Apple Butter Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
45
Score
Apple Butter Cafe has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 13 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 19 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up six times.
Compared to other Seminole restaurants (averaging 71), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Heavily soiled and grooved cutting boards on cook line
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer containing roasted peppers in hand sink on cook line, removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled on cook line missing **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over dish washing area
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf next to opened bags of bread on cook line
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple staff on cook line with no hair restraints **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Ash tray containing burnt cigarettes on top of smoker outside on patio
12B-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under fryers **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Damaged concrete floors on cook line
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Note reach in freezer on cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Next to bread toaster in kitchen
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler at counter **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected at front counter
25-06-4
45
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to restrooms and office
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled on cook line Can opener **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered beverage on freezer next to cook line **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees on cook line it's no hair restraints
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Metal fryer baskets damaged with frayed metal ends
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Concrete floors in disrepair on cook line
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour and sugar bins
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter scoop in 83F at front counter, replaced water 150F **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cook line
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler at front counter **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
39
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
22
Nov 27, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Liquid medicine on top of cooler on cook line, removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chocolate moose pie (55F - Cold Holding) slices at front counter **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line Accumulation of food residue on waffle makers Can opener blade soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 expired certificate
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Over prep tables containing sanitizer, labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Coolers on cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches near water heater, area cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack over reach in freezer, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dry storage near ice machine
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dry storage near ice machine **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Chipped concrete floors on cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of raw meat on floor of walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk in and reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin, removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens and microwaves on cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Accumulation of dust on top of heat lamp over service window. Accumulation of grease on sides of fryers, flat top **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at wait satiation not covered
25-06-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins over triple sink. Plastic cups at wait station
24-08-4
21
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 #10 can of blueberry pie filling
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near triple sink
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooler at end of cook line - chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding); feta (49F - Cold Holding), operator placed ice bags in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee on cook line with no proof of training
53B-13-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles on cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
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. Grouper not removed from vacuum packaging before thaw **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Concrete floor in disrepair on cook line
36-17-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor at end of cook line 1 dead roach in ceiling panel above bread on cook line 1 dead roach behind cooler on service line. 1 dead roach in office All areas cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Corner of metal table on service counter repaired with black tape
14-71-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack over paper tray liners, removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male employee on cook line
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease and food debris under cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach in freezer on cook line
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled on cook line. Accumulation of grease on sides of equipment on cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service boxes on floor in rear storage closet
25-05-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Condensation dripping from a/c units in ceiling
29-11-4
22
Feb 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chocolate pie whipped topping (46F - Cold Holding) at front display cooler, item moved to walk-in, retemp 43F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Base pads and dispenser levers soiled on soda machine at servers station
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In rear storage room
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior walls of dish machine soiled.
16-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles on cook line soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Accumulation of grease on ceiling tiles on cook line
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean cups stored on rusted shelves in white reach in cooler at servers station, operator moved all cups to dis hares for cleaning and plaster clean trays on metal shelves **Corrective Action Taken**
24-06-4
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. Raw grouper in reduced oxygen packaging on cook line, operator punctured packages, discussed proper thawing procedures with staff
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Black cutting boards on cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of food debris and trash on floor of walk-in cooler. Accumulation of grease under cooking equipment on cook line? Accumulation of food debris under shelves at server's station.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of food debris and grease in ovens on cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of grease and food residue on interior hoods of reach in coolers on cook line. Gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line soiled. Accumulation of food debris on floor of reach in freezer on cook line Accumulation of grease on sides of cooking equipment on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not covered at servers station, operator placed in covered container **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at bar 50ppm, corrected to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
43
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -French toast mix over deli items in walk-in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottles next to syrups at front counter **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -over 60 rodent droppings under dry storage racks in outdoor dry storage room -50 rodent droppings next to water heater machine in kitchen area **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -potato salad (50F - Cold Holding); coleslaw(47F - Cold Holding) milk (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (51F - Cold Holding); salsa (55F - Cold Holding) Items were not held out for more than 4 hours Discussed moving items to another cooler during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener blade has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink next ice machine in dry storage room is blocked by a cart Operator moved cart during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottle on prep table in kitchen area Operator moved bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -handbag on shelf with food items served to the public at front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee prepping potato salad **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans above three compartment sink **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -ice build up in reach in freezer chest **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. -at steam table **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -ovens adjacent to hand sink in kitchen area have accumulation of food residue -microwave at mixer has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of flat top grill have accumulation of grease -shelf above waffle maker has accumulation of grease -mixer head has accumulation of food residue -walk-in cooler racks have accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers at dish drying rack **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -at prep station in kitchen area **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -reach in freezer at wait station **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -frozen food in walk-in freezer **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -Sanitizer Bucket at front counter(Quaternary 0ppm) Discussed proper concentration with operator during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles above flat top grill **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -above walk-in cooler door -hole in ceiling at soda fountain syrup -Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at cooks line **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. **Warning**
29-18-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Apple Butter Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Apple Butter Cafe on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Apple Butter Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Apple Butter Cafe.
How does Apple Butter Cafe compare to other restaurants in Seminole?
Apple Butter Cafe most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Seminole average of 71.
Has Apple Butter Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Apple Butter Cafe have averaged around 13 violations per visit, down from roughly 19 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Apple Butter Cafe 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.
How often is Apple Butter Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Apple Butter Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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