APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

Health grade
B · 82/100
Brevard County rank
Safer than 21%
Diner rating
4 ★ · 2,470 reviews
Violations
1 high-priority and 10 basic
Last inspected
Mar 2026

It currently ranks safer than 21% of Brevard County restaurants we grade. The most recent report (March 2, 2026) still cited 1 high-priority and 10 basic violations, so there's room to climb. Diner rating: 4 from 2,470 reviews. Menus here flag gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo, and other dietary options.

Trend: improving · B (82/100) · safer than 21% of Brevard County restaurants we grade

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Restaurant details

Health grade
B (82/100)
Violations
11 total — 1 high-priority, 10 basic
Address
1545 PALM BAY RD, Melbourne, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Restaurant, American restaurant, Bar & grill, Diner, Family restaurant, Hamburger restaurant
Price
$$
Rating
4 stars (2470 reviews)
Seats
249
Phone
(321) 951-4440
Website
Official website
Photo of APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
Photo: Michael B.

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.0 Community-sourced rating 2,470 reviews
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What diners say — our read

An average is a poor summary when the underlying reviews look like this. Reviewers who mention front-of-house rate this place 4.2 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour. After that, wait times appears most often — 21% of the corpus, averaging 4.8.

The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (18 of 24). The split is 19 positive to 5 negative across 24 rated reviews.

On the health side, the most recent DBPR inspection returned a B (82/100) with 1 high-priority and 10 basic violations — middling, much like the reviews. The visit behind that grade was March 2, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. That puts it ahead of 21% of graded kitchens in Brevard County. For specifics, the last inspection cited food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized and nonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.

Our own analysis of 24 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 27, 2026

    I recieved powdereded seasoning with dry noodles I paid over 30+ for most of my order for everything not to even have sauce or the bare minimum of even being warm

  • June 27, 2026

    Everything was great the food, service and the whole environment. We will be back.Thank you The Watkins

  • June 27, 2026

    Hey, Hey, Hey, Jimbo is back!!! Thanks Applebee's 😊

  • June 27, 2026

    It's great to see Jimbo ( James ) the cook back. He is an amazing worker. I believe he opened this location. You have an amazing hard worker on your crew!! 10 out of 10.

  • June 26, 2026

    Love the waitress

  • June 26, 2026

    Gina was great! Very friendly and great customer service!

  • June 25, 2026

    Gina is amazing!! 😍

  • June 25, 2026

    Great salad and lunch menu

  • June 20, 2026

    Service was great. Did the 2 for $25 deal. Our steaks were not even close in size. One was over cook and the other under cooked.

  • June 17, 2026

    One lady that was an older white lady during the day was very nasty approached me for no reason after I spoke and dealt with a different waitress that's the only African-American male in there at the time and made me feel extremely uncomfortable

  • June 14, 2026

    Good food good atmosphere. Service was a little slow but not too bad

  • June 7, 2026

    Excellent

  • June 2, 2026

    Has the Public NOTICE HOW EXTREMELY DIRTY THE OUTSIDE OF APPLE BEES BLDG IS DONT THINK ITS EVER BEEN CLEANED SO HOW BAD YOU THINK THE INSIDE IS THINK ABOUT IT!!!!!!

  • May 26, 2026

    Very pleasant visit overall. Waiter Very congenial and prompt. Joe made it most enjoyable. All food delicious and warm when delivered

  • May 23, 2026

    Sandy is wonderful. Applebee's is lucky to have such a gem. Will be back again.

  • May 22, 2026

    Food was awesome. It's so great to see jimbo ( James) is back working for you all!! He is an amazing asset to the company. He really cares about the quality of the food he cooks. We will be back for sure.

  • May 21, 2026

    Awesome place

  • April 27, 2026

    We had a large group and were treated so well by Tiffany (our waitress). The food and cocktails were great but the service was fantastic. She even took the time to take family photos. Thank you for making our family outing special.

  • April 26, 2026

    We went in with an hour until close and a little skeptical on how service and food would be due to the late hour. To our surprise, we were greeted within seconds of walking thru the door and seated in the bar at a table of our choice. Moments later our server/bartender greeted us, without a rush, suggested a cocktail that we ordered x 2 along with an appetizer. That was served to us quickly as our orders were taken along with a to-go order. Our steak was cooked perfectly and the service overall was superb. The entire experience from beginning to end was most excellent. I'm not sure of the bartenders name but she provided the best service and for that reason, we'll definitely be back.

  • April 25, 2026

    Our server Logan was very amazing and kind. Amazing service. Food was amazing and delicious. Very clean and organized.

  • April 24, 2026

    The waitress was always in a hurry even though it was fairly empty. Did not listen to our order and got a lot of it wrong. When you order a hamburger you should not get a cheese burger.

  • April 17, 2026

    The Perfect Margarita is the best, yes please and thank you

  • April 16, 2026

    Super amazing the bartender was great very attentive food king quick drinks were good. Everything was amazing. Loved it.

  • April 15, 2026

    Place was filthy on the ceiling and AC vents. It was very open, lots of bar customers. Waitress was forgetful. Cheese sticks were like rubber.

Overall Score

72 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 30/40
    Grade B
  • Dietary transparency 20/20
    6 options listed
  • Community rating 16/20
    4.0★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 12 AM
Tuesday
11 AM to 12 AM
Wednesday
11 AM to 12 AM
Thursday
11 AM to 12 AM
Friday
11 AM to 1 AM
Saturday
11 AM to 1 AM
Sunday
11 AM to 12 AM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. March 2, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 10 basic

    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean (×2)
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×5)
    • 38 — Lighting provided; fixtures shielded or bulbs protected
  2. November 7, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 12 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×3)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean (×2)
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×4)
    • 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation

Safer options nearby

Higher-graded restaurants close to APPLEBEES NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR, by Florida DBPR grade:

  • JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS #13040

    4.4★ 0.1 mi away

  • TEA TOK

    4.9★ 0.2 mi away

  • ISLAND GRILLE

    4.1★ 0.2 mi away

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: March 2, 2026