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APPLEBEE'S

24467 SANDHILL BLVD · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33983

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 22, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3706354
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13744839
DBPR license1801817

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

3 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

Intermediate 1

#3Intermediate29-28-4

Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water cartridge expiration date of 10/16/24.

Basic 2

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed residue buildup on the top exterior of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of machine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles in disrepair at Walk in Freezer underneath shelf.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.