Big Mike's Pizza
Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025
33
Score
Big Mike's Pizza has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 28, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ready-to-eat”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Big Mike's Pizza's 33 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meatball at cooks line stove held at 122F. Operator stated they had turn down the heat 30 m prior. Operator turned stove top back on and reheated to 167F before reducing heat for hot holding. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ricotta cheese tub on pizza station counter at 57F. Employee stated it was taken out of reach-in cooler 1 hour prior and returned it to reach-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed fresh chopped garlic in oil at pizza station with out time marked for it. Employee stated it had been out since 1pm over 4 hours. Operator turned stove voluntarily disposed of garlic oil. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna in walk-in cooler Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior , and then proceeded to date items properly to meet standards of inspection. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Repeat 1-15-25 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under dishwasher machine.
29-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed raw cases plastic soufflé cup used as scoop in cheese at sauté station. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils by salad station.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment in kitchen area. Repeat 1-15-25 **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in from of dishwasher machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw cases of ground beef in walk-in cooler on floor under shelves. Observed cases of soda on floor in takeout area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dining room wait staff station. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw cases pots of sauce in walk-in cooler not covered or protect from debris from shelf above.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
33
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna, pasta,dice ham all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee coffee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cooks line
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole and damage to wall by walk-in-cooler door.
36-24-5
78
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the chute of ice machine. OBSErved operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Repeat 11-27-23 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
74
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pizza for sale by the slice at front counter not time marked. Observed operator time mark pizza correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and cutting boards by Walk-in cooler soiled. Repeat 8-2-23 **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine chute.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat 8-2-23 **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind cook line equipment.
36-73-4
67
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pizza by the slice not time marked, employee stated pizza was cooked and put out 2 hours prior. Observed employee time mark pizza correctly.
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on clean pan rack soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat 2-16-23 **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed buildup of dust and grease on exhaust hoods. Repeat 2-16-23
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed operator remove beverages.
12B-07-4
50
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operator Employee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of cut ham, sliced onions, sausage and cut tomatoes in reach-in cooler across from pizza oven and lasagna in Walk-in cooler all items prepared onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken on floor in Walk-in cooler under shelf. Observed employee move chicken off floor to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - vents on hood at stove area soiled with accumulated grease and dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at soda machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on top of microwave at cooks line. Observed employee remove beverage. Repeat 10-21-22. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor by dishwasher, pizza box rack and stove areas soiled/have accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
58
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Mike's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Mike's Pizza on file is from Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Mike's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Big Mike's Pizza.
How does Big Mike's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Big Mike's Pizza most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.
Has Big Mike's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Mike's Pizza have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Big Mike's 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 Mike's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Mike's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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