Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach
Last inspected:
10479 Southern Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411-4340Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach has accumulated 173 violations across 30 inspections since October 2019, averaging 5.8 per visit. The facility was shut down once for fly activity. The most frequently cited violations involve consumer advisories, clean utensil handling, and hand washing procedures. Recent inspections show escalating enforcement: in February 2026, inspectors documented 21 violations with 7 high-priority citations, followed by a callback the next day that found continued non-compliance, prompting an administrative complaint recommendation.
Most recent closure: July 12, 2021 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
5.8
violations / inspection
5.8 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.77
violations / inspection
3.77 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach: Emergency Closure History (1)
Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021033172 | $400.00 | Jul 21, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2021007176 | $400.00 | Jan 12, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 2 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 8 inspections39 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections28 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach last inspected?
- Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 11, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- When was Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach last shut down?
- Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach was last shut down on July 12, 2021 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach had?
- Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach find?
- Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach was most recently inspected on February 11, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach been fined?
- Big Rocco's Pizzeria and Tavern in Royal Palm Beach has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 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).
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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