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Santa Clara County, CA

Applebee's Grill & Bar

8200 Arroyo Cl

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 26, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

minorCode K13Contamination

Official wording

Food in good condition, safe, unadulterated

Inspector’s notes

Lemon inside of beer walk in was spoiled at the time of inspection. [CA] Moldy food shall be removed immediately from use.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Paper towel dispenser in the bar is damaged at the time of inspection. [CA] Make repairs properly or change out for new dispenser.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

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minorCode K40Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths: properly used, stored

Inspector’s notes

Sanitizer bucket within the kitchen area was measured at 0PPM at the time of inspection. [CA] Wiping towels shall be stored in sanitizing solution of an approved concentration when not in use (100 ppm - chlorine, 200 ppm - quaternary ammonium, 704-1875PPM lactic acid).

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 26, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Jul 14, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

1. Observed buildup of food debris on floors, especially in corner areas, throughout the kitchen. 2. Observed buildup of food debris on walls of the walk-in, adjacent to kegs. [CA] Walls and floors shall be kept clean and maintained.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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minorCode K35Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity

Inspector’s notes

Steamer in the back kitchen area observed to be leaking down the front/bottom sides. [CA] Equipment shall be kept in good repair.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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minorCode K23Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds, or animals

Inspector’s notes

5+ flies observed in the kitchen area. [CA] Food facility shall be kept free of non-disease carrying insects, weevils, ants, gnats, and fruit flies.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

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minorCode K27Other

Official wording

Food separated and protected

Inspector’s notes

Bucket of pickle juice observed to be stored on the floor in walk-in #2. [CA] Food shall be stored a minimum of 6 inches off the floor.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Jul 14, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Dec 19, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Warm water at hand wash station next to dish washer was measured at 119*F at the time of inspection. Hand wash station is motion sensor. [CA] Hand washing facilities equipped with a mixing valve that is not readily adjustable at the faucet, shall provide warm water at least 100°F, but not greater than 108°F. Adjust water properly REPEAT VIOLATION. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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minorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean

Inspector’s notes

Grease build up on the walls behind the deep fryer noted at the time of inspection. [CA] Walls and/or floors in food preparation area shall be kept clean.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 19, 2024 · Original Source

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