Big Apple Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
41
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Big Apple Pizza, the earliest from 2022. Big Apple Pizza was last inspected on Mar 13, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top”, showing up three times.
Compared to other North Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting lettuce with bare hands; operator stated that lettuce is used in salads; educated; employee washed hands and put gloves on ; **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
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- TPHC used for pizza by slice at front counter - no time Time marked 12:00 pm **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at dishwasher area; Provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- plastic containers used to store pizza dough with heavy accumulation of food debris and grease
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container- water pitchers used to dispense pizza sauce inside the food container touching the food; operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); fixed to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
52
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Missing chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler - pasta fagoli soup prepared 2 days prior to- operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler - tub of pizza sauce removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed open beverage From walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler - pasta fagoli soup - operator covered.
08B-12-5
70
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup and lasagna in walk in cooler made over 24 hours ago. Date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in salt
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt
02D-01-5
74
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Walk in cooler - spatula handle touching cooked lasagna- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on pizza station prep table - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer - case of soup - operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
86
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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. At front counter pizza display; pizza "by the slice" has no time mark. Operator stated being held less than 1 hour, applied appropriate time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At front counter sanitizer bucket; chlorine 200ppm. Operator diluted to chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front line hand wash; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At walk-in cooler/lasagna container; scoop handle laying in lasagna. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
55
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand sink - sanitizer bucket inside - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tomato sauce prepared 2 days prior - operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil, bread crumb containers- operator moved off floor. Walk in cooler - tomato sauce on floor - operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bread crumbs - operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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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 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Apple Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil not stored with handle above the top” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Big Apple Pizza.
How does Big Apple Pizza compare to other restaurants in North Palm Beach?
Big Apple Pizza most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the North Palm Beach average of 78.
Has Big Apple Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Big Apple Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.
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