BIG ROCCO'S PIZZERIA AND TAVERN
10479 SOUTHERN BLVD · ROYAL PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33411-4340
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 10 flying insects landing on the wall next to the soda machine in the dining room area. Observed approximately 65 flying insects landing on the walls, wine bottles and under triple compartment sink at the bar area located in the dining room. Observed approximately 50 flying insects landing on the floor and walls in the dishwasher area located in the kitchen. Observed 3 flying insects landing on prep table in the cook line located in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Non commercially packaged raw chicken stored above a container of pasta in the reach in cooler unit in the cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several hand washing sinks in the establishment inaccessible with several items stored inside. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the dining room. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on reach in cooler baskets in the cook line. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal hat, cellphone and glasses stored on the prep table in the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Several cases of shortening stored in the floor in the cook line. Several cases of cheese stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on the floor under the fryer in the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers improperly stored in the cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser at the bar area and the soda machine located in the dining room. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel stored on prep table in the cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:18 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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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.