BIG JOHN'S PIZZA
1103 KEY PLAZA · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed sausage(47F – Cold Holding); ham(48F – Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Also sausage (50°F – Cold Holding); spinach (55F – Cold Holding) cheese (49F – Cold Holding); marinara sauce (49°F – Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across the exit door in the kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray degreaser bottle hanging on cleaned dishes shelves near to cleaned pots. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
Intermediate 1
03D-15-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed cooked pasta(99/90F – Cooling); cooked chicken (68/65F – Cooling) covered in a deep plastic container. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 4
32-12-6Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee bathroom **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 56F, Across the exit door. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cookline. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed reach in ambient temperature of 50°F. **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:43 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.