Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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APPLEBEE'S

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 6, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3503561
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8893249
DBPR license1801817

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 Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing vacuum breaker on splitter at interior mop sink. Operator placed vacuum breaker on the splitter at mop sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 2

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on the interior of walk in cooler and freezer handles. Operator sanitized the handles. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in standing water 132F. Operator removed the utensils from the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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.