Apple Spice Junction
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Apple Spice Junction has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 12, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That's lower than the typical Orlando restaurant, which scores around 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Oppm. Operator drained and refilled sink 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board at salad station.
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Front counter soda machine. Operator chained tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Multiple purses bags, sweaters and jackets throughout back of the house on top of dry storage equipment, prep station tables. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two boxes of peas stored on the floor in walk in freezer. Employee removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Reach in cooler French onion soup dated 10/29, employee removed label and placed correct date. 10/29 salsa in walk in cooler. Operator fixed label. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
64
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green and two white cutting boards on prep table.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in glass freezer by walk in cooler.
14-69-4
86
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like Large white cutting board at prep table. Large white cutting board at prep make table. Fountain drink machine ice shoot. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator placed covers on bins. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Dry storage shelves with rust/soiled that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above hand wash sink by dry storage area.
36-27-5
74
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
09-01-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.. chicken in multiple containers with date mark exceeding 7 days. Staff states chicken was prepared yesterday. Date was changed on containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey (52F - Cold Holding) stocked above the fill line in the make table. In cooler less than 4 hours. Staff removed extra items and placed in the unit to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer with dried matter. Staff cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel in hand sink on front counter. Towel removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in coolers
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup and cheese and crackers on prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bread and other items in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. In dish area
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large white cutting boards on tables. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
39
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
95
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Uncooked salmon stored over crumb cake on speed rack in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Tuna,Thai curry chicken and cashew chicken 57f all in 6 pans overnight in reach in cooler in prep area.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna,Thai curry chicken and cashew chicken 57f all in 6 pans overnight in reach in cooler in prep area.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. All purpose cleaner stored above peanut butter on storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with black mold like substance. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On bread shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
22-31-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of pickles stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer in prep area has black mold like substance around lid and on sides of the freezer.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink out of order at entrance of the kitchen to the right.
29-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado with sticker on it in reach cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of yeast and baking powder. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in prep area temperature at 57f Don not store any food in cooler until cooler is holding temperature at 41f.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents In prep area above prep tables.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout kitchen.
14-09-4
22
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary triple sink less than 150 ppm. Rechecked 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Operator coached employee on how to test triple sink sanitizer levels.
53B-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Apple Spice Junction last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Apple Spice Junction on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Apple Spice Junction?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Apple Spice Junction.
How does Apple Spice Junction compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Apple Spice Junction most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Apple Spice Junction's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Apple Spice Junction have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Apple Spice Junction means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Apple Spice Junction inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Apple Spice Junction is inspected around three times per year on average.
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