Inspection Report

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APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR

5335 20 ST · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32966-2223

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 10, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3693382
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13648270
DBPR license4101060

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic35A-03-4

Basic – 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 **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in lettuce. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floors have old food debris **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed case of bell peppers over prepped cabbage in walk in cooler. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.