Applebee's in Sarasota
Last inspected:
5490 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233Part of: Applebees Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Applebee's location in Sarasota has had 20 inspections on record dating back to January 2022 with 57 total violations and no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.9 violations per inspection, significantly below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been infrequent, appearing in only 4 of 20 inspections; these included handwashing procedures, food condition, shell stock handling, toxic substance control, and consumer advisory issues. The most recent inspection on October 20, 2025 found no violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Applebee's in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Applebee's in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 3 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Applebee's in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Applebee's in Sarasota last inspected?
- Applebee's in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 20, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Applebee's in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Applebee's in Sarasota are: Proper ventilation, Proper cooking temps, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Applebee's in Sarasota had?
- Applebee's in Sarasota has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Applebee's in Sarasota find?
- Applebee's in Sarasota was most recently inspected on October 20, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Applebee's in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Applebee's in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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