Apocalypse BBQ

9980 Sw 104 St, Miami, FL 33176
American
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Apocalypse BBQ appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
78
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ground beef patties (47F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in dish area, as per manager for about 2 hours. Observed raw pork (54F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (54F - Cold Holding) inside of walk in cooler. As per manager for about 2 hours. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Observed chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding) inside of walk in cooler. As per manager since previous day. Raw ground beef patties (43F - Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for both triple sink (quaternary) and dish machine (chlorine) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for both triple sink (quaternary) and dish machine (chlorine) **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added 6 smokers outside at side of building. Observed food preparation trailer added at other side of building containing preparation tables, reach in freezer, reach in freezer, ovens and stove, no plans submitted. Observed on approved plans, seating area located near bathroom was converted into food storage area containing reach in cooler, 2 reach in freezers and dry storage rack, no plans submitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment added 6 smokers outside at side of building. Observed food preparation trailer added at other side of building containing preparation tables, reach in freezer, reach in freezer, ovens and stove, no plans submitted. Observed on approved plans, seating area located near bathroom was converted into food storage area containing reach in cooler, 2 reach in freezers and dry storage rack, no plans submitted. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all food warmer handles soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed all food warmer handles soiled. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed food storage containers stored outside near smokers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed food storage containers stored outside near smokers. **Time Extended**
24-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed fan cover missing on ceiling at dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Equipment in poor repair. Observed fan cover missing on ceiling at dish area. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white chest reach in freezer in dry storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white chest reach in freezer in dry storage area **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door. Manager removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door. Manager removed tongs. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored inside container of sugar touching the sugar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored inside container of sugar touching the sugar. **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled underneath prep table and container of sugar not labeled next to ovens. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled underneath prep table and container of sugar not labeled next to ovens. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of salt and pepper mix at outside prep trailer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of salt and pepper mix at outside prep trailer. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
47
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at cooking line. Employee placed a new paper towel roll.
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.
29-49-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. During the inspection. Employee placed a hair restraint **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
22-16-4
74
Aug 23, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen. Observed one flying insect in storage.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement and discussed with person in charge.
11-26-1
78
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Apocalypse BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Apocalypse BBQ on file is from Feb 12, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Apocalypse BBQ compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Apocalypse BBQ most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Apocalypse BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Apocalypse BBQ have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three 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 three times per year on average.