APOCALYPSE BBQ
8695 SW 124 AVE, Miami FL 33183 · 305-613-9112
Last inspected Dec 4, 2025 · 12 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up through all floor drains in kitchen, bar, and dish areas. Plumber arrived at time of inspection, found issue inside of grease trap and cleared out all drains. All drains inside of establishment are properly draining.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2021038693 | Jun 14, 2021 | Sep 23, 2021 | $600 |
| 1--2021011542 | Jan 13, 2021 | Apr 21, 2021 | $360 |
| 1--2015046781 | Oct 13, 2015 | Nov 6, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Dec 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up through all floor drains in kitchen, bar, and dish areas. Plumber arrived at time of inspection, found issue inside of grease trap and cleared out all drains. All drains inside of establishment are properly draining.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); plantains (56F - Cold Holding); chopped brisket bacon (44F - Cold Holding) at sandwich station reach in cooler across from fryers, as per operator for less than 2 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (120F - Hot Holding) inside warmer next to cook line, as per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator took product to be reheated.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as public health control for crispy onions, grilled onions, and shredded brisket without written procedures. Provided operator with handout. Operator printed and filled out handout.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of cotjia cheese at sandwich station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty at cook line.
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. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature 48F at sandwich station across from fryers.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at prep area in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall dusty above prep area where to go boxes are stored.
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Observed reach in cooler across from fryer with ambient 55F.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in dry storage area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water at bottom of reach in cooler across from fryers.
Aug 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken wings (78F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per operator were made 6 hours prior to inspection.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator called technician and set up Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm).
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken wings (78F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per operator were made 6 hours prior to inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as public health control for grilled onions, chopped brisket, crispy onions, crispy pork, and butter without written procedures. Provided operator with form via email.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of beans at reach in cooler and inside container of seasoning at dish area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hot box handles soiled in back prep area near walk in cooler.
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. Observed reach in cooler across from fryer with ambient 55F.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above reach in cooler at cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in dry storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 82F at cook line. Operator moved utensils to flat top.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted on shelf above reach in cooler. Operator inverted boxes.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water at bottom of reach in cooler across from fryers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall dusty above reach in cooler at cook line.
Jul 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area.
Jun 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed 6 fully, enclosed smokers outside of premises with no plan approved.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Jun 4, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff member at warewsshing area not knowing correct concentration of chlorine. Coached staff on correct concentration.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at bar area with strainers inside. Strainers were removed during inspection.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed 6 fully, enclosed smokers outside of premises with no plan approved.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at walk-in cooler floor.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile at dry storage area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pots not stored inverted at ware washing area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff with no effective hair restraint at preparation area. Staff put on chats during inspection.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff at cook line with no beard guard.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at floor of protein walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Beer fed plastic Gatorade bottles stored on floor at protein walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest reach-in cooler at dry storage area and reach-in cooler at bar area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate20 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Operator explained employee on washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef, over empanadas.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda machine with heavy soiled, mixer head.with heavy soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed back area hand washing sink use as a dump sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed under equipment's heavy heavy soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen area ceiling tiles with heavy soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean plates stored on a dirty shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed four doors coolers no in use.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout the kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor with heavy soiled, back area floor with heavy soiled, dishwasher area floor with heavy soiled, counter area floor with heavy soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under the dishwasher machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of frying oil stored on the floor, cases of tomato sauce on the floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed back area oven with heavy soiled in the inside
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled,
Reach-in cooler with rust that has pitted in the inside located at the front counter area.
Reach-in cooler/walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of the reach in cooler with heavy soiled, front counter coolers with heavy soiled, observed walk in cooler shelves with heavy soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the front counter reach in cooler with standing water.
Storage area not maintained clean and organized. Observed back area storage disorganized, observed a lot of old equipment's, and utensils stored in the back area lobby.
Three-compartment sink used for warewashing not cleaned before use as a food preparation sink.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Under the dishwasher area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cloth and hairnet stored on meat slicer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing on right side of cook line. Food debris stored in drain of hand wash sink. Ice stored in sink in prep kitchen.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in handicapped stall in Unisex restroom.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard on floor in walk in cooler wet and soiled.
Ceiling tile missing above ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep kitchen. Provided operator with a printed sign.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from left side faucet in Unisex restroom in handicapped stall.
Apr 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both oven interior with old grease buildup, oven located at storage area, also the oven located at cook line.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, freezer located at storage area.
Jan 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in the walk in cooler.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both oven interior with old grease buildup, oven located at storage area, also the oven located at cook line.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, freezer located at storage area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.