BIG LU'S PIZZERIA & PUB
10479 SOUTHERN BLVD, Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 · 561-598-3807
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found At cookline, 5+ small flying insects landing on cutting boards, shelves.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021033172 | Jul 21, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | $400 |
| 2--2021007176 | Jan 12, 2021 | Aug 2, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2025. Advised operator to renew license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Pasquale Demasa
Feb 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 21 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found At cookline, 5+ small flying insects landing on cutting boards, shelves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2025. Advised operator to renew license.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, Raw Philly steak stored over French fries. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator corrected.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over tortillas. Advised operator of proper storage.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler, Raw breaded chicken stored over bacon. Advised operator of proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At cookline low boy, vacuum seamed salmon with packages cut open stored in dirty standing water. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At kitchen cook line, bottle of multi purpose cleaner stored on prep table. Operator removed.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At pizza station, designated hand sink blocked by chair.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At pizza station, rear kitchen near cook line, and at dish area handsinks used for other purposes as evident by buckets, bottles of soap, steel scrubber, and food debris inside sinks.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Pasquale Demasa
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At cook line low boy and walk in cooler, several cooked/prepped items-Cooked rice, diced ham, stored and held over 24 hours with no date marking. Advised operator of proper date marking.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At kitchen dish area, unlabeled spray bottle containing chemical stored on rack.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen, ac vents soiled with mold like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cookline, cutting boards with deep grooves. No longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. At pizza station, reach in door gaskets torn.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, interior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Stored food not covered. At kitchen near cook line, bag of panko bread crumbs stored open/uncovered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At kitchen behind stoves and fryer, walls soiled with grease.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Throughout kitchen, wiping cloth buckets stored on floor.
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Observed Philly beef at cook line cooked to 148F employee cooked Philly beef to 155F and replaced to serve.
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. Observed employee handle soiled fryer equipment then proceed to handle clean food equipment and plate order at cook line. Reviewed proper hand washing with operator for employees to wash hands.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw Philly beef then proceed to handle clean food equipment without changing colors or washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing with operator for employees to wash hands.
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. Emailed operator documentation at time of inspection
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Observed food containers soiled with food debris, at storage shelves
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee wearing hat with hair down.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath dry storage shelves.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Metal pie tray with no handle used to dispense sugar.
Apr 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef patties (49F - Cold Holding) Observed in overstocked pan at flip top cooler at hot cook line area. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed in freezer to quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pizza cutter in hand wash station at pizza station.
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. Not available at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At server beverage station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top cooler shelves soiled with oil like residue and food debris. Stainless reach in cooler across from pizza station.
Feb 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 #10 cans marinara dented to seam of can.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef patties (49F - Cold Holding) Observed in overstocked pan at flip top cooler at hot cook line area. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed in freezer to quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with black mold like substance.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pizza cutter in hand wash station at pizza station.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Not available at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By hot cook line, server beverage station and dish washing area.
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. Not available at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At server beverage station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top cooler shelves soiled with oil like residue and food debris. Stainless reach in cooler across from pizza station.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin- operator cleaned.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment paid during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw Philly steak meat stored above ready to eat French fries, employee rearranged during inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical stored next to single service pizza boxes. Chemical was removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment uses both chlorine and quaternary ammonium as forms of sanitizer, however es only has quaternary ammonium test strips.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink by bar area with large strainer inside- operator removed.
Sep 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath exterior at near walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses- at cookline oven handles.
Sep 19, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
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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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At dish machine area- approximately 5 small flying insects- landing on dish machine. At soda machine area- approximately 10 small flying insects - landing on soda machine and counter. At large ice machine in kitchen area - approximately 3 small flying insects - landing on ice machine At bar approximately 8 small flying insects landing - on bar counter- bottles of alcohol and drink coolers.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline area-Garlic sauce 101F- hot holding- left on top of oven/ cooking unit- food out of temperature at 2 hours- operator placed on stove to be reheated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwash sink by dish machine - metal scrub/ sponge inside.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In tall reach in cooler- near pizza station- operator states marinara sauce made 2 days ago - no date mark.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone over single service items and food at dry storage shelf near walk in freezer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap beneath exterior at near walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. At storage area in use oil on floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses- at cookline oven handles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All through establishment black substance on floor and walls. At pizza area- mixer used for pizza dough soiled with excess accumulation of debris.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe steel wool in hand wash sink by dishwasher. Operator removed..
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe at dishwasher hand wash sink. Operator placed soap at sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe wall by pizza oven soiled with dust.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit.
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.
Observe can opener soiled with food debris. Observe ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. I printed and operator posted.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe blue substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observe at cook line. Operator discarded.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe pizza guy without hair restraint.
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.