APPLEBEES
3838 ELMORE AVE, DAVENPORT, IA, 52807
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 2, 2026
- Type
- Routine
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Scott County (Davenport)
- Source risk checklist count
- 2
- Good Retail Practices findings
- 5
Published report comment
A routine inspection was conducted at the facility on site on 02/02/2026. Some violations were corrected on site and some violations are in further need of correction. Item #15- Andouille sausage uncovered in the walk in cooler. Andouille sausage was covered and the violation was corrected on site. Item #16- No sanitizer concentration was present in the dish machine in order to sanitize surfaces. Dish machine was repaired. New bucket of sanitizer was installed, the machine was primed, and the sanitizer concentration was approximately 100ppm. Violation was corrected on site. Item #43- Plastic cup used to disperse ranch dressing. Plastic cup was disposed of and the violation was corrected on site. Item #45- Plastic lids next to the fountain drink machine presented with their contact surfaces. Facility will invert all lids. Item #48- Chlorine test strips missing for the dish machine. Facility will get chlorine test strips. Item #51- Leak present from the outlet pipe from the sink near the dish machine. Facility will repair the pipe. Item #55- Gaps present on the doors of the Traulsen cooler and freezer allowing warm air into the cooler and freezer. Facility will repair the doors. Discussed with person in charge certified food protection manager certification, norovirus clean up procedures, labeling, dish machines, storage, and plumbing. A recheck inspection will occur on or after 02/12/2026.
Violations (7)
- 4-501.114(A- E)(F)(1)&(2)CriticalCorrected on site
Iowa food code item 16 (Risk Factors)
Observation: No sanitizer concentration was present in the dish machine in order to sanitize surfaces. Corrected By: Dish machine was repaired. New bucket of sanitizer was installed, the machine was primed, and the sanitizer concentration was approximately 100ppm.
Risk Factors | P | Item 16
- 4-302.14, 4-501.116Critical
Iowa food code item 48 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Chlorine test strips missing for the dish machine.
Good Retail Practices | PF | Item 48
- 3-302.11(A)(3-9)Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 15 (Risk Factors)
Observation: Andouille sausage uncovered in the walk in cooler. Corrected By: Andouille sausage was covered in order to protect.
Risk Factors | C | Item 15
- 5-205.15(B)
Iowa food code item 51 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Leak present from the outlet pipe from the sink near the dish machine.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 51
- 6-501.11
Iowa food code item 55 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Gaps present on the doors of the Traulsen cooler and freezer allowing warm air into the cooler and freezer.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 55
- 4-903.11(A)(C )
Iowa food code item 45 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Plastic lids next to the fountain drink machine presented with their contact surfaces.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 45
- 3-304.12Corrected on site
Iowa food code item 43 (Good Retail Practices)
Observation: Plastic cup used to disperse ranch dressing. Corrected By: Plastic cup was disposed of. Scoop with handle was provided.
Good Retail Practices | C | Item 43
Source: Scott County (Davenport) health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.