Big Apple Pizza and Pasta in Vero Beach
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6690 20 St, Vero Beach, FL 32966Big Apple Pizza and Pasta in Vero Beach has accumulated 157 violations across 23 inspections, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection—29% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been frequent and recurring: consumer advisory violations appeared in at least 7 of the last 8 inspections; employee health policy violations were cited in 4 inspections between July 2024 and September 2024; chemical storage violations appeared in at least 5 inspections; food contact surface violations were documented in multiple inspections; and proper hand-washing violations were cited in at least 2 inspections. The most recent inspection on November 4, 2025 found 9 violations (1 high-priority) and resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition, indicating the facility responded to prior findings. A preceding inspection on November 3, 2025 issued a Warning and documented 36 violations including 4 high-priority findings: management awareness issues, shell stock handling, food contact surfaces, and chemical storage. This pattern of recurring violations across multiple priority levels suggests systemic compliance challenges in food handling, worker health protocols, and chemical management.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Big Apple Pizza and Pasta in Vero Beach: Comparison to Indian River County Averages
Big Apple Pizza and Pasta in Vero Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 3 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections28 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Big Apple Pizza and Pasta in Vero Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Big Apple Pizza and Pasta in Vero Beach last inspected?
- Big Apple Pizza and Pasta in Vero Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 4, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Big Apple Pizza and Pasta in Vero Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Big Apple Pizza and Pasta in Vero Beach are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Big Apple Pizza and Pasta in Vero Beach had?
- Big Apple Pizza and Pasta in Vero Beach has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Big Apple Pizza and Pasta in Vero Beach find?
- Big Apple Pizza and Pasta in Vero Beach was most recently inspected on November 4, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Big Apple Pizza and Pasta in Vero Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Big Apple Pizza and Pasta in Vero Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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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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