Applebee's Restaurant

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Applebee's Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2025. Applebee's Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

4 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container, required records available

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)7. Spray bottle of oil not labeled

1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)7

In-use utensil; properly stored

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(b)1.iv Observed numerous scoops stored in product without handles. Observed spoon stored in butter with handle touching product

1200-23-01-.04(6)(b)1.iv

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) Build-up in storage containers holding clean utensils. Build-up on clean dish side of dish machine.

1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(a) Floor in walk-in units in poor repair. Standing water in beer cooler.

1200-23-01-.06(5)(a)

Jan 21, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

4 minor violations.

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In-use utensil; properly stored

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(b)1.iv Plastic containers without handles found stored in salad in cooler drawer as scoops. Discussed proper scoop use and storage with PIC.

1200-23-01-.04(6)(b)1.iv

Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1. Plates and bowls stored over prep line right side up; small amount of debris found on top plate of one stack. Please store dishes upside-down or covered when possible to avoid debris contacting food-contact surfaces.

1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) Buildup on floors throughout kitchen, on exterior of dish machine, and on white deflector plate in ice machine.

1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(a) Cracked floor tiles throughout kitchen

1200-23-01-.06(5)(a)

Dec 18, 2025

Food Service Establishment Inspection

3 minor violations.

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Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1. Equipment stacked wet nesting.

1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) Build-up on stored equipment.

1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(a) Floor tiles damaged, grout in poor repair throughout kitchen. Roof leaking onto floor in back prep area.

1200-23-01-.06(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Applebee's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Applebee's Restaurant on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Applebee's Restaurant?

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

Has Applebee's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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