Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Vero Beach
Last inspected:
5335 20 St, Vero Beach, FL 32966-2223Part of: Applebees Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Vero Beach has averaged 4.5 violations per inspection across 26 inspections dating back to 2016, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been a persistent issue, particularly employee health reporting violations, which were cited in at least 7 of the most recent 8 inspections, alongside recurring food contact surface violations. Chemical storage violations appeared in two of the past four routine inspections. The most recent complaint-based inspection on March 10, 2026 documented hand-washing and employee health reporting violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Vero Beach: Comparison to Indian River County Averages
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Vero Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Vero Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Vero Beach last inspected?
- Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Vero Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Vero Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Vero Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Vero Beach had?
- Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Vero Beach has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Vero Beach find?
- Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Vero Beach was most recently inspected on March 10, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Vero Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar in Vero Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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