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Restaurant: BIG APPLE EATERY
Address: 4409 Nw Us Hwy 27, Ocala, FL 34482
Type: Permanent Food Service
License #: 5202253
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 07/23/2010

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition
  • Critical. Violation: 50-06-1 License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
 07/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. MILK.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn Beef, Pepperoni, Turkey & Ham at 48 Degrees F in salad cooler. Spaghetti Cheese Turkey & Ham at 56 Degrees F in prep. cooler. Ham, Turkey, Pasta, & Cheese 45 Degrees F in reach-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Meatballs, Sausage, Chicken Wings, & Ham. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Salad, Prep., & Reach-In Coolers.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawing at room temperature. Raw Chicken.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on bulk bread containers.
  • Observed residue build-up in handsink in bar area.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored on cloth towels. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee bathroom facility not clean and trash can running over.
  • Critical. Observed five dead roaches in handsink area.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by two live roaches found in handsink area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease & food debris under, and around cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled sanitize towel bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. License expired within 30 days after expiration date.
 07/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. 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. Fetta Cheese.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed surface of cutting board encrusted with a black residue and/or soil deposits.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
 2/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
 2/2/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
 8/27/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Critical. Violation: 02-07-1 Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. (Salami & Ham. walk-in cooler).
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. (Sandwich Prep. Cooler, AND Reach-in Cooler).
  • Critical. Violation: 20A-10-1 Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Violation: 31-09-1 Handwash sinks near triple sink, and in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Violation: 32-07-1 Observed toilet dirty in employee restroom.
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by ONE live roaches found on wall near mop sink. Pest Control Co. treated restaurant today 8/25/09. Corrected On Site.
 8/26/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. (Salami & Ham. walk-in cooler).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. (Soup PHF in walk-in cooler).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( Ham, Corn Beef, Cheese & Salami in sandwich prep. cooler. Sausage , Spaghetti, Noodles/Pasta in reach-in cooler).
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. (Sandwich Prep. Cooler, AND Reach-in Cooler).
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sinks near triple sink, and in bar area not accessible for employee use at all times.
  • Critical. Observed toilet dirty in employee restroom.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by ONE live roaches found on wall near mop sink. Pest Control Co. treated restaurant today 8/25/09. Corrected On Site.
 8/25/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 2/23/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 8/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action



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