Big John's Pizza in Key West
1103 Key Plaza, Key West, FL 33040
Big John's Pizza in Key West has accumulated 274 violations across 19 inspections since 2021, averaging 14.4 violations per inspection—nearly three times Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been persistent and severe: employee health reporting failures appeared in 8 inspections, handwashing violations in at least 5 inspections, food contact surface contamination in 6 inspections, and improper cooking temperatures in 5 inspections. Chemical storage violations, consumer advisory failures, and time-as-control violations (allowing potentially hazardous foods to remain at unsafe temperatures) recurred across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on August 13, 2025 documented 12 violations including multiple employee health reporting failures and food contact surface contamination, with the disposition "Admin. complaint recommended"—signaling formal state enforcement proceedings. An inspection eight days prior on August 5, 2025 identified 30 violations including employee health policy failures, time-as-control violations, and improper chemical storage, with a "Warning Issued" disposition. This escalating enforcement activity within a single month reflects serious and unresolved systemic compliance issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: August 13, 2025
Big John's Pizza in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Big John's Pizza in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections46 violations · 32 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Big John's Pizza in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Big John's Pizza in Key West last inspected?
- Big John's Pizza in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 13, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Big John's Pizza in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Big John's Pizza in Key West are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Big John's Pizza in Key West had?
- Big John's Pizza in Key West has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 14.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Big John's Pizza in Key West find?
- Big John's Pizza in Key West was most recently inspected on August 13, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Big John's Pizza in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Big John's Pizza in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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