Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

3001 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32934 · Permanent Food Service · License 1504565

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 62 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 7, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects foundHigh priority · fixed by the Jul 20 follow-up · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 13 routine inspection
4 high priority (fixed by the Jul 20 follow-up), 2 intermediate, 7 basic (1 repeat)
-26
Complaint after follow-up on Jul 14, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score62

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 4 visits

Latest inspection

Aug72026

Licensing inspection

4 violations found

First visitAug 7, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 1 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  In open top well under expo window across from sauce station for fryers. pico (56°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (57°F - Cold Holding)
Intermediate2
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: 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
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Used as dump sink behind bar. Manager removed colander of ice straws and garnishes
  Fixed on the spot
Basic1
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: 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
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul132026D62Routine inspection13 violations, 4 high priority · 2 follow-up visits Fixed at follow-up

2nd follow-up visitJul 20, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitJul 14, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
1 violation still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
  Observed live flying insects found: 4 behind bar. 3 in hall between bar and kitchen. 1 on service aisle. 1 in dry storage/chemical area
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
13 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  In low boy under grill ribs (53°F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (55°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (55°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52°F - Cold Holding)
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  In low boy under grill ribs (53°F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (55°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (55°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52°F - Cold Holding)
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: 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
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
  Observed live flying insects: 3 in dry storage/chemical area 5 behind bar
Intermediate2
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  Chlorine strips expired in January 2025
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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
Basic7
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Multiple locations
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Cook
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  Repeat violation
  Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: 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
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Walls throughout kitchen are splattered with old food residues
- Code 38, Lighting: Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  Over prep area
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.