storage.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 11, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 4, 2025
Failed
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.004/4-202.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted brown cutting boards on the cookline chipped. Replace
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.004/4-302.13-PFFood temperature
Official Wording
Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Provide irreversible thermometer for hot temp dish machine.
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturemajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted inside the icemachine black spots. Clean to remove Hood filters above the grill on the cookline heavily greased. Clean with frequency.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-101.11-COther
Official Wording
Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Repair the ceiling tiles above the entry to the walkin. Broken tiles/grout on the cookline near the fryerlator. Repair
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingminorCode 590.006/6-501.12-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Frequency and Restrictions (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Black mold like spots in the walkin on the ceiling. Clean to remove Floors under the equipment on the cookline heavily soiled. Clean with frequency Floors in the bar area under the equipment soiled. Clean Floors in the back prep/dish area heavily soiled. Clean Vents above the dish area heavily soiled. Clean
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.007/7-209.11-COther
Official Wording
Storage-Other Personal Care Items (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Noted at the bar personal items stored with single use items. Remove and train staff to store personal items in a designated employee storage.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 12, 2024
Passed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Lemons/limes need to be washed in the prep sink before cutting. Retrain staff/ corrected on site by PIC
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Prep sink/cookline refrigeration doors and handles/frylator doors and inside is heavily greased build up.Clean Under the equipment on the cook line floors has heavy build of grease.Clean Prep sink drain has heavy grease build. Clean
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Hand sink on the bar has broken soap dispenser.Repair
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood on the cookline has expired sticker.Service
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals
Official Wording
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Sanitizer too high/Toxic in the bucket on the cookline. Repair.Corrected on site by PIC
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelymajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Tomato dicer stored with the clean equipment has food debris on the blade. Clean and retrain staff
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 12, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 4, 2024
Failed
6 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-307.11-CContamination
Official Wording
Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Lemons/limes need to be washed in the prep sink before cutting. Retrain staff/ corrected on site by PIC
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
More about food not protected from contaminationmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Tomato dicer stored with the clean equipment has food debris on the blade. Clean and retrain staff
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.004/4-602.13-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Prep sink/cookline refrigeration doors and handles/frylator doors and inside is heavily greased build up.Clean Under the equipment on the cook line floors has heavy build of grease.Clean Prep sink drain has heavy grease build. Clean
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-301.11-PFHandwashing
Official Wording
Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Hand sink on the bar has broken soap dispenser.Repair
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood on the cookline has expired sticker.Service
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode 590.007/7-204.11-PChemicals
Official Wording
Sanitizers Criteria-Chemicals (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Sanitizer too high/Toxic in the bucket on the cookline. Repair.Corrected on site by PIC
In Plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
More about chemicals stored or used unsafelyOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 4, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Apr 23, 2024
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.005/5-501.115-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Greasy soils evident on outside surface. Clean to remove. Pan of lettuce in outside area discarded on site by PIC.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Apr 23, 2024 · Original Source
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