Applebee's
24467 Sandhill Blvd, Punta Gorda, FL 33983 · Permanent Food Service · License 1801817
What drove the grade
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 22 routine inspection1 intermediate, 2 basic-5
- Safety score95
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 22, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Observed water cartridge expiration date of 10/16/24.
Basic2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Observed residue buildup on the top exterior of Dish Machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of machine.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Observed tiles in disrepair at Walk in Freezer underneath shelf.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.