BIG APPLE PIZZA AND PASTA
6690 20 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Old food debris on floor under shelves in walk in cooler and throughout kitchen and dish area
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole under hand sink next to 3CS has hole to expose plumbing
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters - Wall behind stove soiled in dust and grease - stove burners have heavy buildup of food debris
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. -Pizza cooler has heavy buildup of old food debris under wire rack -walk in cooler shelves are heavily soiled in debris
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store Philly meat in reach in freezer and bread in walk in cooler. Educated operator
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Reading 0ppm. Clog in line. Operator removed, and refilled sink. Now reading 400ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At 3CS. Strainer and dishes stored in sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/9/2024 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bins next to reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade stove top interior of microwave Slicer - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or soap provided at hand wash sink next to 3CS - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bins next to reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM expired 6/26/24 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: Operator provided me with documentation of scheduled class for 9/14/24. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade stove top interior of microwave Slicer - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or soap provided at hand wash sink next to 3CS - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/9/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bins next to reach in freezer
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Reading 0ppm. Operator remade and now reading 400ppm Corrected On-Site
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM expired 6/26/24 Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade stove top interior of microwave Slicer
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or soap provided at hand wash sink next to 3CS
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles under mixer
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Wings sauce on floor Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters dirty. 2. Mixer head has accumulated food debris Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat sausage crumbles
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice dredge with no label Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink next to pizza make cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk-in cooler door dirty Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
- 42-03-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Battery charger on top of canned goods Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On rack with clean dishes. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk-in cooler door dirty Warning
- 42-03-5:Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Battery charger on top of canned goods Warning
- 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. Male cook moved trash can and returned to work without washing hands. Educated. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-19-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Cheese pizza, white pizza, specialty pizza and pizza sauce
- 03F-01-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Cheese pizza, white pizza, specialty pizza and pizza sauce Warning
- 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. 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. Heavy cream opened 2 days ago Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of hand wash sink next to pizza make table. Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Makayla Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2023 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).