What is APPLEBEE'S Restaurant's health inspection score?

APPLEBEE'S Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was APPLEBEE'S Restaurant last inspected?

APPLEBEE'S Restaurant was last inspected on July 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does APPLEBEE'S Restaurant have?

APPLEBEE'S Restaurant has 36 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is APPLEBEE'S Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, APPLEBEE'S Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does APPLEBEE'S Restaurant serve?

APPLEBEE'S Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

APPLEBEE'S Restaurant

Name: APPLEBEE'S Restaurant
Address: 9702 AIRLINE HWY, Baton Rouge, 70816
Rating: 89

9702 AIRLINE HWY, Baton Rouge

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Excellent

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Jul 2, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

3.6

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-9 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 85/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (89/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2023

2 inspections

Nov

Mar 2024

1 inspections

Jul 2024

1 inspections

6 basic

Jul

Nov 2024

1 inspections

10 basic

Mar 2025

2 inspections

13 basic

Mar

Apr 2025

1 inspections

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Jun

Jul 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

6 Routine1 Complaint3 Re-inspection

Jul 25

Routine InspectionLatest

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Tea and Fountain Drink Nozzles.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
MAINTENANCE4119.2 - Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2

Base deductions−14 pts

Jun 25

Complaint InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Re-inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Re-inspection Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

EQUIPMENT2513 - In a mechanical warewashing operation, the water temperature of the final rinse is less than 180ºF. Final rinse temp is 158°F.−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 25

Routine Inspection

12 Basic

12 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Basic (12)

−24 pts

NON-FOOD2501.2 - Non-food contact surfaces of equipment have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue and other debris.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. Wet Nesting.−2
FLOORS3701.5 - Floors are not clean.−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. Wet Nesting.−2
EQUIPMENT2513 - In a mechanical warewashing operation, the water temperature of the final rinse is less than 180ºF.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Tea Nozzles−2
WALLS3703.4 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not in good repair.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Tea Nozzles−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2

Base deductions−24 pts

Nov 24

Routine Inspection

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Drink nozzles, Ice machine Borders.−2
MAINTENANCE4119.2 - Mops are not hung and/or stored to facilitate air drying.−2
EQUIPMENT2101.1 - Non-food contact equipment is not maintained in good repair. Reach in holding water.−2
CLEAN2517.6 - Single use/single service articles are not kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination.−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
WARE2515.2 - Equipment and utensils are not air-dried. Wet Nesting.−2
PERMITS501.3 - A valid permit to operate is not posted in a conspicuous location.−2
CLEAN2517.5 - Clean equipment/utensils are not stored covered or inverted.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Drink nozzles, Ice machine Borders.−2

Base deductions−20 pts

Jul 24

Routine Inspection

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Tea and Fountain Nozzles−2
WALLS3703.3 - Walls/ceilings or attached equipment are not clean.−2
FOOD1501.3 - Food is stored where it is exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination−2
NON-FOOD2113 - Non-food contact surfaces are not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, non -absorbent, smooth material−2
PLUMBING/GREASE3101 - Plumbing is not maintained. Prep Sink.−2
FOOD2501 - Food contact surfaces and utensils are not clean to sight and touch. Tea and Fountain Nozzles−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Mar 24

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Re-inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Routine InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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