Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

APPLE BUTTER CAFE

10555 PARK BLVD N · SEMINOLE · Pinellas County · FL 33772

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3458488
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8761253
DBPR license6215432

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#17High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee on cook line cracked shell eggs and proceeded to change gloves without washing hands

#18High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in prep area 1 live fly on cook line Staff began cleaning and placing traps in approved locations **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Metal shelf containing food above waffle machines with accumulation of grease Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#20Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash in hand sink next to ice machine

#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine, restocked **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#22Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Corned beef prepared on 7/16 in walk-in not dated

Basic 16

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In panko bin

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Corner of metal shelf at service window

#6Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on cooler on cook line, removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table next to dish machine. Charging cords on prep table across from cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Concrete floors on cook line in disrepair **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In between cooler and steam table, removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar bin **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Exterior of bread toaster soiled **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected above coffee machine **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#15Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Across from stove on cook line

#16Basic14-17-4

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

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.