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BIG ROCCO'S PIZZERIA AND TAVERN

10479 SOUTHERN BLVD · ROYAL PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33411-4340

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 12, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3505220
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8898153
DBPR license6022190

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority6 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#2High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 #10 cans marinara dented to seam of can. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef patties (49F – Cold Holding) Observed in overstocked pan at flip top cooler at hot cook line area. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 6

#4Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with black mold like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pizza cutter in hand wash station at pizza station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Not available at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By hot cook line, server beverage station and dish washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Intermediate53B-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. Not available at time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. At server beverage station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top cooler shelves soiled with oil like residue and food debris. Stainless reach in cooler across from pizza station. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.