BIG APPLE'S FRIED & FRESH LLC
202 BELCHER RD N · LARGO · Pinellas County · FL 33771
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bag of raw shrimp in box of ready to eat French fries in walk in freezer. Manager threw away French fries. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw fish in walk in fridge. Manager moved. **Warning**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. TCS hot sauce in reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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. Has one employee more then 60 days. No proof of required training. **Warning**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken made yesterday no date mark walk in fridge TCS hot sauce in reach in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
Basic 9
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard on floor at cook line and in front of three compartment sink soiled. **Warning**
36-08-4Basic – Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout the establishment no cove molding. **Warning**
33-23-4Basic – Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled **Warning**
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above three compartment sink **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of food debris under grill top. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken was 41F Thawing raw chicken in pan of water on side of three compartment sink. Manager put under running water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One wiping cloth on front prep table One wiping cloth near hot holing unit on prep table Both not stored in sanitising solution between uses. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:27 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.