APPLE BUTTER CAFE
10555 PARK BLVD N, Seminole FL 33772 · 727-258-7033
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in prep area 1 live fly on cook line Staff began cleaning and placing traps in approved locations
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023004261 | Dec 15, 2022 | Feb 10, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2021038686 | Jun 29, 2021 | Sep 28, 2021 | $200 |
| 3--2016046622 | Aug 29, 2016 | Oct 27, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Heavily soiled and grooved cutting boards on cook line
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer containing roasted peppers in hand sink on cook line, removed
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled on cook line missing
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over dish washing area
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf next to opened bags of bread on cook line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple staff on cook line with no hair restraints
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Ash tray containing burnt cigarettes on top of smoker outside on patio
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under fryers
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Damaged concrete floors on cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Note reach in freezer on cook line
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Next to bread toaster in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled on cook line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler at counter
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected at front counter
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to restrooms and office
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled on cook line Can opener
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverage on freezer next to cook line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees on cook line it's no hair restraints
Equipment in poor repair. Metal fryer baskets damaged with frayed metal ends
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Concrete floors in disrepair on cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour and sugar bins
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter scoop in 83F at front counter, replaced water 150F
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler at front counter
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked shell eggs on cook line, then proceeded to continue cooking with no glove change or hand wash, discussed proper hand wash procedures
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee on cook line washed hands for less than 5 seconds
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line Metal shelves over cook line cooler rusted
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatloaf in walk in cooler prepared on 3/6, date added
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage next to shell eggs on cook line, removed
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Ashtray with used cigarette butts in storage room next to single service and ice machine
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cracked concrete floors on cook line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed melons and pineapple over sliced green tomatoes in walk in cooler, order corrected
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee on cook line cracked shell eggs and proceeded to change gloves without washing hands
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in prep area 1 live fly on cook line Staff began cleaning and placing traps in approved locations
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Metal shelf containing food above waffle machines with accumulation of grease Can opener blade soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash in hand sink next to ice machine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine, restocked
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Corned beef prepared on 7/16 in walk-in not dated
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In panko bin
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Corner of metal shelf at service window
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on cooler on cook line, removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table next to dish machine. Charging cords on prep table across from cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Concrete floors on cook line in disrepair
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In between cooler and steam table, removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar bin
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Exterior of bread toaster soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected above coffee machine
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Across from stove on cook line
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 24 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate19 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Liquid medicine on top of cooler on cook line, removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chocolate moose pie (55F - Cold Holding) slices at front counter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line Accumulation of food residue on waffle makers Can opener blade soiled
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. 1 expired certificate
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Over prep tables containing sanitizer, labeled
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Coolers on cook line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches near water heater, area cleaned and sanitized
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack over reach in freezer, removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins over triple sink. Plastic cups at wait station
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dry storage near ice machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dry storage near ice machine
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Chipped concrete floors on cook line
Food stored on floor. Box of raw meat on floor of walk in freezer
Ice buildup in walk in and reach in freezers.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin, removed
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens and microwaves on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of dust on top of heat lamp over service window. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers, flat top
Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at wait satiation not covered
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate17 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 #10 can of blueberry pie filling
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near triple sink
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler at end of cook line - chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); feta (49F - Cold Holding), operator placed ice bags in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee on cook line with no proof of training
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles on cook line
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper not removed from vacuum packaging before thaw
Concrete floor in disrepair on cook line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor at end of cook line 1 dead roach in ceiling panel above bread on cook line 1 dead roach behind cooler on service line. 1 dead roach in office All areas cleaned and sanitized
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Corner of metal table on service counter repaired with black tape
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack over paper tray liners, removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male employee on cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease and food debris under cook line
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach in freezer on cook line
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled on cook line. Accumulation of grease on sides of equipment on cook line
Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service boxes on floor in rear storage closet
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Condensation dripping from a/c units in ceiling
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.