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APOCALYPSE BBQ

8695 SW 124 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13480109

  • 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed reach in cooler across from fryer with ambient 52F. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in dry storage area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water at bottom of reach in cooler across from fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905600

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - 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.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hot box handles soiled in back prep area near walk in cooler.
  • 14-74-7:Basic - 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.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - 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.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water at bottom of reach in cooler across from fryers.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall dusty above reach in cooler at cook line.
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - 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.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - 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). Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 7/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10861684

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10852734

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area. **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: Observed 6 fully, enclosed smokers outside of premises with no plan approved **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10850933

  • 36-06-4:Basic - 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. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area. Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile at dry storage area. Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - 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. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 13-02-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff at cook line with no beard guard. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at floor of protein walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Beer fed plastic Gatorade bottles stored on floor at protein walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - 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. Warning
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
  • 53B-16-4:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at bar area with strainers inside. Strainers were removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/24/2025

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(1,676 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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