Fruitville, Sarasota County

APPLEBEE'S

5550 FRUITEVILLE RD, Fruitville, FL 34232

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Oct 1, 2025
City
Fruitville
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

12A-20-4

Detail 24080955

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed an employee wash their hands without soap. Operator had them rewash their hands with soap. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 24080954

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

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-21-4

Detail 23845732

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the outside of the dish machine. Operator cleaned it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 23845733

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator did not have their license available to see. Operator had it emailed to them and printed out. Corrected On-Site

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

16-21-4

Detail 23359151

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

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-20-4

Detail 23053361

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

16-21-4

Detail 23053362

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

23-03-4

Detail 23053363

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

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

16-21-4

Detail 22709383

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dishwasher.

36-34-5

Detail 22709385

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust build up on multiple ceiling ents in the establishment.

10-01-5

Detail 22709382

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple utensil with their handles in contact with the food. Operator removed the handles. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22709386

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 120F water. Operator removed the utensils and replaced the water. Corrected On-Site

35B-02-4

Detail 22709387

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper stored over the coffee station.

22-16-4

Detail 22709388

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris build up on the interior of the cook line reach in freezer.

36-50-4

Detail 22709384

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.