APPLEBEE'S in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026
📍 234 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Applebee's in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 10 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections between 2021 and 2026, the restaurant has received Grade A on every occasion, with no emergency closures on record.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
5
Grade A Inspections
APPLEBEE'S in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Feb 18, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 10
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 accepta...
Violations:
05D
GRADE A
May 22, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 9
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
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 li...
GRADE A
Jan 4, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 13
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.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by ...
Nov 15, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 40
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow ...
GRADE A
Jul 21, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility...
GRADE A
Aug 24, 2021
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 5
Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
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APPLEBEE'S in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was APPLEBEE'S last inspected?
- APPLEBEE'S was last inspected on February 18, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is APPLEBEE'S's current health grade?
- APPLEBEE'S currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has APPLEBEE'S had?
- APPLEBEE'S has 6 health inspections on record from August 2021 through February 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 5 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at APPLEBEE'S?
- The worst inspection score recorded at APPLEBEE'S was 40 points on November 15, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has APPLEBEE'S ever received a Grade C?
- No. APPLEBEE'S has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.