APPLEBEE'S
24467 SANDHILL BLVD · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33983
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 1
16-37-1Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. The ecolab technician has changed the dish machine to chemical sanitization due to heat sanitization inoperable.The establishment has no chlorine test strips to measure the sanitization.
Basic 2
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple tanks not secured next to Walk in Cooler. Operator secured the tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. The employee placed hair restraint on their head. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:10 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.