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APPLEBEE'S

Health inspection records show APPLEBEE'S in PUNTA GORDA has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.5/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file

3690 West 16th Avenue
Hialeah, Florida, 33012
Wynken Blynken and Nod Trailer Park
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/5/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13624220

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of cups at bar due to being stacked with no airflow. Operator removed from being stacked by separating to allow airflow. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker in the incorrect location at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker on the closed side (incorrect location) of the hose connected to the chemicals on the splitter. Operator placed on the open side of hose between splitter and hose. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11/14/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13497408

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet glass cups stacked at wait station.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils in water 86F at dipper well across the cookline. Operator replaced with water at/or above 135F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

8/19/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10882127

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water 122F at dipper well. Operator removed the utensils from water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm on test strip. Operator corrected to 50ppm by replacing the empty sanitizer container. Corrected On-Site

2/6/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8893249

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 23-24-4: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
  • 10-07-4: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
  • 29-42-4: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

9/18/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8743531

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple tanks not secured next to Walk in Cooler. Operator secured the tanks. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - 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
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - 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.

4/23/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8605735

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at the end of cookline.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water 130F at frontline. Operator corrected to a minimum of 135F by increasing the temperature. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed forks not inverted at bar counter. Operator inverted the forks. Corrected On-Site