BIG APPLE PIZZA
5970 20 ST · VERO BCH · Indian River County · FL 32966
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
03F-01-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Verified pizza was put out at 2pm
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Noticed rodent dropping under pizza oven along wall approximately 50 plus And under computer approximately 8 plus
03A-03-4High Priority – Shell eggs held in a unit maintaining an ambient air temperature greater than 45 degrees Fahrenheit.
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Refrigerator is not at temp chicken breast (54°F – Cold Holding); lettuce (55°F – Cold Holding); breaded chicken (49°F – Cold Holding); ricotta (56°F – Cold Holding); mozzarella (46°F – Cold Holding)
Intermediate 1
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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.
Basic 8
23-06-4Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
29-49-5Basic – Observed standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler. On cooks line near fryer
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread crumbs, croutons etc on top shelf
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:48 PM.
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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.