APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
1545 PALM BAY RD, Melbourne FL 32905 · 321.951.4440
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
NOV 24
APR 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. 1 sm fly in kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023068182 | Oct 24, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. 1 sm fly in kitchen
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pasta walk in cooler 5 lb. 65f cold holding from yesterday
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta walk in cooler 65f cold holding from yesterday Operator discarded
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. Gina
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling leaking. Walk in cooler not hitting any food products
Drain cover(s) missing.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Inside top of 2 microwave Microwave on cook line
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. No cover by walk in cooler. Operator states they are ordered
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom reach in cooler food debris Gaskets 4 drawer reach in cooler Hood fan
Stored food not covered. Ice cream
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found observed one fly near ice maker and one near soda fountain on server line.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles soiled on cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles have mold like substance on them near hvac vents.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor tiles under shelves in walk in freezer soiled with food debris. Floor tiles under shelves in storage area soiled with debris.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under dish machine soiled with mold like substance.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in walk in cooler.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield on server line missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers on cook line have soiled gaskets. Walk in cooler and beer walk in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Shelf under coffee maker soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer on cook line bottom shelves soiled with food debris. Reach in cooler for glasses at bar soiled with mold like substance under metal grates.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall near dish machine and prep area soiled with mold like substance and food debris.
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 fly near ware washing machine and 2 near ice machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Plastic bins on clean rack soiled with debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at bar had blender and fruit in it.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine soiled with food debris.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles and reach in cooler handles on cook line soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling in kitchen soiled with mold like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. 2 of 9 microwaves have broken plastic on the inside upper section. 2 drawers on reach in cooler on cook line missing handles. Clean ware rack is rusted.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under equipment in kitchen soiled with mold like substance and food debris. Floor in walk in cooler and walk in freezer soiled with food debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Threshold to walk in freezer missing tiles.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Numerous broken lids on containers in walk in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. All 9 microwaves soiled with food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All reach in coolers and reach in freezer on cook line soiled with food debris. Heating element on pass through from cook line to servers soiled with food debris. Faucets at hand wash sinks and vegetable sink soiled at base with old food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer both are soiled with food debris on the bottom shelf.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in kitchen soiled with food debris. Wall near ware washing machine soiled with mold like substance.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker on chemical side not on spray hose side. Manager will fix it today.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé in dressing
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor in walk in cooler and freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Light not functioning. 2 lights under hoods burned out and a couple in dish area and service area.
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer and walk in freezer
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 Bottom of single door reach in cooler and freezer
Jun 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer Walk in freezer
Light not functioning. Hood fan
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Don't have employee must wash hand sign. Ladies and men's bathroom
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Bottom reach in freezer
Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer
Jan 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface
Equipment in poor repair gaskets on standing reach-in cooler torn
Hole in wall above the mop sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris: gaskets on reach-in coolers, microwave above salad dressing station
Reach-in coolers interior shelves and drawers have accumulation of food residues.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Jan 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and bar area. 3 in prep area, 2 in server station, 2 near mop sink, 5 in dish pit, 4 by ice machine, 3 in bar
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair gaskets on standing reach-in cooler torn
Hole in wall above the mop sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris: gaskets on reach-in coolers, microwave above salad dressing station
Reach-in coolers interior shelves and drawers have accumulation of food residues.
Scoop not stored with handle above the top of rim of the container in the pico.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over prepped red onions.
Oct 25, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hole in the wall above mop sink
Oct 24, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 in dining area 40 in dish area 5 in dry storage 10 by triple sink 15 by mop sink 20 in service area
Hot water at triple sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit, temperature reached 84F. Hot water in dish machine does not reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit, Highest temp on digital display and thermometer that went through a cycle showed highest temperature of 76F
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debrs: in walk-in cooler including 8 tomatoes, 2 onions a cucumber. Walk-in freezer, on the cook line.
Hole in the wall above mop sink
Multiple Walls soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In the dish pit, above the salad dressing station, in servers station under the bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled: Under microwave over salad drsgs accumulation of debri/grease under shelf.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
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.