BIG APPLE PIZZA AND PASTA
6690 20 ST, Vero Beach FL 32966 · 772-569-8900
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade. Operator states he will replace blade
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen and in walk in cooler
Stored food not covered. Tomato sauce in walk in cooler. Advised manger to add lid to pot
Nov 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
1 Live, small flying insects found
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In restrooms
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Nov 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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1 Live, small flying insects found
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef patties stored in reach in freezer over pizza crust
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (45F - Cold Holding) In cooler overnight
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk flour bin
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In restrooms
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler floors -floors soiled under equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -storage Shelving has build up throughout kitchen, Can storage racks
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Stored food not covered. Beef patties. Operator placed in container with lid
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jun 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Salad make table cutting board is stained
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple degreaser hanging on mop sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler has old food debris
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk in cooler door
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Shopping bags used to store Philly meat in reach in freezer and bread in walk in cooler. Educated operator
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Reading 0ppm. Clog in line. Operator removed, and refilled sink. Now reading 400ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At 3CS. Strainer and dishes stored in sink. Operator removed
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Old food debris on floor under shelves in walk in cooler and throughout kitchen and dish area
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole under hand sink next to 3CS has hole to expose plumbing
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters - Wall behind stove soiled in dust and grease - stove burners have heavy buildup of food debris
Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. -Pizza cooler has heavy buildup of old food debris under wire rack -walk in cooler shelves are heavily soiled in debris
Sep 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade stove top interior of microwave Slicer
No paper towels or soap provided at hand wash sink next to 3CS
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bins next to reach in freezer
Sep 11, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM expired 6/26/24
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade stove top interior of microwave Slicer
No paper towels or soap provided at hand wash sink next to 3CS
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bins next to reach in freezer
Jul 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Reading 0ppm. Operator remade and now reading 400ppm
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM expired 6/26/24
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade stove top interior of microwave Slicer
No paper towels or soap provided at hand wash sink next to 3CS
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bins next to reach in freezer
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink next to pizza make cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles under mixer
Food stored on floor. Wings sauce on floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters dirty. 2. Mixer head has accumulated food debris
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready to eat sausage crumbles
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice dredge with no label
Sep 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk-in cooler door dirty
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Battery charger on top of canned goods
Jul 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male cook moved trash can and returned to work without washing hands. Educated.
Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale. Cheese pizza, white pizza, specialty pizza and pizza sauce
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Cheese pizza, white pizza, specialty pizza and pizza sauce
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
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 cream opened 2 days ago
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of hand wash sink next to pizza make table.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Makayla
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On rack with clean dishes.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male cook
Food stored on floor. Jugs of fry oil.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on walk-in cooler door dirty
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Battery charger on top of canned goods
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