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American · Midtown-Times Square
APPLEBEE'S health grade & inspection history
234 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036
10 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Feb 18, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Feb 18, 2026; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Feb 18, 2026Inspection date
1Violation recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 05DCritical violation
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
Score trend
APPLEBEE'S inspection history
1 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | A | 10 | 1 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| May 22, 2024 | A | 9 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 4, 2024 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Nov 15, 2023 | — | 40 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Official location
APPLEBEE'S on the map
Common questions
APPLEBEE'S inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for APPLEBEE'S?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Feb 18, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 10 violation points.
When was APPLEBEE'S last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Feb 18, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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