THE BIG APPLE DELICATESSEN
11064 BISCAYNE BLVD, Miami FL 33161
Last inspected Dec 20, 2024 · 8 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
NOV 23
APR 24
SEP 24
DEC 24
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches behind ice machine.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024052948 | Sep 11, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | $800 |
| 1--2023044043 | Jun 23, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 | $600 |
| 1--2022029231 | Apr 12, 2022 | Jul 20, 2022 | $200 |
| 1--2018041725 | Aug 6, 2018 | Sep 6, 2018 | $400 |
| 1--2018041180 | Aug 6, 2018 | Aug 20, 2018 | — |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 20, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes and vegetables held for more than 24=hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles in kitchen area.
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Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Sep 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cooked: chicken, and corn beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sin in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under the shelves at front counter.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk in cooler/ freezer floor not easily cleanable.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall storage room behind cooking equipments.
Sep 9, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches behind ice machine.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cooked: chicken, and corn beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sin in kitchen area.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Triple sink soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches under preparation by ice machine not in use. Observed 2 dead roaches under triple sink.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and grease under cooking equipments.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under the shelves at front counter.
Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk in cooler/ freezer floor not easily cleanable.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall storage room behind cooking equipments.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.reach in cooler soiled.
Jun 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles in kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Apr 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker.
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. Poster was provided to operator.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Form was provided to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, potatoes salad, coleslaw held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipments and under shelves in walk-in cooler/freezer.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles in kitchen area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags with ice on the floor inside walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Dec 1, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards grooved on top of the preparation table.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and missing tiles by cooking equipments.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall in the small room behind the cooking equipments.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food items cooked and food items removed from original container not identified by common name.
Nov 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher touching dirty dishes to clean dishes without washing hands. Employee washed hands.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serving under cook food items without a consumer advisory on the menu. Advised manager to cooked all food items to their minimum cooking temperature.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Triple sink soiled at front counter.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards grooved on top of the preparation table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water inside walk in cooler
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor throughout the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and missing tiles by cooking equipments.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall in the small room behind the cooking equipments.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.reach in coolers gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside all reach coolers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food items cooked and food items removed from original container not identified by common name.
Oct 25, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Under AC Request for the same violation.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Under AC Request for the same violation.
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. Form was provided to operator
No soap provided at handwash sink. By dishwasher machine
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor throughout the kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand washing sink by bagel toaster machine
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.