Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
67
Score
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, located at 5335 20th St in Vero Beach, Florida, had a moderate risk inspection on March 10, 2026, with a score of 67. This inspection resulted in one critical and five minor violations, including the presence of dead roaches in a construction area, a bowl used for dispensing food from lettuce, and accumulated debris on the walk-in freezer floors. While past inspections have generally been low-risk, this recent inspection noted repeat violations for improper food dispensing and floor cleanliness.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
64
Jun 2, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
74
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Mar 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
95
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Mar 10, 2026 Inspection
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 - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floors have old food debris **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
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
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
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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