Big Apple Pizza in Palm City
Last inspected:
3135 Sw Martin Downs Blvd, Palm City, FL 34990Big Apple Pizza in Palm City has accumulated 144 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 5 violations per visit. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines. A fire safety inspection documented a portable fire extinguisher with a gauge in the red zone. Recent inspections show an enforcement pattern, with three administrative complaint recommendations and two callback inspections in the past two months (January 2026).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Big Apple Pizza in Palm City: Comparison to Martin County Averages
This Facility
5
violations / inspection
5 violations per inspection
Martin County Avg
3.63
violations / inspection
3.63 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Martin County Avg
0.12
closures / facility
0.12 county average
Big Apple Pizza in Palm City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025089499 | $400.00 | Oct 15, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2024010204 | $400.00 | Jan 30, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2019023306 | $400.00 | Apr 17, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
Big Apple Pizza in Palm City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. K class.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Big Apple Pizza in Palm City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Big Apple Pizza in Palm City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Big Apple Pizza in Palm City last inspected?
- Big Apple Pizza in Palm City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 7, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Big Apple Pizza in Palm City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Big Apple Pizza in Palm City are: Employee health reporting, Proper sewage disposal, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Big Apple Pizza in Palm City had?
- Big Apple Pizza in Palm City has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Big Apple Pizza in Palm City find?
- Big Apple Pizza in Palm City was most recently inspected on January 7, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Big Apple Pizza in Palm City ever been shut down?
- No, Big Apple Pizza in Palm City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Big Apple Pizza in Palm City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Big Apple Pizza in Palm City has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Big Apple Pizza in Palm City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Big Apple Pizza in Palm City has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
- How much has Big Apple Pizza in Palm City been fined?
- Big Apple Pizza in Palm City has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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