BIG APPLE PIZZA – STUART
3120 SE FEDERAL HIGHWAY · STUART · Martin County · FL 34994
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed meat lasagna at 55F inside walk in cooler, per operator, lasagna cooling since 8pm the night before. At current rate of cooling, lasagna did not reach from 135F to 41F within 6 hours of cooling. See stop sale.
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine Charline sanitizer at 0 ppm. Advised operator to set Up triple sink with proper approved sanitizer until dish machine is working properly
22-12-5High Priority – Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cheeses in reach In cooler at cook line.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham and cheese rolls (57F – Cold Holding) sitting on glass plate over stacked inside flip top cooler. Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today, items inside flip top cooler over night and left out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed meat lasagna at 55F inside walk in cooler, per operator, lasagna cooling since 8pm the night before. At current rate of cooling, lasagna did not reach from 135F to 41F within 6 hours of cooling. See stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese rolls (57F – Cold Holding) sitting on glass plate over stacked inside flip top cooler. Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today, items inside flip top cooler over night and left out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Observed sliced ham (57F – Cold Holding); Inside flip top reach in cooler at cook line, per operator, ham not prepared or portioned today, ham was removed from walk in cooler and placed into flip to reach in cooler, left out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed ham on ice bath quick chill. Observed marinara sauce sitting on prep counter in metal pot at 60F – Cold Holding. Per operator, sauce not prepared or portioned today. Sauce removed from reach in cooler, placed on counter and left out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed sauce pan on Time as a public health control for remaining. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dough mixer soiled with food debris.
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of training for Vincent P
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed not written procedures for pizza slices with time stamps using time as a public health control. emailed operator proper documentation
53B-14-5Intermediate – Observed Required employee training expired for some employees. Expired 5/11/2025 To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 6
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris build up on reach in cooler flip top handle
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
24-15-4Basic – Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Observed class plates store directly under hand soap dispenser with soap dripping onto clean plates. Operator removed.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of marinara sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled through out establishment with grease
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:13 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.