Largo, Pinellas County

BIG APPLE'S FRIED & FRESH LLC

202 BELCHER RD N, Largo, FL 33771

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 Intermediate
Apr 3, 2026
City
Largo
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 24490427

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained at make table.

11-26-1

Detail 24490425

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 printed,reported agreement to new hire that started 2 weeks ago. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24490424

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 24490423

Basic - Food stored on floor. Canola oil stored on floor in dry storage. Operator moved off floor. Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 24490421

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cheesecake and cake slices in grab and go cooler not labeled.

42-01-4

Detail 24490426

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24490422

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic containers with light orange powder not labeled. Operator labeled items. Corrected On-Site

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

12A-07-5

Detail 23156870

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves without washing hands touching raw chicken for marinade. Instructed employee to wash hands. Employee washed hands and put new gloves on.

03A-02-5

Detail 23156865

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler fish (46F - Cold Holding); Poultry (45F - Cold Holding); Poultry (46F - Cold Holding) Employee put ice on all time temperature control for safety products fish (43F - Cold Holding); Poultry (42F - Cold Holding); Poultry (43F - Cold Holding) Had the door opened during delivery Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 23156868

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Mop not allowed to dry.

36-73-4

Detail 23156869

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen.

08B-38-4

Detail 23156867

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottle water on floor of walk in cooler. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23156864

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23156866

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease side of fryers and under grill soiled 6 burner grill soiled

08B-12-5

Detail 23156863

Basic - Stored food not covered. Most of all boxes in walk in freezer opened and not covered

36-27-5

Detail 23156862

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to breading station

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22809982

Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled Priority: Intermediate

06-09-1

Detail 22809954

Basic - Observed: 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. During inspection observed fish in walk in cooler not thawed. Put in fridge to thaw. Cook scored packaging. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

08B-38-4

Detail 22809972

Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Big pan of red sauce on floor of walk in cooler. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 22527331

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 22527332

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above three compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22527330

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of food debris under grill top. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Time Extended

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 16

08A-05-6

Detail 22375990

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bag of raw shrimp in box of ready to eat French fries in walk in freezer. Manager threw away French fries. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22375976

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken above raw fish in walk in fridge. Manager moved. Warning

02C-01-5

Detail 22375987

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. TCS hot sauce in reach in cooler not date marked. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22375985

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22375986

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 22375980

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Has one employee more then 60 days. No proof of required training. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22375975

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken made yesterday no date mark walk in fridge TCS hot sauce in reach in cooler not date marked. Warning

36-06-4

Detail 22375979

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Cardboard on floor at cook line and in front of three compartment sink soiled. Warning

36-08-4

Detail 22375984

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout the establishment no cove molding. Warning

33-23-4

Detail 22375989

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22375974

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled Warning

38-01-4

Detail 22375978

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above three compartment sink Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22375988

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of food debris under grill top. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22375982

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22375983

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken was 41F Thawing raw chicken in pan of water on side of three compartment sink. Manager put under running water Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22375981

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One wiping cloth on front prep table One wiping cloth near hot holing unit on prep table Both not stored in sanitising solution between uses. Warning

46-01-4

Detail 22375977

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit door blocked and with iron bar a cross the door and shelves on backside behind restaurant fully blocking the door. Manager moved Corrected On-Site

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

08B-27-4

Detail 22079729

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container. Cooked wings placed in reused chicken box. Discussed with operator different options for storage. Wings are recooked to proper temp before service.

08A-05-6

Detail 22079728

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22079725

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22079727

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken products no date mark.

35A-03-4

Detail 22079730

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in dry storage room 1 dead roach in bathroom. All discarded and area cleaned and sanitized.

38-01-4

Detail 22079726

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Back area. Repeat Violation

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 15

12A-17-4

Detail 21352469

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. -discussed proper hand washing procedures with proper

08A-05-6

Detail 21352476

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken over cooked wings in walk-in cooler Discussed proper hierarchy with operator during time of inspection.

22-02-4

Detail 21352471

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained cutting board at prep table

14-05-4

Detail 21352464

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -below condiments at cooks line

36-32-5

Detail 21352477

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -at walk-in cooler Floor at at mop sink is not smooth and easily cleanable

36-03-4

Detail 21352475

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -at cooks line

14-09-4

Detail 21352467

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board at prep station

35A-03-4

Detail 21352465

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches in dry storage room

40-06-5

Detail 21352474

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cellphone on prep table at cooks line

13-03-4

Detail 21352470

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee at cooks line Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 21352466

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -tong on stove handle at cooks line Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21352473

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave on dry storage shelf has accumulation of food residue

38-01-4

Detail 21352463

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -above three compartment sink

23-03-4

Detail 21352472

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryers have accumulation of grease -sides of fryers have accumulation of grease -shelf at cooks line below grill has accumulation of grease -hood filters have accumulation of grease -exterior of water heater has accumulation of food

02D-01-5

Detail 21352468

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at cooks line -container at cooks line not labeled

Apr 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 20896134

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ AG Mahmud, expired on 01-10-2022. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-28: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20896132

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-28: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 20896133

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-28: Time Extended

Feb 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

12A-20-4

Detail 20884261

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Discussed with operator about proper hand washing procedures, employee washed hands Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20884256

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: Cold holding: cooked chicken wing 51 F, sliced cheese 51 F, raw chicken 49 F, raw chicken wing 48 F. Operator contacted refrigerator repair company, and opened the build-in walk-in freezer door to cool the walk-in cooler. Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 20884257

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ AG Mahmud, expired on 01-10-2022. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20884260

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20884263

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20884258

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Only handwash sink at kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20884255

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20884253

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 20884259

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Frozen seafood on shelf in walk-in freezer. Discussed with operator, recommended to raise the shelf higher to 6 inches. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20884254

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20884262

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site Warning