BIG APPLE PIZZA OF HOBE SOUND
11722 SE FEDERAL HWY, Hobe Sound FL 33455 · 7725462073
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 13 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp. 12.1.23.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023054311 | Sep 15, 2023 | Mar 27, 2024 | $800 |
| 2--2023005999 | Jan 25, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | $200 |
| 2--2019034141 | Jun 17, 2019 | Jul 22, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink used as dump sink by dishwasher with ice in sink. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operate I had no chlorine test strips for dishwasher.
Observed can opener and slicer surface soiled with food debris.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed with 3 pieces of lasagna that were defrosting in walk-in refrigerator
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine in kitchen. Observed at ice dispenser at soda machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in Parmesan cheese container. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile above walkin refrigerator.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above walkin refrigerator soiled with dust.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed by slicer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walkin freezer floor.
Apr 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows a hole or is in disrepair in front of walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in front of walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under and next to ice machine.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the floor in front of back wall.
Mar 30, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly 0ppm. Operator will use triple sink to sanitize until dishwasher machine is repaired.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Breaded chicken 1:20 cooked 30minutes ago (89F- cooling); chicken at 1:45 (83F - Cooling) At this rate chicken will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Cooling on kitchen counter at room temperature. Operator placed chicken in cold holding unit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, tomatoes stored in hand sink. Operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Homemade marinara sauce in walk in cooler has no date marked and was cooked 2 days ago. Operator date marked.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows a hole or is in disrepair in front of walk in cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in front of walk in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under and next to ice machine.
Ground beef stored on floor in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on the floor in front of back wall.
Mar 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Vodka sauce 52F, tomato sauce 50F, cooked yesterday in deep covered containers in glass door cooler at front counter. See stop sale
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Vodka sauce 52F, tomato sauce 50F, cooked yesterday in deep covered containers in glass door cooler at front counter.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12.1.25
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed 200+ppm in prep area. Operator set up fresh solution at 100ppm.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Vodka sauce 52F, tomato sauce 50F, cooked yesterday in deep covered containers in glass door cooler at front counter.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Jul 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority5 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of roasted peppers dented to seam of can.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over fully cooked chicken wings at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza sauce ingredients added (56F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Advised operator to use time control. Advised operator to place time mark for remaining 3.5 hours.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multi purpose cleaning paste stored on top of bag in box soda syrups. Operator stored properly
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator corrected to 100ppm chlorine sanitizer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with black mold like substance.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At men's restroom.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Not available at time of inspection. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Per operator, machine is not currently in use because chemicals are not dispensing properly. Per operator, sanitizing via triple sink chlorine sanitizer.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Bread rolls stored and in direct contact with garbage bag by fryer station.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed CLR cleaning chemical stored on top of bag in box sodas. Operator stored properly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer bucket.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by pizza oven.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Not available at time of inspection. Emailed time control procedure to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked pasta, per operator made 10/5 not labeled at reach in cooler by office area. Advised operator to label product.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottle not labeled by front register area.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Pizza cook walked in from the front door and went straight into walk in cooler, without washing his hands first. Pizza cook went to wash his hands.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Pizza cook drank out of a coffee mug holding the mug at the rim where his lips touch, then proceeded to making pizzas, without washing his hands first. Pizza cook went to wash his hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter 72F on prep table in pizza prep. Manager stated for less than 2 hours. Manager placed garlic butter in cold holding.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine and wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings not date marked in glass door cooler at cook line. Operator date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense Parmesan cheese on cook line. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. 1 box of cheese on the walk in freezer floor. Pizza sauce on the floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved items to a shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching corn meal across triple sink. Operator removed scoop.
Stored corn meal across triple sink not covered.
Wiping Cloth used as a food-contact surface in a sausage container in pizza prep. Operator removed wiping cloth.
Mar 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp. 12.1.23.
Onions stored on floor under prep table with slicer. Tomato sauce stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
Jan 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp. 12.1.23.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to pizza oven. Operator provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Onions stored on floor under prep table with slicer. Tomato sauce stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kristine Lino
Oct 17, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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 - cheese pizza by slice at front counter; as per operator on time since 11:00 am; Operator time marked
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kristine Lino
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Car keys next to pizza tray at pizza counter. Operator removed
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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