APPLEBEE'S
225 STATE ROAD 312, Saint Augustine FL 32086
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In back prep area, 1 flying insect observed. Also, in service area, observed 1 flying insect land on single service drink lids. Operator killed fly and discarded lids.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Lindsey and Ashtyn hired over 60 days ago training not complete.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled with debris.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled with old food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler on cookline gaskets soiled with old food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves on cookline and interior soiled with food debris.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk in reach in cooler near wait station not date marked. Operator discarded.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer has ice build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves and bottom interior soiled.
May 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled. Operator started cleaning.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups near wait station wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer and outside of walk in freezer lower wall area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Around soda nozzle soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters on prep table not protected. Operator covered.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler behind bar area.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filters and walls around hood has grease buildup.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bar, standing water in reach in cooler.
Unsealed wood floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed wood floor in shed outside back door to kitchen not sealed.
Apr 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 22, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. In back prep area, 1 flying insect observed. Also, in service area, observed 1 flying insect land on single service drink lids. Operator killed fly and discarded lids.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By back door near office, pump sprayer unlabeled identified by manager as degreaser, manager labeled.
Dead roaches on premises. In service area of kitchen by pass through window, approximately 16 dead roaches located in electrical breaker box. Manager cleaned up.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dish area, under large conveyor dish machine, food debris and solid buildup.
Grease on the ground. In back enclosed area, at outside mop sink, floor/drain area is soiled with grease.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line, across from fry station, Reach in cooler has significant grease and food debris on side of unit. In prep area, pans stored under table soiled with food debris. On top of steamer, oven gloves stored on top were soiled and damp. On cook line, across from chargrill, backside of Reach in cooler is soiled and has black mold like substance.
Plumbing fixture (toilet, urinal, sink) not easily cleanable. In kitchen, back prep area, hand sink faucet is corroded and no longer easily cleanable.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bar, glass chiller, bottom of Reach in cooler has standing water.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. In back kitchen, under steamer, floor drain is not draining, some standing water present.
Oct 2, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In second reach-in cooler across from cook line, guacamole (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been in cooler overnight. Guacamole discarded by operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In second reach-in cooler across from cook line, guacamole (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been in cooler overnight. Guacamole discarded by operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In wing sauce, soufflé cup used as scoop. Operator removed during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above dish machine has dust buildup.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Grout missing on tiles in front of dish machine. Also in walk-in cooler, tiles cracked.
Food stored on floor. In reach-in freezer, box of bread stored on floor. Operator moved bread.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, ice buildup. Also, ice buildup above all reach-in coolers across from cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. By first roll top cooler across from cook line, utensils stored in 121F. Operator changed water to 135F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At soda station above reach-in cooler, soda grate has rust buildup. Also, bottom shelf at end of cook line, has rust and food debris. Also in Reach-in cooler under soda machine, gaskets have food debris. Operator cleaned gaskets.
Open dumpster lid. Second dumpster lid open. Operator closed.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Second reach-in cooler on bottom shelf across from cook line, missing top layer of shelf and has some rust accumulation.
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