PIZZAWORKS
229 KEY DEER BLVD, Big Pine Key FL 33043 · 305-923-0094
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired as of 10/1/23
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in dish room
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on lift lid unit are soiled
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ice buildup in chest freezer
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cheese 46Fcheese was refrigerated
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to triple sink
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat sliced cheese in the walkin cooler
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Lift lid cooler Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Jan 21, 2025□ 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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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Nov 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 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. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food storage lids and containers are soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of sanitizer containers
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
By the mixer the Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and Behind mixer and inside the walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the mixer is soiled in flour and grease, Walk-in Cooler door and gaskets are soiled. On cook line Table cloth on table is soiled
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Lift lid cooler top
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine is no working
Wall next to mixer soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Feb 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired as of 10/1/23
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. Slice pie not date marked
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb in kitchen near triple sink
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on walk-in cooler door handles.
Cutting board on lift lid reach in unit has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Dough Mixer and the Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall Next to mixer
Aug 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 10/1/21 The operator showed me a refund check returned from the State for overpayment $262.00.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of Mixer is soiled.
Wall. Ext to mixer soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Aug 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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In walk-in cooler :Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. lasagna (40F - Cold Holding); lasagna (47*F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47*F - Cold Holding); ham (47*F - Cold Holding); Poultry (50*F - Cold Holding)
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 10/1/21 The operator showed me a refund check returned from the State for overpayment $262.00.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of Mixer is soiled.
Walk-in cooler, Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk-in cooler coils are frozen with a block off ice, unit not cold holding 41 F or below.
Wall. Ext to mixer soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
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.