Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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APPLEBEE'S

5550 FRUITEVILLE RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 9, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3477666
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8788663
DBPR license6803840

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 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.

High Priority 1

#3High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the hood filters.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
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.