Applebee's Grill & Bar

1647 N Expressway, Griffin, GA 30223
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Applebee's Grill & Bar is still short, with only two visits logged. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Compared to the broader Griffin restaurant scene, where the average is 85, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper cooling methods are used for Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
95
Jul 30, 2025
Initial
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods do not meet temperature requirements of 41 degrees or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods, based on times and temperatures, are not cooling adequately for safety.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed coolers do not maintain TCS food items at 41 degrees or below. Ambient temperatures of coolers above 41 degrees F.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Applebee's Grill & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Applebee's Grill & Bar on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Applebee's Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Griffin?

Applebee's Grill & Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Griffin average of 85.

Has Applebee's Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Applebee's Grill & Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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