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BIG APPLE PIZZA

2311 S 35 ST, Ft Pierce FL 34947 · 4668303

Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats75
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6602227
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta and lasagna in small 2 door reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank in storage room.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Pasta sauce in red plastic containers in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet cloth on salad station.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under prep sink in kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. One bag of onions and plastic container of pizza sauce.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Deli case cooler has build up on the gaskets and in door track.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of small reach in cooler. Bottom deli cooler.
Basic/22-16-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of peppers over prepared foods and pizza dough.
Basic/08B-17-4
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler handles and reach in freezer.
Basic/23-24-4
Floors not to be easily cleanable. Walk in cooler floor dirty.
Basic/36-12-4
Food stored on floor. Pans of pizza dough in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Deli case cooler has bulld up on gaskets and bottom.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooler at cooks station.
Basic/22-16-4
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine are soiled. Operator cleaned
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in spices. Operator discarded
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior lower level of pizza make line is soiled. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Basic/22-16-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging is not labeled identifying by common name. Operator labeled as flour
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.