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Applebee's #89057
3676 HIGHWAY 138 , STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 1, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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A94September 1, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed food contact surface of the interior of the bulk ice machine in the main kitchen near the 3-compartment sink storing ice with pink mold-like substance. Also observed food contact surface (ceiling) of multiple microwaves at the cookline in the main kitchen with old food residue. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned during the operation when contamination may occur. Stated to PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the bulk ice machine and microwaves.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed multiple Foods uncovered in the RIF and the RIC #1 in the main kitchen. Also observed a bin of flour not in used and open near the walk-in cooler in the main kitchen. Stated to PIC except when cooling TCS foods, items shall be kept covered in order to protect from contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Upon arrival, observed the 2026 Food Service Establishment permit not posted in public view. Stated the PIC that a current Food Service Establishment shall be posted in public view at all times. Stated to PIC to obtain the 2026 Food Service Establishment and post in public view.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”Observed multiple utensils wet stacked at the storage rack near the 3-compartment sink and on shelving underneath the prep table. Also observed multiple plates on various shelving units in the main kitchen stored as clean and not inverted in order to protect from contamination. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Discussed with PIC proper airdrying techniques and to invert multiple plates in order to protect from contamination.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”B85January 22, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and management & training.
Observed multiple employee touch cellphone and don gloves to prep without handwashing step. Advised PIC handwashing shall be done before prep and change of task before donning gloves.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed CFSM certificate not posted at time of visit. Advised PIC CFSM shall be posted in public display.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”Observed no inspection report posted at time of visit. Advised PIC inspection report shall be posted in public view.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed multiple scoops not stored upright in food (reach-in-cooler). Advised PIC scoops when stored in food shall be upright.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”A96May 29, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed food contact surfaces of plates stored clean with debris. Advised to clean to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed ice bin uncovered at the bar. Advised PIC all food shall be protected at all times when not in use.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-031-002262. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.