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APPLEBEE'S

555 SARATOGA AV, SAN JOSE, CA, 95129 +14084468370
Pass
95
Latest score
100%
Pass rate
4
Inspections
0
Critical violations

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PASSED
Feb 19, 2026FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION177 days ago

Subsequent follow-up for dead cockroach observed during previous two inspections. At time of inspection, no evidence of vermin were observed, alive or dead. Facility had received additional pest control services on 2/16/26 and 2/18/26. Service reports reviewed, and spoke with pest control technician who notes that there are no vermin activity inside the facility. Observed facility has taken preventative measures and began to seal gaps and openings that are found within the facility. This is a subsequent inspection and will be charged $298.00

Inspection Timeline

Feb 19, 2026Latest
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Feb 11, 2026
Passed
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
Jan 13, 2026
PassedScore: 95/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
95
Jan 6, 2025
PassedScore: 89/100
ROUTINE INSPECTION
89

Violations Analysis

0
Critical Violations
7
Non-Critical
7
Total Violations
Across 4 inspections

Complete inspection history

4 inspections
PassLatest Feb 19, 2026
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

Subsequent follow-up for dead cockroach observed during previous two inspections. At time of inspection, no evidence of vermin were observed, alive or dead. Facility had received additional pest control services on 2/16/26 and 2/18/26. Service reports reviewed, and spoke with pest control technician who notes that there are no vermin activity inside the facility. Observed facility has taken preventative measures and began to seal gaps and openings that are found within the facility. This is a subsequent inspection and will be charged $298.00

No reported violations
Pass Feb 11, 2026
N/A

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

Follow-up inspection for possible vermin activity noted on previous routine inspection. Reviewed latest pest control service report dated 2/6/26 that notes three cockroach activity was observed in the kitchen and has been treated. At time of inspection, one dead cockroach was observed under the dishwasher and operator notes that live activity has been seen under the prep sinks. No live activity was observed by inspector. Facility shall obtain an additional pest control service within the week and a subsequent and charged follow-up inspection will be conducted. Any signs or evidence of an infestation during the inspection may result in enforcement action. ***Subsequent follow up inspection after first follow up shall be billed $298/hr during business hours and $645 for a minimum of 2 hours, during nonbusiness hours upon availability.***

1 reported violation
  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

    Dead cockroach observed under the dishwasher. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of vermin and vermin debris. Clean and sanitize affected area.

Pass Jan 13, 2026
95/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

2 reported violations
  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

    Dead cockroach observed by the dishwasher. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of vermin and vermin debris. Clean and sanitize affected area. Did not observed live of dead cockroaches elsewhere in the facility or any other signs of an active infestation. Reviewed facility's most recent pest control service report dated 1/8/26 where activity was noted and was treated. Operator will provide district specialist a copy of next pest control service report for review and a follow-up inspection may be conducted.

  • K29: Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

    Spray bottle located by the cook line is not labeled. [CA] Spray bottles used in the kitchen shall be labeled to identify it's contents.

Pass Jan 6, 2025
89/100

ROUTINE INSPECTION

4 reported violations
  • K07: Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

    Rice held in the food prep unit insert across from the cook line is measured at 48F. [CA] Potentially hazardous foods when cold holding shall be held at or below 41F.

  • K45: Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

    Floor outside of the walk-in cooler door is in disrepair with cracked and missing tiles. [CA] Repair floor and maintain in good repair where it is smooth, durable, and easily cleanable.

  • K14: Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized

    Chlorine sanitizer at the dishwasher is measured at 0 ppm. [CA] Maintain chlorine in mechanical warewash machine at 50 PPM.

  • K23: No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

    Numerous small flies observed around the warewashing area. [CA] Facility shall be kept free of flies and fly activities.

Source: Santa Clara County open data. Records are supplied as-is and may take 24–48 hours to reflect a newly published inspection.