THE BIG APPLE DELICATESSEN
11064 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Florida, 33161
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 12/20/2024
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven Repeat Violation Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled. Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusted. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Warning
- 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. Cooked potatoes and vegetables held for more than 24=hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
Inspection Date: 9/10/2024
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: On 09/10/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: On 09/10/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning* **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under the shelves at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: On 09/10/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under the shelves at front counter. Warning **Time Extended**
- 36-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk in cooler/ freezer floor not easily cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: On 09/10/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk in cooler/ freezer floor not easily cleanable. Warning **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall storage room behind cooking equipments. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: On 09/10/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall storage room behind cooking equipments. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: On 09/10/2024 at the time of the callback inspection Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: On 09/10/2024 at the time of the callback inspection 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. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sin in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-10: On 09/10/2024 at the time of the callback inspection No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sin in kitchen area. Warning **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/9/2024
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Triple sink soiled. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed missing tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches under preparation by ice machine not in use. Observed 2 dead roaches under triple sink. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and grease under cooking equipments. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Food debris under the shelves at front counter. Warning
- 36-12-4:Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Walk in cooler/ freezer floor not easily cleanable. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall storage room behind cooking equipments. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.reach in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches behind ice machine. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected to a faucet without vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sin in kitchen area. Warning
Inspection Date: 6/13/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8649592
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: On 6/13/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: On 6/13/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: On 6/13/2023 at the time of the callback inspection - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: On 6/13/2023 at the time of the callback inspection food debris inside reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: On 6/13/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Warning **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: On 6/13/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Warning **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: On 6/13/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 4/9/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8553581
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris under cooking equipments and under shelves in walk-in cooler/freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bags with ice on the floor inside walk-in freezer. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Poster was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/ Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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. Form was provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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. Cooked beef, potatoes salad, coleslaw held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
Inspection Date: 12/1/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8552753
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards grooved on top of the preparation table. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: On 12/1/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards grooved on top of the preparation table. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and missing tiles by cooking equipments. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: On 12/1/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and missing tiles by cooking equipments. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall in the small room behind the cooking equipments. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: On 12/1/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall in the small room behind the cooking equipments. **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: On 12/1/2023 at the time of the callback inspection 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. **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: On 12/1/2023 at the time of the callback inspection High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker. Admin Complaint
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: On 12/1/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: On 12/1/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink. **Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-01: On 12/1/2023 at the time of the callback inspection 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 11/14/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8385047
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Triple sink soiled at front counter.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting boards grooved on top of the preparation table. Repeat Violation
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water inside walk in cooler
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor throughout the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and missing tiles by cooking equipments.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole on wall in the small room behind the cooking equipments.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.reach in coolers gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside all reach coolers. Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in kitchen area.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - 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.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Repeat Violation
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by triple sink. Repeat Violation
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - 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.
Inspection Date: 10/25/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8322850
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: On 10/25/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: On 10/25/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine Warning **Time Extended**
- 36-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: On 10/25/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor throughout the kitchen Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: On 10/25/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven Warning **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: On 10/25/2023 at the time of the callback inspection reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: On 10/25/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen area Warning **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand washing sink by bagel toaster machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: On 10/25/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand washing sink by bagel toaster machine Warning **Time Extended**
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: On 10/25/2023 at the time of the callback inspection 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. Repeat Violation Warning Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: On 10/25/2023 at the time of the callback inspection 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. Repeat Violation Warning Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: On 10/25/2023 at the time of the callback inspection 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 Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By dishwasher machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-25: On 10/25/2023 at the time of the callback inspection
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Phone: (305) 940-0128
Website: https://bigappledelicatessenfl.com/
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