APOLLO DINER
201 W HIBISCUS BVLD · MELBOURNE · Brevard County · FL 32901
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-20-5High 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**
35A-04-4High 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**
12A-02-4High 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**
Intermediate 3
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator stocked **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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**
27-16-4Intermediate – 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**
Basic 11
36-51-4Basic – Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Floors are unsealed concrete in kitchen
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tank not secured
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Beneath dish area
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on door of reach in cooler on cook line
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Screen door in kitchen
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between prep table and wall. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Multiple shelves in multiple coolers
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 200+ ppm. Operator diluted to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4Basic – 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
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.