Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

BIG APPLE PIZZA

872 SW ST LUCIE W BLVD · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34986

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3655282
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13487315
DBPR license6602465

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut lettuce 47F cold holding, ham deli 46F cold holding, heavy whipping cream 45F cold holding.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce 47F cold holding, ham deli 46F cold holding, heavy whipping cream 45F cold holding. In cooler from overnight per Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. For pizza. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked pasta with lid on. Manager educated staff and corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided printed copies. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar, salt, and flour.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and cup on prep make table cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza. Manager closed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic24-18-4

Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons and forks by server station.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
3 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.