Palm City, Martin County

BIG APPLE PIZZA

3135 SW MARTIN DOWNS BLVD, Palm City, FL 34990

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
3 High Priority
Jan 7, 2026
City
Palm City
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 24285728

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2025. Advised operator to renew license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Same Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24285726

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. At walk in cooler, cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (52F - Cold Holding); cooked meatballs (46F - Cold Holding); not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in cooler overnight, exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Mozzarella cheese-46F Cold Holding Pizza sauce-47F Cold Holding Tomato sauce-46F Cold Holding See stop sale Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24285725

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (52F - Cold Holding); cooked meatballs (46F - Cold Holding); not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in cooler overnight, exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Mozzarella cheese-46F Cold Holding Pizza sauce-47F Cold Holding Tomato sauce-46F Cold Holding See stop sale Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 24285727

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: Time Extended

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

50-17-3

Detail 24282774

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2025. Advised operator to renew license. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24282777

High Priority - 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. At walk in cooler, cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (52F - Cold Holding); cooked meatballs (46F - Cold Holding); not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in cooler overnight, exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24282778

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (52F - Cold Holding); cooked meatballs (46F - Cold Holding); not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in cooler overnight, exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 24282775

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage, Can of glass cleaner on shelf with food Degreaser and bleach over bin of bread crumbs. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 24282772

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 24282773

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for time control-pizza by the slice. Provided form to operator. Warning

24-14-4

Detail 24282771

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. At pizza station, knife stored in between wall and equipment. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-09-4

Detail 24282776

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer for walk in cooler. Warning

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 24118293

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (48F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (48F - Cold Holding); in cooler #2 at cook line; foods not prepared or portioned today ; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; foods moved in walk-in cooler; Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed at flip top reach in cooler at Cooke line: provolone cheese (48F- cold holding); sliced ham (46F-cold holding); Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today and left out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to place in cooler unit or ice bath to bring to 41F Admin Complaint

53A-01-7

Detail 24118292

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed no food manager certificate at time of inspection. Admin Complaint

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23957746

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (48F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (48F - Cold Holding); in cooler #2 at cook line; foods not prepared or portioned today ; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; foods moved in walk-in cooler; Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 23957749

High Priority - 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 - pizza by slice @ front counter ; since 11:30; marked Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23957745

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 23957747

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23957744

Intermediate - 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. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23957748

Intermediate - 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. Form Filled out during the inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23957750

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit- tongs in water at 81 F Removed Corrected On-Site Warning

May 28, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23794365

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, pizza sauce (46F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 30 minutes to re-stock.

22-02-4

Detail 23794364

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener is soiled. Operator removed to clean Corrected On-Site

36-68-5

Detail 23794362

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Heavy buildup of dust/debris on hood ventilation system.

31B-04-4

Detail 23794363

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided sign to operator.