Apoke Miami
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2024
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Apoke Miami has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 22, 2024. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. The most recent inspection at Apoke Miami is from Apr 22, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 63, which Apoke Miami's 50 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator fixed the spray hose. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle stored next to almond and chia at shelf. Operator removed the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200 ppm) at spray bottle stored next to almond and chia. Operator added water to the sanitizer bottle to get 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chlorine not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna at reach in cooler bearing a label inside of vacuum packaging. Operator removed the tuna from the package. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
50
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (105 F - Hot Holding), and quinoa (120 F - hot Holding) at rice cookers preparation table. As per operator was made two hours ago. Operator turned on the rice cookers to reheat the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10 ppm). Operated added chlorine to get 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Food prepared in a private home. See stop sale. Observed chicken and beef empanadas at reach in freezer. As per manager were made them at home. Operator was informed that those empanadas can not be sold to customers. **Warning**
01A-03-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed chicken and beef empanadas at reach in freezer. As per manager were made them at home. Operator was informed that those empanadas can not be sold to customers. **Warning**
01B-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residual at hand wash sink front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed the establishment offers raw tuna and raw salmon not identified as raw products. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. Food employees reporting agreement was provided. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup without handle inside of Matcha tea. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At reach in freezer. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from faucet of three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
30
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the front counter hand wash sink used to hold a plastic jug.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter hand wash sink no soap
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean aluminum pans stored on the top shelf not inverted or protected.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a staff with a wrist band.
13-07-4
Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has ineffective hair restraint.
13-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front counter reach in cooler spicy salmon (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator less than three hours. Operator reduced the temperature of the unit **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed mo paper towels at the front counter hand wash sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Apoke Miami last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Apoke Miami on file is from Apr 22, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Apoke Miami?
Across the inspection record, “water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Apoke Miami.
How does Apoke Miami compare to other restaurants in South Miami?
Apoke Miami most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the South Miami average of 63.
Has Apoke Miami's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Apoke Miami have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Apoke Miami means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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