Stuart, Martin County

BIG APPLE PIZZA - STUART

3120 SE FEDERAL HIGHWAY, Stuart, FL 34994

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Jun 10, 2026
City
Stuart
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 24617754

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength at 0 ppm Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up triple sink with quaternary sanitizer 300 ppm Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Not operating 0 ppm Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24617753

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: Time Extended

Jun 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Basic: 3Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 24612721

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength at 0 ppm Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up triple sink with quaternary sanitizer 300 ppm Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-16-4

Detail 24612723

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed food handler return from pizza delivery order then began to handle frying equipment and prep food writhout washing hands

12A-05-4

Detail 24612718

High Priority - Employee drank from personal styro foam cup then engaged in making pizzas at pizza preparation station front counter without washing hands. Advised employees of proper hand washing Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24612720

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at low boy stainless preshrink in cooler at pizza prep station: Cooked sausage (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F -cold holding); cooked peppers (58F-cold holding) Per operator food not prepared or portioned today , food moved from storage and left out of temperature for approximately 2 hours Operator moved foods inside another cooler to quick chill Observed in walk in cooler: lasagna (44F - Cold Holding) Per operator pod not prepared or profited today, food left next to open walk in cooler door and left out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes Operator placed in back cooler Lasagna 2nd temp 43F at 12:15 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 24612725

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.

36-34-5

Detail 24612722

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

08B-36-4

Detail 24612724

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed glass food plates stored directly under soap dispenser exposed to splash

06-01-5

Detail 24612719

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked spinach still frozen inside metal container on counter thawing at room temperature

Oct 28, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 20, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 24128777

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength at 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Advised operator to set up triple sink with approved sanitizer to sanitize dishes Repeat Violation

08B-56-4

Detail 24128783

High Priority - Observed Employee water bottle stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.

03F-02-5

Detail 24128780

High Priority - Observed pizza slices identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Per operator, pizza slices placed on counter and out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to place proper time marking.

01B-13-4

Detail 24128776

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Employee water bottle stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 24128774

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked garlic and oil in plastic container in opened flip top cooler (47F- cold holding); Per operator items not prepped or portioned today, moved from cooler and left out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Observed on pizza counter- pizza sauce (62F- cold holding); Per Per operator items not prepped or portioned today and left on counter out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Advised operator to place in reach in unit. Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 24128775

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food strainer stores on top of hand wash sink with food debris inside. Cook removed Corrected On-Site

53A-07-6

Detail 24128781

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53B-01-5

Detail 24128773

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.

08B-38-4

Detail 24128782

Basic - Bucket of Marinara sauce stored on floor.

36-73-4

Detail 24128778

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris through out kitchen

10-17-4

Detail 24128779

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-14-5

Detail 23972480

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed Required employee training expired for some employees. Expired 5/11/2025 To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 23972477

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 23972479

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of marinara sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 23972478

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled through out establishment with grease - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Time Extended

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 16

03D-02-5

Detail 23968788

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed meat lasagna at 55F inside walk in cooler, per operator, lasagna cooling since 8pm the night before. At current rate of cooling, lasagna did not reach from 135F to 41F within 6 hours of cooling. See stop sale.

22-41-4

Detail 23968784

High Priority - 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 machine Charline sanitizer at 0 ppm. Advised operator to set Up triple sink with proper approved sanitizer until dish machine is working properly

22-12-5

Detail 23968777

High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.

08A-05-6

Detail 23968779

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cheeses in reach In cooler at cook line.

01B-02-5

Detail 23968773

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham and cheese rolls (57F - Cold Holding) sitting on glass plate over stacked inside flip top cooler. Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today, items inside flip top cooler over night and left out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed meat lasagna at 55F inside walk in cooler, per operator, lasagna cooling since 8pm the night before. At current rate of cooling, lasagna did not reach from 135F to 41F within 6 hours of cooling. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23968778

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese rolls (57F - Cold Holding) sitting on glass plate over stacked inside flip top cooler. Per operator, items not prepared or portioned today, items inside flip top cooler over night and left out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Observed sliced ham (57F - Cold Holding); Inside flip top reach in cooler at cook line, per operator, ham not prepared or portioned today, ham was removed from walk in cooler and placed into flip to reach in cooler, left out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed ham on ice bath quick chill. Observed marinara sauce sitting on prep counter in metal pot at 60F - Cold Holding. Per operator, sauce not prepared or portioned today. Sauce removed from reach in cooler, placed on counter and left out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed sauce pan on Time as a public health control for remaining. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23968783

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dough mixer soiled with food debris.

53A-01-7

Detail 23968775

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of training for Vincent P

03F-10-5

Detail 23968780

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed not written procedures for pizza slices with time stamps using time as a public health control. emailed operator proper documentation

53B-14-5

Detail 23968787

Intermediate - Observed Required employee training expired for some employees. Expired 5/11/2025 To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

23-24-4

Detail 23968774

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris build up on reach in cooler flip top handle

50-09-4

Detail 23968786

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

24-15-4

Detail 23968776

Basic - Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Observed class plates store directly under hand soap dispenser with soap dripping onto clean plates. Operator removed.

36-73-4

Detail 23968782

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

08B-38-4

Detail 23968781

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of marinara sauce stored on floor of walk in cooler.

36-27-5

Detail 23968785

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled through out establishment with grease

Dec 5, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 23398714

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. Observed fried chicken patties at 45F, per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Items out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop stale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23398715

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken patties at 45F, per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Items out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop stale.

36-34-5

Detail 23398713

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in main kitchen.