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THE BIG APPLE RESTAURANT

16650 NW 27 AVE · OPA-LOCKA · Dade County · FL 33054

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3389277
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8493455
DBPR license2330617

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#6High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Shell eggs on top of the preparation table. Manager put ice on them. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching face with gloves and continued working in food preparation without changing gloves. Employee stopped working washed hands and got new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 5

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer ice buildup.

#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.

#3Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Cooked food not covered inside reach in cooler.

#5Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink faucet is leaking.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.