Big Apple Pizza, 11249 S Federal Hwy, North Palm Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: BIG APPLE PIZZA
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11249 S Federal Hwy, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
License #: 6012718
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 08/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.sugar/kitchen
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.frontline
  • Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.plastic forks/frontline
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar/kitchen
08/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
08/14/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
3/17/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.spatula/frontline
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.frontline **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor.pizza boxes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.panko crumbs/kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham/walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Manager lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.degreaser/kitchen
1/14/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.kitchen
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.kitchen
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar/kitchen
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.degreaser/by 3 compartment sink
9/9/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.kitchen
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.kitchen
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.salt/kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar/kitchen
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.degreaser/by 3 compartment sink
7/9/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen.
1/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen .
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice machine .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad preping unit at 48-51 degrees F . service call advised . rellcate PHF to other cooling units until repaired .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. luncheon meats/cheeses - walkin cooler .
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm.
8/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice bin .
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice machine .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. luncheon meats/cheeses - walkin cooler .
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
4/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.flour/kitchen
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.top of dishmachine
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.pizza boxes Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.salt/flour/kitchen
11/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.kitchen
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans.black olives/kitchen
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.kitchen
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.frontline Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.kitchen
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.frontline
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.grated cheese /prep cooler/frontline
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.pizza boxes.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.frontline
6/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.kitchen
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.sausage /cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.ham/walk in cooler
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar/kitchen Corrected On Site.
2/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour/kitchen Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reach in cooler
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw sausage /walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.flour/kitchen
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers.flour/kitchen
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.lime deposit/dishmachine
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.spatula /cookline
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.fryers/cookline
9/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar/kitchen
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.onions/walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.fRontline Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.hallway
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.walk in cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.dishmachine
6/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw sausage/walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.spices/kitchen
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.frontline
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.kitchen
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.spatula/cookline
1/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cold cuts/walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.salt/kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.backroom
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.catering plates/kitchen
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.kitchen Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
8/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/18/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 9/8/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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