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APPLEBEE'S

5550 FRUITEVILLE RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 28, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3779853
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13922315
DBPR license6803840

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority0 Intermediate3 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.

Basic 3

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damaged ceiling tiles in the kitchen.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed black buildup on a number of ceiling tiles/vents in the establishment.

#3Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on their bar walk in cooler and there walk in freezer.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

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