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BIG JOHN'S PIZZA

With 5 documented inspections, BIG JOHN'S PIZZA in KEY WEST has achieved a 1.8/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

1103 KEY PLAZA
Key West, Florida, 33040
Monroe County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13483138

  • 32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee bathroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 56F, Across the exit door. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed reach in ambient temperature of 50°F. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (47F - Cold Holding); spinach (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, operator adjusted the ambient temperature in walk in cooler. Also sausage (53F - Cold Holding); spinach (55F - Cold Holding) cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across the exit door in the kitchen. Operator placed the food items under ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed sausage(47F - Cold Holding); ham(48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Also sausage (50°F - Cold Holding); spinach (55F - Cold Holding) cheese (49F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (49°F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across the exit door in the kitchen. Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray degreaser bottle hanging on cleaned dishes shelves near to cleaned pots. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pork (96/90F - Cooling); cooked pasta (67/65F - Cooling) covered in a deep plastic container. Operator uncovered during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed cooked pasta(99/90F - Cooling); cooked chicken (68/65F - Cooling) covered in a deep plastic container. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10875567

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee bathroom Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 56°F, Across the exit door. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cookline. Warning
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dishwasher machine exterior, filter soiled. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked eggplant in open lid reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (47F - Cold Holding); spinach (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, operator adjusted the ambient temperature in walk in cooler. Also sausage (53F - Cold Holding); spinach (55F - Cold Holding) cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across the exit door in the kitchen. Operator placed the food items under ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray degreaser bottle hanging on cleaned dishes shelves near to cleaned pots. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pork (96/90F - Cooling); cooked pasta (67/65F - Cooling) covered in a deep plastic container. Operator uncovered during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Warning
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta in walk in cooler, was prepared from more than 24 hours as per operator with no date marked. Operator dated marked during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 4/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10739661

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On top of reach in cooler.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cookline.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed white cutting with used towel under. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp in standing water thawing.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet cloths throughout the kitchen not stored in the sanitation bucket.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); breaded shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) stored inside the reach in cooler over night. Stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); breaded shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) stored inside the reach in cooler over night. Stop sale.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Operator placed new bottle. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance at storage area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine sanitizing and then rinsing.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy accumulation of debris on hood filters.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container of cooked meat balls thawing at room temperature at preparation area.
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed food employee enter through back door and began food preparation, no hand wash.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored behind cooked eggplant at preparation cooler at cook line. Manager rearranged products.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (50F - Cold Holding); marinara (52F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per manager, less than 2 hours. Manager covered products in preparation cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains at preparation area.
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for cooked pizzas at front counter and kitchen. No written procedures available.

Inspection Date: 6/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8271604

  • 51-18-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-26: Still obsessed **Time Extended**