APRILE RESTAURANT & MARKET
7761 NW 107 AVE STE 201-202, Miami FL 33178 · 786 203 2716
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Printed and provided to operator.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak and raw chicken stored over soup at reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Wilmer Reis manager certification expired on 03-10-26.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container of tomato sauce at reach in cooler at kitchen area missing production date, as per chef made the day prior.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at pizza station with deep marks and not easily cleaned.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle on triple door reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak and raw chicken stored over soup at reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed SEAFOOD MIX (50F - Cold Holding); COOKED PASTA (53F - Cold Holding); COOKED CHICKEN (62F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line. Observed CHOPPED GARLIC AND PARSLEY IN OIL (66F - Cold Holding); BOLOGNESE (55F - Cold Holding); TOMATO SAUCE (56F - Cold Holding); SHRIMP (54F - Cold Holding) at fliptop work station at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed SEAFOOD MIX (50F - Cold Holding); COOKED PASTA (53F - Cold Holding); COOKED CHICKEN (62F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at cook line. Observed CHOPPED GARLIC AND PARSLEY IN OIL (66F - Cold Holding); BOLOGNESE (55F - Cold Holding); TOMATO SAUCE (56F - Cold Holding); SHRIMP (54F - Cold Holding) at fliptop work station at cook line.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Wilmer Reis manager certification expired on 03-10-26.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container of tomato sauce at reach in cooler at kitchen area missing production date, as per chef made the day prior.
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 at cook line kitchen at 50F after leaving thermometer for five minutes.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at pizza station with deep marks and not easily cleaned.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken handle on triple door reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with mold like substance at cook line at kitchen area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at pizza station.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in standing water at prep sink. Operator began running water over fish.
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed drinking ice and a spoon in handwashing sink at pizza station.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment missing both chlorine and quaternary test strips.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank at pizza area no fastened properly.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed licensed displayed with date of October 1st, 2024.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards at prep table grooved and not easily cleaned. Observed cutting board at pizza station grooved and not easily cleaned.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on a preparation table next to ice machine. Employee removed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at pantry station wearing bracelets while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cook line engaging in food preparation without any hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed handle at triple door reach in cooler at kitchen area in poor condition.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water handle missing at handwashing sink at ware washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris. Observed shelves at reach in cooker at cook line soiled.
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish at reach-in freezer near dish machine. Coached manager on correct proce
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at CO tanks stored at dry storage area.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed most ceiling tiles missing at dry storage area ceiling.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2024.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station cutting board.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler across from kitchen cookline.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water handle missing at hand washing sink at three compartment sink area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled interior and exterior portion near door of reach-in cooler located across from cook line.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink next to three compartment sink in disrepair and not being used.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach-in cooler across from cook line.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strip available during inspection.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at CO tanks stored at dry storage.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed most ceiling tiles missing at dry storage area ceiling.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2024.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station cutting board.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation at cook line while wearing watch.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler across from kitchen cookline.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water handle missing at hand washing sink at three compartment sink area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled interior of reach-in cooler located in front of cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of carry out containers, stored next to reach in freezer, next to front counter pizza station.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over heavy cream at reach-in cooler near slicer machine. Coached manager on correct procedure.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strip available during inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed training expired for Maria, Tomas, Adriana, Luz, Jose, Daniela, Glenda.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at CO tanks stored at dry storage.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed most ceiling tiles missing at dry storage area ceiling.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2024.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station cutting board.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation at cook line while wearing watch.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler across from kitchen cookline.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water handle missing at hand washing sink at three compartment sink area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 89F water at cook line grill. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled interior of reach-in cooler located in front of cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of carry out containers, stored next to reach in freezer, next to front counter pizza station.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 20 lbs LP tank near pizza station. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Emailed to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled interior of ice machine located across from dish machine, at kitchen area.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair located inside women's restroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler across from kitchen cookline.
In-use tongs and spoon ladle stored on equipment door handle between uses located at kitchen cookline.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under a green cutting board, located at prep table, across from cookline.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed rust pitted surface underneath kitchen counter, used to store clean pots/plastic containers, across from reach in freezers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of hinged plastic containers on, stored in front of reach in freezer, next to front counter pizza station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located across from kitchen cookline.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle located under triple sink at kitchen area.
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in regular "Thank You" grocery bags inside reach in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut mixed greens (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding) located at cooler unit across from cookline, less than 4 hours. Advised to place food items into reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located at mop sink.
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. Printed and provided to operator.
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. Discussed and printed employee reporting agreement form, provided to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of mashed sweet potatoes inside reach in cooler not date marked. As per Chef, sweet potatoes were cooked and prepared on Saturday, over the weekend.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a chemical spray bottle with a purple-like substance not labeled, stored near front counter.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located across from kitchen dish machine. Handle of scoop was removed from ice.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray located at kitchen cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located across from kitchen cookline.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues located across from kitchen cookline.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located across from kitchen cookline.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up located on kitchen prep table near dish machine area. Employee inverted spoons.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor located at space between reach in coolers at pizza station.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located across from kitchen cookline.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping cloths throughout kitchen not kept in sanitizer buckets.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of red wine, wine and oil not labeled, stored on prep cooler across from kitchen cookline.
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.