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APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

1545 PALM BAY RD · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32905

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3401520
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8535965
DBPR license1504268

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – 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 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#11High Priority29-37-4

High Priority – Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 9

#1Basic14-34-4

Basic – Ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface

#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair gaskets on standing reach-in cooler torn

#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in wall above the mop sink **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris: gaskets on reach-in coolers, microwave above salad dressing station

#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in coolers interior shelves and drawers have accumulation of food residues. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic10-06-5

Basic – Scoop not stored with handle above the top of rim of the container in the pico. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic38-04-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.

#9Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over prepped red onions. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
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.