Applebee's in Punta Gorda
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24467 Sandhill Blvd, Punta Gorda, FL 33983Part of: Applebees Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Applebee's in Punta Gorda has been inspected 23 times between 2016 and February 2026, recording 80 total violations—an average of 3.5 per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have included approved food source issues, toxic substance control, proper cooking temperatures, parasite destruction, employee health policy, and chemical storage. Recurring high-priority violations across multiple inspections include approved food source violations (cited in at least 6 of the recent inspections shown) and toxic substance control violations (appearing in at least 4 inspections). The most recent inspection on February 5, 2026 was complaint-based and resulted in 4 violations with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Applebee's in Punta Gorda: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Applebee's in Punta Gorda: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Applebee's in Punta Gorda: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Applebee's in Punta Gorda last inspected?
- Applebee's in Punta Gorda was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Applebee's in Punta Gorda?
- The most frequently cited violations at Applebee's in Punta Gorda are: Toxic substance control, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Applebee's in Punta Gorda had?
- Applebee's in Punta Gorda has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Applebee's in Punta Gorda find?
- Applebee's in Punta Gorda was most recently inspected on February 5, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Applebee's in Punta Gorda ever been shut down?
- No, Applebee's in Punta Gorda has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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