Apocalypse BBQ
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Apocalypse BBQ has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Dec 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair”, which has been cited three times.
Apocalypse BBQ's latest score of 100 sits above the Miami average of 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed wastewater backing up through all floor drains in kitchen, bar, and dish areas. Plumber arrived at time of inspection, found issue inside of grease trap and cleared out all drains. All drains inside of establishment are properly draining. **Corrected On-Site**
28-26-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); plantains (56F - Cold Holding); chopped brisket bacon (44F - Cold Holding) at sandwich station reach in cooler across from fryers, as per operator for less than 2 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage (120F - Hot Holding) inside warmer next to cook line, as per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator took product to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as public health control for crispy onions, grilled onions, and shredded brisket without written procedures. Provided operator with handout. Operator printed and filled out handout. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of cotjia cheese at sandwich station. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty at cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature 48F at sandwich station across from fryers.
14-74-7
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board at prep area in kitchen.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall dusty above prep area where to go boxes are stored. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
43
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across from fryer with ambient 55F. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed reach in cooler across from fryer with ambient 52F. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water at bottom of reach in cooler across from fryers. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
86
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator called technician and set up Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken wings (78F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per operator were made 6 hours prior to inspection.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken wings (78F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler, as per operator were made 6 hours prior to inspection.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as public health control for grilled onions, chopped brisket, crispy onions, crispy pork, and butter without written procedures. Provided operator with form via email.
03F-10-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed hot box handles soiled in back prep area near walk in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of beans at reach in cooler and inside container of seasoning at dish area.
14-01-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across from fryer with ambient 55F.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above reach in cooler at cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 82F at cook line. Operator moved utensils to flat top. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go boxes stored not inverted on shelf above reach in cooler. Operator inverted boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water at bottom of reach in cooler across from fryers.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall dusty above reach in cooler at cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
30
Jul 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Jun 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed 6 fully, enclosed smokers outside of premises with no plan approved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: Observed 6 fully, enclosed smokers outside of premises with no plan approved **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: Observed ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-17: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
82
Jun 4, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at bar area with strainers inside. Strainers were removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed 6 fully, enclosed smokers outside of premises with no plan approved. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff member at warewsshing area not knowing correct concentration of chlorine. Coached staff on correct concentration. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-16-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at walk-in cooler floor. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing tile at dry storage area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed metal pots not stored inverted at ware washing area. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff with no effective hair restraint at preparation area. Staff put on chats during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff at cook line with no beard guard. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at floor of protein walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Beer fed plastic Gatorade bottles stored on floor at protein walk-in cooler. Coached manager on correct procedure. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest reach-in cooler at dry storage area and reach-in cooler at bar area. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
43
Feb 24, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
20
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing on right side of cook line. Food debris stored in drain of hand wash sink. Ice stored in sink in prep kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in handicapped stall in Unisex restroom.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cloth and hairnet stored on meat slicer. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard on floor in walk in cooler wet and soiled.
36-06-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above ice machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep kitchen. Provided operator with a printed sign. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from left side faucet in Unisex restroom in handicapped stall.
29-11-4
55
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both oven interior with old grease buildup , oven located at storage area, also the oven located at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, freezer located at storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-15: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
86
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
25
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Apocalypse BBQ last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Apocalypse BBQ on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Apocalypse BBQ?
Across the inspection record, “cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Apocalypse BBQ.
How does Apocalypse BBQ compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Apocalypse BBQ most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Apocalypse BBQ's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Apocalypse BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Apocalypse BBQ means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Apocalypse BBQ inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Apocalypse BBQ is inspected around four times per year on average.
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