Applebee's-Monroe~ Store- #75065

145 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Monroe, GA 30655

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Applebee's-Monroe~ Store- #75065 has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Applebee's-Monroe~ Store- #75065's 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: No food probe thermometers that could turn on at cook line. COS PIC obtained new thermometers.

511-6-1.05(3)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed bulk ice machine with pink appearance of slime-like mold on backboard of bulk machine. CA PIC instructed to increase cleaning frequency to prevent build-up of dirt accumulating.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Strainer caved in at 3-compartment sink

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: No trashcan at handwashing sink near office

511-6-1.06(5)(g)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Light seen at bottom of back door. Add weather stripping.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Bottles of oil and water on cook line not labeled with common names. COS PIC labeled bottles.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

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

Inspector notes: Pan of white rice and pan of Mexican rice located in walk-in cooler not cooling properly due to being covered with lids. COS PIC removed lids.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Cutting boards heavily scored/marked on prep line

511-6-1.05(6)(b)

Aug 19, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 9 minor violations.

View 10 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed multiple cartons of spoiled strawberries with a DO NOT USE sign stored on shelf in walk-in cooler with fresh produce. COS:PIC instructed to segregate out spoiled food from in use food.

511-6-1.07(4)(c)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employee with bracelets on wrist while prepping food. COS: Employee took off bracelets and washed hands

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Liquor stored in kitchen liquor closet not stored 6" off floor

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Parchment paper lining shelves in front counter area

511-6-1.05(1)(i)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Ice build up on condenser line on freezer line behind unit

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Sauce containers stored in pans with heavy food debris

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Dish room sink faucet leaking

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Cove molding falling off next to back door.

511-6-1.07(2)(c)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile above ice machine; ceiling tile coming down above reach in fridge near fryers

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Back door has light seen on right side & bottom>add weather-stripping

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Jan 23, 2025

Followup

2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed HW sink near manager's office with food debris in it. CA: PIC instructed HW sinks are only for washing hands. COS: PIC cleaned out sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed tray of romaine lettuce and tray of deli plates without proper date marking. CA: Informed PIC to label foods properly. COS: PIC labeled containers.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: health score not posted where it can be easily seen and still had the old score.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

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

Inspector notes: Observed wet stacking of containers.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed coffee filters not in protective liners.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed cracked plastic shrimp liners.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed microwaves with food debris.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Applebee's-Monroe~ Store- #75065 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Applebee's-Monroe~ Store- #75065 on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Applebee's-Monroe~ Store- #75065?

Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Applebee's-Monroe~ Store- #75065.

How does Applebee's-Monroe~ Store- #75065 compare to other restaurants in Monroe?

Applebee's-Monroe~ Store- #75065 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Monroe average of 80.

Has Applebee's-Monroe~ Store- #75065's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Applebee's-Monroe~ Store- #75065 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Applebee's-Monroe~ Store- #75065 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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