Vero Beach South, Indian River County

APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL AND BAR

5335 20 ST, Vero Beach South, FL 32966-2223

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Mar 10, 2026
City
Vero Beach South
County
Indian River
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 10, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 24429907

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

35A-03-4

Detail 24429910

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

14-01-5

Detail 24429909

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in lettuce. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24429911

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floors have old food debris Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24429908

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 24429906

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

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

41-18-4

Detail 24184396

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

14-01-5

Detail 24184392

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24184397

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line

36-22-4

Detail 24184394

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cooks line under equipment Cove base along walk in

36-73-4

Detail 24184395

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer floors have old food debris

14-69-4

Detail 24184393

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on walls and door

23-03-4

Detail 24184391

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor drain under dishwasher has heavy buildup of old food debris

Jun 2, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 23802757

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

33-19-4

Detail 23802758

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

25-11-5

Detail 23802756

Basic - Single-service articles stored outside shed that is not fully enclosed. The outside shed doors windows are cracked/open.

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23585755

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 46f. Cooked chicken 52f. Coleslaw 54f. Cold holding since 1130am/2 hours. Advised to rapid chill - 2nd temp : rice 42f. Chicken 42f. Coleslaw 42f all cold holdin Corrected On-Site

14-74-7

Detail 23585756

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Unit is reading ambient 53f. Operator has new unit on site that just needs to be installed

33-09-4

Detail 23585754

Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.

14-69-4

Detail 23585753

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23148605

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

02C-03-5

Detail 23148607

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

22-20-5

Detail 23148610

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-11-5

Detail 23148608

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on cooler drawers

21-04-4

Detail 23148609

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

29-03-4

Detail 23148606

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water dripping From Pepsi soda line

Mar 26, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 22747670

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: Time Extended

Mar 25, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22744770

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

14-09-4

Detail 22744771

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line

05-09-4

Detail 22744773

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Manager added one Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22744772

Basic - Standing water in walk-in-cooler.

08B-17-4

Detail 22744769

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms with Rte lettuce in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site