Big Apple Pizza of Savage Blvd

2856 Sw Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953

Pizza

Last inspected: Jun 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Big Apple Pizza of Savage Blvd has been inspected seven times since 2022. Big Apple Pizza of Savage Blvd was last inspected on Jun 20, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food manager certification expired”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Big Apple Pizza of Savage Blvd's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator made payment during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ J.I expired 10-15-24. **Repeat Violation**

53A-03-7

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of mixer. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live around mop near exit door. 2 at dish machine. 2 at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: 2 live flying insects around mop sink. If flying insects are observed again next day, an administrative complaint will be issued. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: 5 live found. Around mop sink and under dishwasher. Operator called pest control. **Time Extended**

35A-02-6

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ J.I. 10-15-24. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**

53A-03-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front baking equipment in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**

36-17-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of mozzarella in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**

08B-47-4

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel used with eggplant. Educated employee and recommended using a food grade paper towels. Employee made correction. **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for Pizza. Emailed to Employee to fill out. **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-10-5

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. In a shared plaza.

33-19-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed. **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back cooks station. Informed staff. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At sink by ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Informed employees. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serve containers not inverted **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Jun 19, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza box cases on floor **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Apple Pizza of Savage Blvd last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Apple Pizza of Savage Blvd on file is from Jun 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Apple Pizza of Savage Blvd?

Across the inspection record, “food manager certification expired” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big Apple Pizza of Savage Blvd.

How does Big Apple Pizza of Savage Blvd compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Big Apple Pizza of Savage Blvd most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has Big Apple Pizza of Savage Blvd's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Apple Pizza of Savage Blvd have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Big Apple Pizza of Savage Blvd means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Big Apple Pizza of Savage Blvd inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Big Apple Pizza of Savage Blvd is inspected around three times per year on average.

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