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APPLEBEE'S

24467 SANDHILL BLVD, PUNTA GORDA, FL 33983

License #1801817

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Quick take

APPLEBEE'S in PUNTA GORDA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 91.8 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 5, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 6 total violations — 2 critical, 4 minor.

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  • Inspection Completed - No Further Action
  • [24-08-4] 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.
  • [29-42-4] 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.
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APPLEBEE'S looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?

B record

Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.

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