Applebee's

4015 Gateway Blvd, Grovetown, GA 30813

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Applebee's, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Grovetown facility scores 92, putting Applebee's on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed establishment in need of overall cleaning. CA: Clean floors and walls.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed multiple dishes being wet stacked. CA: Ensure dishes air dry properly before stacking.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink with significant leak causing water accumulation throughout kitchen. CA: Have leak repaired as soon as possible.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice machine with black build-up on shoot. COS: Ice machine's use was stopped, and cleaning began. CA: Clean ice thoroughly and routinely including scoop.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed establishment in need of overall cleaning. CA: Clean floors and walls.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed multiple dishes being wet stacked. CA: Ensure dishes air dry properly before stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink with significant leak causing water accumulation throughout kitchen. CA: Have leak repaired as soon as possible.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

Dec 9, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink with significant leak causing water accumulation throughout kitchen

511-6-1.06(2)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed establishment in need of overall cleaning

511-6-1.07(1)(a)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed clean dishes on rack near dishwasher with food debris and grill top with significant buildup

511-6-1.05(7)(c)

Jun 6, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in unit holding several items above 41 degrees fahrenheit. Potential factor could be food truck delivered. CA: Have unit serviced, routinely check temperature of food items throughout the day.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed bag of onions sitting on floor in dry storage area. CA: Ensure food items are stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observe employee wearing watch while prepping/cooking food. CA: Ensure employees are not wearing anything on wrists while prepping/cooking foods.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed establishment in need of overall cleaning. CA: Ensure establishment is cleaned routinely.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Applebee's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Applebee's on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Applebee's?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Applebee's.

How does Applebee's compare to other restaurants in Grovetown?

Applebee's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Grovetown average of 92.

Has Applebee's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Applebee's have averaged around three 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 three times per year on average.

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