BIG APPLE PIZZA AND PASTA
6690 20 ST · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32966
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-7High Priority – 1 Live, small flying insects found
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef patties stored in reach in freezer over pizza crust **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (46F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F – Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (45F – Cold Holding) In cooler overnight **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk flour bin **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In restrooms
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on cooler **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler floors -floors soiled under equipment **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -storage Shelving has build up throughout kitchen, Can storage racks
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Beef patties. Operator placed in container with lid **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:20 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.