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BIG APPLE PIZZA OF SAVAGE BLVD INC

2856 SW PORT ST LUCIE BLVD · PORT ST LUCIE · St. Lucie County · FL 34953

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 29, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3504666
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8896430
DBPR license6602977

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#7High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 pizza sauce.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran 3x. Found at 0 ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live around mop near exit door. 2 at dish machine. 2 at mop sink. **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Grill coolers sliced mozzarella 47F cold holding, breaded chicken 47F cold holding.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill coolers sliced mozzarella 47F cold holding, breaded chicken 47F cold holding. In cooler from overnight.

#12High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Around above 200 ppm chlorine. Manager corrected and 2nd recheck found at 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ J.I. 10-15-24.

#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container in sink. In kitchen next to baking equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front baking equipment in kitchen.

#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of mozzarella in walk in cooler.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Chicken wings. Manager placed in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.