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
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 56f. Ham 57f. Cooked onions 56f. Cooked spinach 56f Cold Holding. Cut tomatoes 52f Cold Holding. All cold holding since 10:30, observed at 1:45pm. Advised to rapid chill all items **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs chlorine test strips
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided plan to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 5
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reading 58f **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
22-08-4Basic – Interior and exterior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Slicer has old food debris
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator needs verbal reminder posted at hand sinks instead of hand sink label
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up. Stove has old food debris. Gaskets on coolers soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 28, 2026 1:11 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.