APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
3001 W EAU GALLIE BLVD, Melbourne FL 32934 · 321.242.8488
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 15 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in kitchen
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Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In open top well under expo window across from sauce station for fryers. pico (56F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink behind bar. Manager removed colander of ice straws and garnishes
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters attached to soda tower next to office have last service date of 11/26/24
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above expo window is soiled. Walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
Jul 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects: 3 in dry storage/chemical area 5 behind bar
Jul 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects: 3 in dry storage/chemical area 5 behind bar
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In low boy under grill ribs (53F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (55F - Cold Holding); raw beef (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In low boy under grill ribs (53F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (55F - Cold Holding); raw beef (55F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker installed on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area on underside of beer tower at bar has an accumulation of mold like substances. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles at soda machine on service line is soiled
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine strips expired in January 2025
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple locations
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving in beer walk-in cooler has an accumulation of mold like substances
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls throughout kitchen are splattered with old food residues
Jan 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Under dish spray sink. Leaking.
Dec 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains under dishwasher. Manager cleaned out drain, fixed the stopped up drain.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/vents soiled with accumulated dust in back area by back door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer has ice chunks and food debris.
Light not functioning. Under hood
Plumbing system in disrepair. Under dish spray sink. Leaking.
Jul 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bathroom floors not in good condition. Handicapped stall in ladies bathroom, tile is broken
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar soda gun holster
Water leaking from underneath ice bin in bar area.
Jul 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ribs (45F - Cold Holding); pasta (44F - Cold Holding); riblets (45F - Cold Holding) items on cook line unit overnight, raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); diced chicken (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs (45F - Cold Holding); pasta (44F - Cold Holding); riblets (45F - Cold Holding) items on cook line unit overnight, raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); diced chicken (47F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzle in bar is heavily soiled with mold like substance
Bathroom floors not in good condition. Handicapped stall in ladies bathroom, tile is broken
Light not functioning. 3 lights under hoods not functioning.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar soda gun holster
Water leaking from underneath ice bin in bar area.
Dec 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in kitchen
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in back storage room is in disrepair., ceiling tile piece missing in prep area by chips.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Extremely heavy pungent odor in women's bathroom. Heavy odor when walking in to establishment through front door.
Plumbing fixture (toilet, urinal, sink) not easily cleanable. Toilets in bathrooms plumbing fixtures, rusted and pitted Pipes under dishwasher area has brown build up underneath on pipes.
Standing water on floor. Standing water by soda multiplex by office. Standing water in walk in cooler by freezer door.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe in bar area leaking from joints in pvc pipes. Causing standing water on floor
Nov 21, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in kitchen
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. If this is a repeat violation, next time will result in administrative complaint
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Last service date was 6/2022
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets on all drawers on cook line have food debris build up.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in back storage room is in disrepair., ceiling tile piece missing in prep area by chips.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in bar area and bar seating area have heavy dust build up around air vents Ceiling tiles in kitchen heavily soiled, especially by ice machine
Equipment in poor repair. 2 door freezer in kitchen has bungee cord attached to close door. 4 drawer cooler on cook line falls out when opened. Hand wash sink by 2 door freezer and fryers is hanging on wall lopsided
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Extremely heavy pungent odor in women's bathroom. Heavy odor when walking in to establishment through front door.
Plumbing fixture (toilet, urinal, sink) not easily cleanable. Toilets in bathrooms plumbing fixtures, rusted and pitted Pipes under dishwasher area has brown build up underneath on pipes.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in bar area
Standing water on floor. Standing water by soda multiplex by office. Standing water in walk in cooler by freezer door.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind soda machine is soiled in wait staff area. Wall behind grill is soiled Wall behind chip rack Wall in prep area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe in bar area leaking from joints in pvc pipes. Causing standing water on floor
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items hanging on soda bib rack
Equipment in poor repair. Cooler drawer on cook line falls out when pulled out. Gas stove missing knobs, using wrench to turn flame up or down
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in kitchen cook line is soiled with dust, wall behind drink station soiled with soda
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom facility in disrepair. 2 of the 4 stalls are lacking toilet paper covers. Toilet paper dispensers in ladies room poor repair.
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Under cold bar on cook line is soiled with old food debris.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current. License displayed expired April 1, 2024
Equipment in poor repair. Lower cooling unit in disrepair 2 drawer falls off rail when pulled out too far.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up at round walk in freezer door.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain under hand sink is missing elbow to drain,causing water to drain into bar floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above cook line prep area is dusty and soiled.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection 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 (52F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (47F - Cold Holding); operator discarded rice and cheese sauce.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on cookline and in bar area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of cooler in bar area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above cookline hot bar is soiled with dust.
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzle surface area has build up around area.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Copies for safe staff training for all employees.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling air vents have dust build up at entrance of kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in disrepair at entrance to keg cooler. Floor tiles in disrepair in walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in men's bathroom used by employees.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink is coming away from the wall, and faucets are corroded at hand wash sink in kitchen.
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.