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THE BIG APPLE RESTAURANT

16650 NW 27 AVE, Opa-Locka FL 33054

Last inspected Jul 8, 2024 · 3 visits since September 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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence2330617
Grade history
SEP 23
MAR 24
JUL 24
— STEADY

3 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs on top of the preparation table. Manager put ice on them.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2018027143Apr 18, 2018Jul 5, 2018$200

Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef, rice, and ground beef held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs on top of the preparation table. Manager put ice on them.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching face with gloves and continued working in food preparation without changing gloves. Employee stopped working washed hands and got new gloves.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice buildup.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusted.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Cooked food not covered inside reach in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink faucet is leaking.
Basic/29-11-4
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: rice, oxtail, and pork, held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusted by triple sink
Basic/14-33-4

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.