APOLLO DINER
201 W HIBISCUS BLVD, Melbourne FL 32901 · 3218502581
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found one in dining room. Two in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023070269 | Nov 29, 2023 | May 16, 2024 | $400 |
| 4--2017036903 | Jul 21, 2017 | Aug 9, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. By walk in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table
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Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table Gaskets reach in freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Flour
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Jun 19, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make table ledges over food Meat slicer soiled with food debris.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Joshua expired in 4-20-26.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Server hand wash sink front line hot water faucet just spins.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Through out kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. New owner shown in system but has not printed it yet.
Equipment in poor repair. Beer tap and reach in cooler not being used do not currently work. Three door reach in cooler not in use. Repair or remove. Walk in cooler gasket torn.
Jun 18, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 32 violations recorded, 8 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
8 High priority8 Intermediate16 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. O ppm, not in use, bucket empty. All dishes moved to triple sink.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee made guest toast with bare hands, discarded and educated operator.
Live, small flying insects found one in dining room. Two in kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw dough in upright freezer removed from original packaging.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 15 observed under soda containers and reach in cooler. 18 observed in coroner of kitchen where an oven was removed yesterday. 20 observed near hot water heater. 12 observed in storage room. 18 under prep area in storage far back room. 10 near hand wash sink back room.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. large three door reach in cooler; (); soup (51F - Cold Holding); butter (60F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. large three door reach in cooler; (); soup (51F - Cold Holding); hash browns (91F - Cooling); sausage (52F - Cold Holding); shelled eggs (50F - ambient ); butter (60F - Cold Holding) all but butter and soup moved to rapid chill, just delivered two hours ago. make table; sliced tomatoes (61F - Cold Holding); diced ham (61F - Cold Holding); mixed leafy greens (65F - Cold Holding) moved to rapid chill, placed in table two hours ago.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter out for three hours no time on it, educated operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make table ledges over food Meat slicer soiled with food debris.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict missing reminder.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink back storage.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line sink no soap. Hand sink back storage
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup in three door reach in cooler not dated more than 24 hours.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Joshua expired in 4-20-26.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer bottles not labeled.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Server hand wash sink front line hot water faucet just spins.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Down spout soda machine server line soiled with mold like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on cook line not inverted.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Three door reach in cooler ambient temp of 50f. Make table ambient temperature of 60f cold holding.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Through out kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. New owner shown in system but has not printed it yet.
Dead roaches on premises. One observed near hand wash sink back storage room.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Beer tap and reach in cooler not being used do not currently work. Three door reach in cooler not in use. Repair or remove. Walk in cooler gasket torn.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Black closed garbage bag on ground next to dumpster.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall to exterior from kitchen, removed old A/C unit placed plywood board, with gaps.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled with food debris x 2.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line sink no sign.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean bins with old labels.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Glass reach in cooler server line has standing water inside.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall on cook line soiled with food debris both sides.
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate15 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed license during inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Raw shell egg
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager showed up during inspection
No soap provided at handwash sink. Any sink
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Bonita
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Equipment in poor repair. 3 door reach in cooler both
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets make table and reach in chest freezer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table
Stored food not covered. Cooked potatoes, hash browns and sauces walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing sausage at room temperature temperatures
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw ground beef. Reach in chest freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Raw shell eggs and cooked potatoes
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No soap provided at handwash sink. Sink in dishwasher area
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meatloaf and cooked lasagna
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack and shirt
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Small 2 door reach in cooler gaskets 3 door reach in cooler. Gaskets
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Light not functioning. Under hood fan
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 door reach in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Small 2 door reach in cooler
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Jun 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop sugar
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Glasses on prep table
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket 3 door reach in cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour and sugar
Light not functioning. 1 under hood fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket reach in freezer
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 door reach in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table
Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Shell eggs. Educated
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and heavy cream opened yesterday
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in back
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Vacuum seal not broken on mahi. Educated
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both
Light not functioning. Hood fan
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table and reach in coolers reach in freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler and 3 door reach in cooler
Stored food not covered. Frozen fish reach in freezer
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen and dishwasher area
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Shell eggs no time mark. Operator added
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage 95f hot holding. Operator reheated
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream. Reach in cooler
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent operator copy
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Sent operator copy
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Food stored on floor. Onions walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light not functioning. Hood fan
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Dishwashing area
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers cook line
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken reach in cooler
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen and dishwasher area
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler 3 door reach in cooler
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 3 mahi and 3 salmon not removed from vacuum package prior to thaw.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on dish rack with clean dishes
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on cookline not stored inverted.
Stored food not covered. Cooked turkey in walk in cooler not covered.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen and dish area
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to cookline is soiled, has old food debris.
Nov 30, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Sever handled dirty dishes then brought plates of food to a table without washing hands
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator stocked
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink on cook line. Shut off at valve.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Floors are unsealed concrete in kitchen
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured
Drain cover(s) missing. Beneath dish area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on door of reach in cooler on cook line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door in kitchen
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Multiple shelves in multiple coolers
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ ppm. Operator diluted to 50ppm
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Multiple buckets for wiping cloths stored on the floor in kitchen and bar areas
Nov 29, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken and raw beef in same pan in walk in cooler. Operator moved
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings: 24 on shelves over all kitchen areas. 15 in office. 5 beneath kitchen equipment. 12 in dry storage room
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Sever handled dirty dishes then brought plates of food to a table without washing hands
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator stocked
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed paperwork
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink on cook line. Shut off at valve.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Floors are unsealed concrete in kitchen
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured
Drain cover(s) missing. Beneath dish area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on door of reach in cooler on cook line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door in kitchen
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between prep table and wall. Operator moved
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Multiple shelves in multiple coolers
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ ppm. Operator diluted to 50ppm
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Multiple buckets for wiping cloths stored on the floor in kitchen and bar areas
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.