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BIG JOHN'S PIZZA

1103 KEY PLAZA · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 5, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3594643
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10875567
DBPR license5402291

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked eggplant in open lid reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (47F – Cold Holding); spinach (48F – Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, operator adjusted the ambient temperature in walk in cooler. Also sausage (53F – Cold Holding); spinach (55F – Cold Holding) cheese (49F – Cold Holding); sausage (48F – Cold Holding); marinara sauce (50F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across the exit door in the kitchen. Operator placed the food items under ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray degreaser bottle hanging on cleaned dishes shelves near to cleaned pots. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pork (96/90F – Cooling); cooked pasta (67/65F – Cooling) covered in a deep plastic container. Operator uncovered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta in walk in cooler, was prepared from more than 24 hours as per operator with no date marked. Operator dated marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee bathroom **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 56°F, Across the exit door. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cookline. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dishwasher machine exterior, filter soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic14-17-4

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

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.