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BIG APPLE PIZZA

BIG APPLE PIZZA maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating based on 3 health department inspections in PALM CITY. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

3135 Southwest Martin Downs Boulevard
Florida, 34990
Martin County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13492820

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (48F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (48F - Cold Holding); in cooler #2 at cook line; foods not prepared or portioned today ; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; foods moved in walk-in cooler; **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed at flip top reach in cooler at Cooke line: provolone cheese (48F- cold holding); sliced ham (46F-cold holding); Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today and left out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to place in cooler unit or ice bath to bring to 41F Admin Complaint
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed no food manager certificate at time of inspection. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10899205

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit- tongs in water at 81 F Removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (48F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (48F - Cold Holding); in cooler #2 at cook line; foods not prepared or portioned today ; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; foods moved in walk-in cooler; **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking - pizza by slice @ front counter ; since 11:30; marked Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
  • 53B-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. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form Filled out during the inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 5/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10740065

  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Heavy buildup of dust/debris on hood ventilation system.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided sign to operator.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, pizza sauce (46F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 30 minutes to re-stock.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Operator removed to clean Corrected On-Site