Big Apple Pizza in Port St Lucie
Last inspected:
872 Sw St Lucie W Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34986Big Apple Pizza in Port St. Lucie has averaged 5.5 violations per inspection across 33 inspections since 2016, consistent with Florida's statewide average. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, the inspection record shows a severe escalation in 2025. Between August and March 2026, the facility received four warnings or extensions for serious violations including improper cooking temperatures (cited in 6 inspections), chemical storage failures (cited in 10 inspections), employee health policy violations (cited in 2 inspections), and employee health reporting failures. The most serious inspection occurred on March 3, 2026, when inspectors documented 27 violations including three high-priority findings: management awareness, food contact surface sanitation, and improper chemical storage. A callback inspection two days later on March 5, 2026 found zero violations and resulted in a "Call Back - Complied" disposition, indicating the facility corrected the violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Big Apple Pizza in Port St Lucie: Comparison to St. Lucie County Averages
Big Apple Pizza in Port St Lucie: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Big Apple Pizza in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Big Apple Pizza in Port St Lucie last inspected?
- Big Apple Pizza in Port St Lucie was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Big Apple Pizza in Port St Lucie?
- The most frequently cited violations at Big Apple Pizza in Port St Lucie are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Big Apple Pizza in Port St Lucie had?
- Big Apple Pizza in Port St Lucie has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Big Apple Pizza in Port St Lucie find?
- Big Apple Pizza in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Big Apple Pizza in Port St Lucie ever been shut down?
- No, Big Apple Pizza in Port St Lucie has no emergency closures 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).
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.
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