BIG JOHN'S PIZZA
1103 KEY PLAZA, Key West FL 33040 · (305)293-9576
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 6 visits since June 2024
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4 inspections trending up, 25 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); breaded shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) stored inside the reach in cooler over night. Stop sale.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator started to fix it Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm).
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee coming from outside to the kitchen, start engaging in food preparation of pizza with no handwashing and the same glove. Educated employee how to properly wash hands.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed baked chicken being cooled down with clear wrap. Educated operator how to cool items down properly.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Gabriela, Rony, Jean with expired certificates.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezers in the kitchen and storage area with door handles soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers heavily soiled. Observed hood filters with accumulated dust.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. In the kitchen.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Throughout the kitchen.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
Aug 13, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (47F - Cold Holding); spinach (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, operator adjusted the ambient temperature in walk in cooler. Also sausage (53F - Cold Holding); spinach (55F - Cold Holding) cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across the exit door in the kitchen. Operator placed the food items under ice.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray degreaser bottle hanging on cleaned dishes shelves near to cleaned pots.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pork (96/90F - Cooling); cooked pasta (67/65F - Cooling) covered in a deep plastic container. Operator uncovered during inspection.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee bathroom
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 56F, Across the exit door. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cookline.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked eggplant in open lid reach in cooler. Operator properly stored it.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (47F - Cold Holding); spinach (48F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler, operator adjusted the ambient temperature in walk in cooler. Also sausage (53F - Cold Holding); spinach (55F - Cold Holding) cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (50F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler across the exit door in the kitchen. Operator placed the food items under ice.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray degreaser bottle hanging on cleaned dishes shelves near to cleaned pots.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pork (96/90F - Cooling); cooked pasta (67/65F - Cooling) covered in a deep plastic container. Operator uncovered during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta in walk in cooler, was prepared from more than 24 hours as per operator with no date marked. Operator dated marked during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee bathroom
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 56°F, Across the exit door. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cookline.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dishwasher machine exterior, filter soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); breaded shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) stored inside the reach in cooler over night. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); breaded shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) stored inside the reach in cooler over night. Stop sale.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In the kitchen. Operator placed new bottle.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On top of reach in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at the cookline.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed white cutting with used towel under. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp in standing water thawing.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet cloths throughout the kitchen not stored in the sanitation bucket.
Dec 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. Observed food employee enter through back door and began food preparation, no hand wash.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored behind cooked eggplant at preparation cooler at cook line. Manager rearranged products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (50F - Cold Holding); marinara (52F - Cold Holding) at preparation cooler at cook line. As per manager, less than 2 hours. Manager covered products in preparation cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains at preparation area.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for cooked pizzas at front counter and kitchen. No written procedures available.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black substance at storage area.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine sanitizing and then rinsing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy accumulation of debris on hood filters.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container of cooked meat balls thawing at room temperature at preparation area.
Jun 26, 2024□ 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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