BIG APPLE PIZZA
872 SW ST LUCIE W BLVD, Port St Lucie FL 34986 · 561-907-2202
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023
JAN 25
APR 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator is calling to renew during inspection. Renewed during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jun 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator is calling to renew during inspection. Renewed during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. salad cooler cooked pasta, cooked pasta, chicken wings.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salad cooler cooked pasta 48f cold holding, cooked pasta 49F cold holding, chicken wings 48F cold holding. Per Operator, in cooler from overnight. Ambient thermometer reads 40F.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta made yesterday. Operator discarded.
Food stored on floor. Bag in a box in storage room.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At salad cooler. Education provided. Removed by Operator.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Styrofoam containers in storage room.
Mar 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut lettuce 47F cold holding, ham deli 46F cold holding, heavy whipping cream 45F cold holding.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce 47F cold holding, ham deli 46F cold holding, heavy whipping cream 45F cold holding. In cooler from overnight per Manager.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. For pizza. Manager corrected.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked pasta with lid on. Manager educated staff and corrected.
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.
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. Provided printed copies.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar, salt, and flour.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and cup on prep make table cooler. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Open dumpster lid. In a shared plaza. Manager closed.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons and forks by server station.
Oct 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Oct 9, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. S.M.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Aug 11, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. S.M.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Aug 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee preparing dough. Employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings 49F cold holding, cut tomatoes 46F cold holding, cooked pasta 46F cold holding; ambient air thermometer reads 40F. Per Operator, has been in and out of cooler within last hour. Items moved to walk in cooler to rapid chill. pizza sauce 56F ambient. Operator rapid chilled.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream. Per Operator, opened yesterday.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. S.M.
1 In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Mar 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per Operator, removed dishwasher.
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Per Operator, removed dishwasher.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelf with dry seasonings.
Equipment in poor repair. 2 door low reach in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. In a shared plaza.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Salad cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 119-120F hot holding. Rechecked found at 140F hot holding.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager supplied paper towels.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to hand washing sink/ prep table.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table. Manager removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of leftover food debris.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over RTE lettuce and cooked pasta.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue liquid in spray bottle (degreaser)
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dishmachine has debris build up.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile damaged in mens bathroom
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on inside walk in cooler door.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue spray bottle not labeled
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in men's room water damage
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in hallway next to bathrooms.
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