Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

APOLLO DINER

201 W HIBISCUS BVLD · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32901

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 29, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3407722
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8558513
DBPR license1504953

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 29, 2023 3:23 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 30, 2023 8:07 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#12High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken and raw beef in same pan in walk in cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed rodent droppings: 24 on shelves over all kitchen areas. 15 in office. 5 beneath kitchen equipment. 12 in dry storage room **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Sever handled dirty dishes then brought plates of food to a table without washing hands **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed paperwork **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink on cook line. Shut off at valve. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 11

#1Basic36-51-4

Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Floors are unsealed concrete in kitchen

#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured

#3Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Beneath dish area

#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on door of reach in cooler on cook line

#6Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door in kitchen

#7Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between prep table and wall. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Multiple shelves in multiple coolers

#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#10Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ ppm. Operator diluted to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Multiple buckets for wiping cloths stored on the floor in kitchen and bar areas

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.