Seminole, Pinellas County

APPLE BUTTER CAFE

10555 PARK BLVD N, Seminole, FL 33772

FoodSeating
Latest violations
14
2 Intermediate
Mar 5, 2026
City
Seminole
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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.

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 14

22-02-4

Detail 24417796

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Heavily soiled and grooved cutting boards on cook line

31A-09-4

Detail 24417795

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

23-24-4

Detail 24417801

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled on cook line missing Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 24417794

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over dish washing area

40-06-5

Detail 24417802

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

13-03-4

Detail 24417793

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple staff on cook line with no hair restraints Repeat Violation

12B-06-4

Detail 24417798

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

36-73-4

Detail 24417792

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under fryers Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 24417800

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Damaged concrete floors on cook line

14-69-4

Detail 24417803

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Note reach in freezer on cook line Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 24417797

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Next to bread toaster in kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 24417804

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled on cook line

14-33-4

Detail 24417805

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler at counter Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 24417799

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected at front counter

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 16

31B-02-4

Detail 24094356

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine

31B-03-4

Detail 24094363

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine

41-17-4

Detail 24094362

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to restrooms and office

23-24-4

Detail 24094360

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled on cook line Can opener Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24094358

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24094351

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

13-03-4

Detail 24094361

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees on cook line it's no hair restraints

14-11-5

Detail 24094357

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Metal fryer baskets damaged with frayed metal ends

36-73-4

Detail 24094359

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line

36-17-5

Detail 24094353

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Concrete floors in disrepair on cook line

14-69-4

Detail 24094354

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 24094350

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

10-07-4

Detail 24094355

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

21-04-4

Detail 24094348

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cook line

23-03-4

Detail 24094349

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled

14-33-4

Detail 24094352

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler at front counter Repeat Violation

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 15

12A-27-4

Detail 23616835

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked shell eggs on cook line, then proceeded to continue cooking with no glove change or hand wash, discussed proper hand wash procedures Repeat Violation

12A-17-4

Detail 23616832

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee on cook line washed hands for less than 5 seconds

22-02-4

Detail 23616836

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line Metal shelves over cook line cooler rusted Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 23616834

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatloaf in walk in cooler prepared on 3/6, date added Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23616831

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23616826

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

14-09-4

Detail 23616833

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23616827

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage next to shell eggs on cook line, removed Corrected On-Site

12B-06-4

Detail 23616824

Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Ashtray with used cigarette butts in storage room next to single service and ice machine

36-11-4

Detail 23616829

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Cracked concrete floors on cook line

14-69-4

Detail 23616830

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 23616838

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 23616837

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

21-10-4

Detail 23616825

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

08B-17-4

Detail 23616828

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed melons and pineapple over sliced green tomatoes in walk in cooler, order corrected Corrected On-Site

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 16Total: 22

12A-27-4

Detail 22985778

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee on cook line cracked shell eggs and proceeded to change gloves without washing hands

35A-02-6

Detail 22985779

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in prep area 1 live fly on cook line Staff began cleaning and placing traps in approved locations Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22985772

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained Metal shelf containing food above waffle machines with accumulation of grease Can opener blade soiled Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22985771

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash in hand sink next to ice machine

31B-02-4

Detail 22985776

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine, restocked Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22985762

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Corned beef prepared on 7/16 in walk-in not dated

14-01-5

Detail 22985775

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In panko bin

23-24-4

Detail 22985777

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles soiled Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22985782

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cook line Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22985780

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

14-71-4

Detail 22985768

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Corner of metal shelf at service window

12B-07-4

Detail 22985783

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on cooler on cook line, removed Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22985781

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table next to dish machine. Charging cords on prep table across from cook line Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22985764

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22985773

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Concrete floors on cook line in disrepair Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22985765

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 22985769

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In between cooler and steam table, removed Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22985770

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 sugar bin Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22985767

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Exterior of bread toaster soiled Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22985766

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected above coffee machine Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 22985774

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Across from stove on cook line

14-17-4

Detail 22985763

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Nov 27, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 19Total: 24

41-07-4

Detail 22461752

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Liquid medicine on top of cooler on cook line, removed Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22461736

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

22-02-4

Detail 22461731

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

53B-14-5

Detail 22461732

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

41-17-4

Detail 22461746

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Over prep tables containing sanitizer, labeled Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22461748

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Coolers on cook line Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22461751

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

14-09-4

Detail 22461742

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 22461730

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches near water heater, area cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22461745

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

13-03-4

Detail 22461740

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 22461749

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins over triple sink. Plastic cups at wait station

36-22-4

Detail 22461734

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dry storage near ice machine

36-73-4

Detail 22461739

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dry storage near ice machine Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22461750

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Chipped concrete floors on cook line Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22461744

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of raw meat on floor of walk in freezer

14-69-4

Detail 22461747

Basic - Ice buildup in walk in and reach in freezers. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22461743

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

22-08-4

Detail 22461737

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens and microwaves on cook line Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22461735

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

14-33-4

Detail 22461733

Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 22461741

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at wait satiation not covered

36-50-4

Detail 22461738

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan covers soiled

14-17-4

Detail 22461729

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 17Total: 22

01B-01-4

Detail 22114319

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 #10 can of blueberry pie filling

35A-02-6

Detail 22114315

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly near triple sink

03A-02-5

Detail 22114326

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

22-02-4

Detail 22114328

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on cook line Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 22114334

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

23-24-4

Detail 22114321

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cooler handles on cook line Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 22114332

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

36-17-5

Detail 22114331

Basic - Concrete floor in disrepair on cook line

14-09-4

Detail 22114323

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line Repeat Violation

35A-03-4

Detail 22114327

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

14-71-4

Detail 22114316

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Corner of metal table on service counter repaired with black tape

40-06-5

Detail 22114335

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

13-03-4

Detail 22114320

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male employee on cook line

36-73-4

Detail 22114322

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease and food debris under cook line Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22114336

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach in freezer on cook line

22-08-4

Detail 22114324

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Ovens on cook line Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22114333

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

14-33-4

Detail 22114330

Basic - Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

25-05-4

Detail 22114318

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service boxes on floor in rear storage closet

21-10-4

Detail 22114325

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line

08B-12-5

Detail 22114317

Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer

29-11-4

Detail 22114329

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Condensation dripping from a/c units in ceiling

Feb 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 12Total: 14

03A-02-5

Detail 21783141

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

22-02-4

Detail 21783147

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

22-20-5

Detail 21783145

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In rear storage room

16-03-4

Detail 21783146

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Interior walls of dish machine soiled.

23-24-4

Detail 21783142

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles on cook line soiled.

36-34-5

Detail 21783144

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

24-06-4

Detail 21783150

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

06-09-1

Detail 21783148

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

14-09-4

Detail 21783152

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Black cutting boards on cook line

36-73-4

Detail 21783140

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.

22-08-4

Detail 21783149

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Accumulation of food debris and grease in ovens on cook line

23-03-4

Detail 21783143

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

25-06-4

Detail 21783153

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

21-08-4

Detail 21783151

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at bar 50ppm, corrected to 200ppm Corrected On-Site