Apamate Bistro
9471 S Dixie Hwy, Pinecrest, FL 33156 · Permanent Food Service · License 2333541
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 5 routine inspection2 high priority, 6 basic (2 repeats)-20
- Administrative complaint on Oct 5, now complaint after follow-upCounts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score60
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 6, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
4 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 6 live flies in kitchen area on dry food racks above prep table.
Administrative complaint
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
More time given
- First visitOct 5, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed 4 live flies on wall above handsink in kitchen area next to oven. Observed on dish racks outside of walk in cooler; 5 live flies. Observed between wall and walk in cooler; 15 live flies in kitchen area across dish machine. Observed near onions under prep table, 2 live flies. Observed in floor drain in front of handsink in kitchen area, 2 live flies. Observed on wall in dining room; 5 live lies.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
Observed burn gel on prep table.
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed in beverage reach in cooler.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed soiled gaskets in cooler drawers under cook line.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed at back door next to mop sink.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed in kitchen area.
Repeat violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed in kitchen floor drains soiled.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed purse on top of onions.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.