Applebee's

2219 Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Applebee's, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average Fort Oglethorpe facility scores 92, putting Applebee's on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 7, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILINGS OF ALL MICROWAVES. CA: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE KEPT FREE OF DEBRIS. COS: PIC WIPED DOWN MICROWAVES.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK IN FRONT SERVER AREA. CA: HANDSINKS MUST HAVE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. COS: PIC PUT TOWLES AT SINK.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

Sep 11, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON INSIDE CEILING OF MICROWAVES. CA: PIC HAD CEILINGS OF MICROWAVES CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. CA: PIC HAD INSIDES CLEANED UP FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN, SHREDDED CHEESE, AND RAW SALMON (52F, 51F, 46F) COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F IN REACH IN COOLER DRAWERS BELOW GRILL. CA: DETERMINED LEAVING DRAWERS CRACKED BETWEEN USES INSTEAD OF FULLY CLOSING IS LIKELY THE CAUSE. TEMPERATURE LOGS INDICATE FOODS WERE 41F OR BELOW LESS THAN 4 HOURS AGO. ITEMS WERE MOVED TO WALK IN COOLER TO COOL BACK DOWN TO 41F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Aug 20, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON INSIDE CEILING OF MICROWAVES. CA: PIC HAD CEILINGS OF MICROWAVES CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIP PAN MISSING ON RIGHT SIGHT OF HOOD VENTS ABOVE FRYERS. CA: PIC WILL ORDER NEW DRIP PAN.

511-6-1.05(2)(n)

Feb 26, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no measurable sanitizer in the sanitizer bucket during time of inspection. CA: PIC refilled sanitizer buckets.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cook prepping food wearing watch and bracelets on both wrists. CA: PIC had employee remove items

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Applebee's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Applebee's on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Applebee's?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Applebee's.

How does Applebee's compare to other restaurants in Fort Oglethorpe?

Applebee's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Oglethorpe average of 92.

Has Applebee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Applebee's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Applebee's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Applebee's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Applebee's is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Jack's Family Restaurants

Billy's Fort Lake Skating Rink

2076 Lafayette Rd

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Fort Oglethorpe → American restaurants in Georgia → American restaurants in Fort Oglethorpe