APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR
5335 20 ST, Vero Beach FL 32966 · 772-978-0551
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
2 Dead roaches on premises. Observed in taped off dining area that is under construction. No live activity observed. Advised manager to sweep of roaches
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pico de gallo 49f, cooked rice 51f, spinach dip mix 49f, cold holding. For 2 hours. Manager iced down cooler. Retemped items- pico de gallo 41f cold holding., cooked rice 40f cold holding., spinach mix 39f cold holding.
2 Dead roaches on premises. Observed in taped off dining area that is under construction. No live activity observed. Advised manager to sweep of roaches
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in lettuce. Manager removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floors have old food debris
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed case of bell peppers over prepped cabbage in walk in cooler. Manager moved
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Bar 3 bay sink reading 3020ppm Sink and surface sanitizer. Manager advised bartender to add more water
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cooks line under equipment Cove base along walk in
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floors have old food debris
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on walls and door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor drain under dishwasher has heavy buildup of old food debris
Jun 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 43-46 cold holding 2.5 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager voluntarily discarded.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Single-service articles stored outside shed that is not fully enclosed. The outside shed doors windows are cracked/open.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 46f. Cooked chicken 52f. Coleslaw 54f. Cold holding since 1130am/2 hours. Advised to rapid chill - 2nd temp : rice 42f. Chicken 42f. Coleslaw 42f all cold holdin
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. Unit is reading ambient 53f. Operator has new unit on site that just needs to be installed
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw at 48f. In shallow pan. Chef threw away
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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on cooler drawers
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water dripping From Pepsi soda line
Mar 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line
Mar 25, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn dog-54f Cooked beef-53f Chicken wings -50f
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Manager added one
Standing water in walk-in-cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms with Rte lettuce in walk in cooler
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rag in sink. Manager removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table
Equipment in poor repair. Ripped gasket on drawer cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cook line with no label.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in ranch dressing
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching cooked ziti.
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.