APPLEBEE'S
5550 FRUITEVILLE RD, Sarasota FL 34232 · (941) 379-2260
Last inspected Oct 1, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
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OCT 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed an employee wash their hands without soap. Operator had them rewash their hands with soap.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on top of the dish machine.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the outside of the dish machine. Operator cleaned it.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator did not have their license available to see. Operator had it emailed to them and printed out.
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of their dish machine.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed a waiter handle dirty dishes and wash his hands with just water. Operator had the employee rewash with soap.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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 debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dishwasher.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on multiple ceiling ents in the establishment.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple utensil with their handles in contact with the food. Operator removed the handles.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 120F water. Operator removed the utensils and replaced the water.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper stored over the coffee station.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris build up on the interior of the cook line reach in freezer.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Oct 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris build up on the exterior of the dishwasher. Operator cleaned off the exterior.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vent in the kitchen with black build up.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop with the handle touching food in a container of almonds. Operator removed handle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper stationed above the coffee machine and drink counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the right side equipment on the cook line with a build up of grease.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the alcohol walk in cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.Observed sink and surface 11.76.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed utensils handles inside of the almond and rice noodle containers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink at bar area has no sign. Manager corrected by adding sign.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand-wash sinks faucet lever causes water to splash on adjacent surfaces. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Single use items in outside shed on floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fans inside of walk in cooler and freezer had dust buildup. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.