How many health inspections has PALM CITY PIZZA had?

PALM CITY PIZZA has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has PALM CITY PIZZA ever been shut down?

No, PALM CITY PIZZA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at PALM CITY PIZZA?

The most frequently cited violations at PALM CITY PIZZA are: Parasite destruction, Clean multi-use utensils, Toilet facilities.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?

DETECTION FAILURE: Inadequate lighting prevents employees from identifying food contamination, insect presence, dirt on equipment, and other safety hazards. Studies show food safety violations increase 60% in poorly lit areas. Employees cannot see evidence of pest activity, mold growth, or food spoilage. Poor lighting also increases injury risk from cuts and burns. Provide adequate lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces and where employee safety is important, 20 foot-candles in handwashing areas, equipment and utensil storage, and at buffet service, 10 foot-candles in walk-in coolers, dry storage, and during cleaning. Use shatter-resistant bulbs or light shields in food areas.

PALM CITY PIZZA

2946 SW MAPP RD, Palm City, FL 34990

Martin County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: WE OWN THE LIGHT LLC · License: SEA5301549

PALM CITY PIZZA in Palm City, FL has 25 inspections on record with 103 total violations (4.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

103Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 13, 2025

Inspection History (25)

Jan 13, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Jan 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 8, 2023 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

May 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Jan 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Jan 22, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 29, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 20, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

How Does This Facility Compare?

PALM CITY PIZZA has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Martin County average of 0.09 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.76.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has PALM CITY PIZZA had?: PALM CITY PIZZA has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has PALM CITY PIZZA ever been shut down?: No, PALM CITY PIZZA has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at PALM CITY PIZZA?: The most frequently cited violations at PALM CITY PIZZA are: Parasite destruction, Clean multi-use utensils, Toilet facilities.

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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.

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