Big Apple Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Big Apple Pizza has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 30, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Hobe Sound restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
50
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed CLR cleaning chemical stored on top of bag in box sodas. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Bread rolls stored and in direct contact with garbage bag by fryer station.
14-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer bucket. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by pizza oven.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Not available at time of inspection. Emailed time control procedure to operator.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Cooked pasta, per operator made 10/5 not labeled at reach in cooler by office area. Advised operator to label product. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottle not labeled by front register area.
41-17-4
41
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
39
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp. 12.1.23. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: License expired. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Onions stored on floor under prep table with slicer. Tomato sauce stored on the floor in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-11: Onions stored on the floor under slicer. **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
82
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp. 12.1.23. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to pizza oven. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Onions stored on floor under prep table with slicer. Tomato sauce stored on the floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
70
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kristine Lino **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Jose Hugo Sobrado expired 3.26.23. Kristine Lino taking test today. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking - cheese pizza by slice at front counter; as per operator on time since 11:00 am; Operator time marked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Kristine Lino **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Car keys next to pizza tray at pizza counter. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Apple Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Apple Pizza on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Apple Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big Apple Pizza.
How does Big Apple Pizza compare to other restaurants in Hobe Sound?
Big Apple Pizza most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Hobe Sound average of 78.
Has Big Apple Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Apple Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Big Apple Pizza means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Big Apple Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Apple Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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