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Applebee's Restaurant # 97098
5176 Hwy 278 NE Covington, GA 30014 · Health inspection record from GNR Health District (Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale)
Most recent inspection (September 15, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Inspection history
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B83September 15, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed several temperature control for safety foods cold holding less than 4 hrs and temperature control for safety foods cold holding greater than 4 hrs. ( See temp log). Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P).
Cited as “.04(6)(f)”Interior of beer taps at the bar observed with brown mold like substance. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf).
Cited as “.05(7)(a)1”Observed walk in cooler door with a gap under door not allowing it to properly seal. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C).
Cited as “.05(6)(a)”Observe prep line cooler with an ambient air temperature of 51 degrees Fahrenheit and a bottom section that does not work at all. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections .05(1) and .05(2) . (C).
Cited as “.05(6)(a)”Observe back door strip in disrepair allowing light under the door which would allow for pests to enter. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1) filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (C) 2) closed, tight-fitting windows; (C) and 3) solid self-closing, tight-fitting doors. (C).
Cited as “.07(2)(m)”This inspection deducted 17 points, but only 0 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/gwinnett.
A100March 2, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the GNR Health District (Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale) · permit FC88C1E3-C68F-4174-8389-6276559469B9. Verify this record at inspections.myhealthdepartment.com/gwinnett. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.