Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
67
Score
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
35A-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in lettuce. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
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**
08B-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floors have old food debris **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
67
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Bar 3 bay sink reading 3020ppm Sink and surface sanitizer. Manager advised bartender to add more water **Corrective Action Taken**
41-18-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cooks line under equipment Cove base along walk in
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floors have old food debris
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on walls and door
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor drain under dishwasher has heavy buildup of old food debris
23-03-4
64
Jun 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw 43-46 cold holding 2.5 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside shed that is not fully enclosed. The outside shed doors windows are cracked/open.
25-11-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
78
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
74
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw at 48f. In shallow pan. Chef threw away **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on cooler drawers
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water dripping From Pepsi soda line
29-03-4
64
Mar 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Mar 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn dog-54f Cooked beef-53f Chicken wings -50f **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line
14-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Manager added one **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Standing water in walk-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms with Rte lettuce in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rag in sink. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ripped gasket on drawer cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cook line with no label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
36-01-4
95
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed and posted current license **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on front lowboy cooler 2. Microwave in disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in freezer floor soiled
36-73-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar.
How does Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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