Apple Food Services, 15771 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: APPLE FOOD SERVICES
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 15771 S Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32821
License #: 5808241
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By beer cooler.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Soda syrup boxes - storeroom
  • Basic - Ceiling and AC vents soiled with accumulated dust. Frontline
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Frontline
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Where pipes pass through ceiling - throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Build up observed inside nozzle : dining area.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back kitchen
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving under frontline counters.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three cans of red pack tomatoes Callback Inspection: dented cans observed
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pizza table: ham and pineapple 118° (corrected on site), veg pizza 118°, plantains and potato balls 97°, cooked veg 115° - held less than 4 hours **Warning** Callback Inspection: all pizza above 135° except veg pizza at 129°, sausage 112°, plantains 99°, yuca and potato balls 110°, cooked veg 145°
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer provided does not function.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/21/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In Parmesan container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By beer cooler.
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Soda syrup boxes - storeroom
  • Basic - Ceiling and AC vents soiled with accumulated dust. Frontline
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Frontline
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Where pipes pass through ceiling - throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Build up observed inside nozzle : dining area.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between food containers in ice bin - knives also partially submerged in the ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back kitchen
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Hot hold cabinet on frontline.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving under frontline counters.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles - frontline and bulk dry goods containers in back kitchen.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three cans of red pack tomatoes
  • High Priority - Heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Pasta and spaghetti at 79-83° at 2pm - made 9:30am **Warning** **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Frontline ice bin: lettuce, salad 47-57°, cheese 60°, tomato 48°, lettuce 50° - held more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Pizza reach in cooler: ham: diced and sliced at 44-45° - made previous day. Cold hold by fryers: cheese slices 47° **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. spaghetti at 44° and ground beef 51° - made 10/19 - discarded **Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Pasta salad, mozzarella salad and chicken pasta - made 9:30am - all above 41° at 1:30pm.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Pizza table: ham and pineapple 118° (corrected on site), veg pizza 118°, plantains and potato balls 97°, cooked veg 115° - held less than 4 hours **Warning**
  • High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm - emptied. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. 1) Improper cooling of spaghetti, ground beef and pasta. 2) Improper ambient cooling of pasta and mozzarella salads. 3) Improper cold holding on ice bin - frontline - cheese, tomato, lettuce, lettuce salad **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Items stored in large quantity and kept covered during cooling process. Recommend evaluating cooling methods. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer provided does not function.
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Burgers can be offered undercooked if requested by guests - as per owner. Consumer advisory provided to owner.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
10/20/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station, case of cups, dry storage room.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer, case of chicken.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair., over water heater.
  • Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash., shake machine in the front services area ice cream side.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Deep fryer baskets were stored on floor between uses, stored on plastic lid between handsink and chest freezer in the front services area.
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash, bags of four next to handsink by back food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered, bag of pretzel flour and bag of pasta , back prep area.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, boxes of soda , inside dry storage room.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment, front kitchen area.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on splash guard of handsink by by deep friers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, by oven, front kitchen area.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, reach in cooler by chest freezer in the ice cream area.
  • Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination, spoons, forks.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in chest freezer, chicken tenders, burgers, onion rings, unit located in front kitchen area by handsink.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, chicken 47°f, burgers were 50°f, product was cooked yesterday. Product was discarded by operator.
  • High Priority - Cooked/heated potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Burgers 50°f, chicken 47°f. Product was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling, cooked chicken 47°f, burgers 50°f, cooked yesterday. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled, by registers by dining room.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions, not dated behind ice machine.
4/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Chips **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Pasta in deep dish and covered during the cooling process. **Corrected On-Site**
12/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cases of single-service cups and lids stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soda cases stored on dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths throughout facility not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit- rice 135?. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety), commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts- sausage reheated to 110? on flat grill 30-45 minutes prior before being moved to griddle set at LOW for hot holding; operator increased griddle setting to reach required minimum temperature before two hour limit.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
2/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination- heat lamp over fried chicken warmer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing next to ice machine cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for potentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location- spatulas in flat grill area stored in container soiled with heavy grease accumulation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling tile in disrepair over water heateer.
  • Critical - Observed employee failed to dry hands after washing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on new set of disposable gloved prior to engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment and utensils, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor- plastic bottles in prep area; various cases in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed heavy buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of food container with no handle used to dispense mushrooms in make table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit- crumbled meat pizza topping at 49f; pizza station top left open for prolonged period so unable to determine how long product was out of temperature, operator voluntarily discarded.
  • Critical - Observed raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat chicken in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed- chlorine at 200+ ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination- plastic forks in condiment bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles throughout establishment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served- pasta date marked 10-2-12.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout establishment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name- chicken flour. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
10/10/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor throughout walk in freezer.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair- chest freezer missing sliding door.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination- all plastic utensils in condiment station. Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair- kitchen hand sink clogged.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above- hot dogs at 110f, fried chicken at 105f. Corrected On Site. Equipment temperature increased by operator; hot dogs re-temp'd at 166. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked- throughout walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name- yellow powder bulk container in wire rack.
8/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Container with no handle used to scoop chicken breading mix. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container- sugar scoop. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided; expired certificates for current staff. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing- spoon stored inside. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit- pepperoni and sausage at 58f in top of pizza station. Per operator, lid was left open during lunch rush; product rapidly chilled.
  • Critical - Observed processed and prepared ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening- sliced cold cuts in pizza station; RTE pasta in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination- forks in condiment table.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor- drink lids in storage room.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area- chest freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above- hot dogs at 120f on flat grill. Corrected On Site; operator turned up equipment temperature, product re-temp'd at 140f. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing- 0 ppm. Corrected On Site- 300 ppm.
5/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Can opener soiled/ encrusted.
  • Critical - Chemicals stored on shelf with single service beverage cups.
  • Dented cans.
  • Female with ineffective hair restraint - loose, dangling bangs/hair.(cos)
  • Hot food not held @ 135f or above - multiple items on steam table double-panned and not maintaining min. heat of 135f. (cos) double pans removed.
  • Critical - Ice chute @ self serve beverage machine encrusted with black residue.
  • Ice scoop not stored in a clean location.
  • Critical - Interior of ice machine slimey - in back area.
  • Critical - Interiors of microwaves soiled w/food debris. CHECK ALL
  • No date marking on multiple open, RTE products in walk-in cooler.
  • Walk-in freezer floor soiled with excessive food debris.
12/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Inside several food storage containers.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Inside hood located under fryers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on outside of several food storage containers lid covers.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of food around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. At back kitchen area by walk in freezer. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed chemical bottles improperly stored. At front counter by single service items. Corrected On Site. Operator moved chemical bottles to bottom shelf.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. At front counter area. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site. Employee cleaned microwave.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease inside reach in cooler located by fryers. Unit is not in use.
  • Observed pizza cooler door gaskets in poor repair.
  • Observed slime accumulated inside floor drains. At front counter area.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. At pizza station cooler. Door gaskets.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towels on counter.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled container of salt. At front counter area. Employee labeled salt.
5/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. At pizza make table, in use for cheese. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a bracelet while in preparation of food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on slicer and inside pizza reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Microwave is located in back kitchen preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood filters located under fryers. At All American Food area.
  • Observed moderate build-up of food debris/grease inside true freezer located by fryers. At All American Food area.
  • Observed moderate build-up of food debris on pizza dough rack.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At back kitchen by ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. At back kitchen by walk in cooler.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Jacket and hats stored with single service items. At back storage.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For sausage hot holding unit. At All American Food area. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
11/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Pizza make unit.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
6/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 15-14-1 Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Dipper well attached to ice cream freezer is not removable and thus is not easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside both ice chutes at beverage island.
  • Violation: 23-03-1 Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface; spice rack and light shields under hood.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair; FRP wall covering separated from wall at equipment shelf across from three compartment sink.
9/16/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Dipper well attached to ice cream freezer is not removable and thus is not easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside both ice chutes at beverage island.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface; spice rack and light shields under hood.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; low surfaces along front counter.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, in men's restroom. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises behind four burner stove.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by three live roaches found behind four burner stove. Ten live roaches at mop sink where tile has separated from wall.
  • Observed floor and wall junctures not coved by mop sink Tiles separated from wall.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment; behind four burner stove and under fryers. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall in disrepair; FRP wall covering separated from wall at equipment shelf across from three compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser. Repeat Violation.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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