APRILE RESTAURANT & MARKET

7761 NW 107 AVE STE 201-202

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10761911

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at CO tanks stored at dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed most ceiling tiles missing at dry storage area ceiling. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2024. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station cutting board. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler across from kitchen cookline. Repeat Violation
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water handle missing at hand washing sink at three compartment sink area. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink next to three compartment sink in disrepair and not being used.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach-in cooler across from cook line.
  • 08A-17-6:High Priority - 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 Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/28/2025

  • 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Time Extended**
  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at CO tanks stored at dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed at CO tanks stored at dry storage. **Time Extended**
  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed most ceiling tiles missing at dry storage area ceiling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed most ceiling tiles missing at dry storage area ceiling. **Time Extended**
  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2024. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed license posted from October 1, 2024. **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station cutting board. **Time Extended**
  • 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed employee doing food preparation at pizza station while wearing bracelet. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler across from kitchen cookline. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler across from kitchen cookline. **Time Extended**
  • 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water handle missing at hand washing sink at three compartment sink area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed cold water handle missing at hand washing sink at three compartment sink area. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed soiled interior of reach-in cooler located in front of cook line. **Time Extended**
  • 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of carry out containers, stored next to reach in freezer, next to front counter pizza station. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed box of carry out containers, stored next to reach in freezer, next to front counter pizza station. **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Observed no chlorine test strip available during inspection. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/17/2025

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at CO tanks stored at dry storage. Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed most ceiling tiles missing at dry storage area ceiling. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2024. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at pizza station cutting board. Warning
  • 13-07-4:Basic - 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. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler across from kitchen cookline. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed cold water handle missing at hand washing sink at three compartment sink area. Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - 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. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of carry out containers, stored next to reach in freezer, next to front counter pizza station. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
  • 48-04-4: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. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 3/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8518787

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair located inside women's restroom.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler across from kitchen cookline.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs and spoon ladle stored on equipment door handle between uses located at kitchen cookline.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - 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.
  • 14-47-4:Basic - 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.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - 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.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located across from kitchen cookline. Repeat Violation
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle located under triple sink at kitchen area.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection.

Inspection Date: 10/4/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8359534

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located across from kitchen dish machine. Handle of scoop was removed from ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray located at kitchen cookline.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located across from kitchen cookline.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues located across from kitchen cookline. Repeat Violation
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located across from kitchen cookline.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up located on kitchen prep table near dish machine area. Employee inverted spoons.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on floor located at space between reach in coolers at pizza station.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located across from kitchen cookline.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wiping cloths throughout kitchen not kept in sanitizer buckets.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in regular "Thank You" grocery bags inside reach in freezer.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located at mop sink. Repeat Violation
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - 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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a chemical spray bottle with a purple-like substance not labeled, stored near front counter.