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BEST WESTERN APALACH INN

249 HWY 98, Apalachicola FL 32320 · 850-653-9131

Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 4 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats6
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2901266
Grade history
JAN 24
DEC 24
DEC 25
— STEADY

3 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.( Blood Borne Pathogens Bodily Fluid Spill Kit)
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Stored food not covered. Hash browns not cover. Employee covered the hash brown.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Orange juice machine around the nozzle and inside area.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples not wrapped on the counter.
Intermediate/08B-15-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows hole damage or is in disrepair above three compartment sink area.
Basic/36-32-5
Water leaking from faucet/handle at three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.( Blood Borne Pathogens Bodily Fluid Spill Kit)
Intermediate/11-27-4

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.