Apolonia's Prime Steak House

202 Ne 7 Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Apolonia's Prime Steak House was last inspected on Feb 23, 2023. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 23, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

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

Compared to other Okeechobee restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator obtained test strips for chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**

16-32-5

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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at bar sink.

31B-05-4

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. Salmon on cook line, operator slit open packaging. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.

14-42-4

Dec 2, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink., by bar. Operator placed paper towels at location. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance back corner.

36-34-5

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing: at salad station.

36-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Apolonia's Prime Steak House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Apolonia's Prime Steak House on file is from Feb 23, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Apolonia's Prime Steak House compare to other restaurants in Okeechobee?

Apolonia's Prime Steak House most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Okeechobee average of 81.

Has Apolonia's Prime Steak House's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Apolonia's Prime Steak House have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Apolonia's Prime Steak House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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