Big Slice
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
74
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Big Slice stretching back to 2022. On Jan 8, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Palm City facility scores 81, putting Big Slice on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, diced ham (51F - Cold Holding); cooked meatballs (54F - Cold Holding). Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature at least 2 hours. Operator placed items into walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, bin of flour stored on floor. Advised operator of proper food storage. Operator placed product on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
41
Jan 26, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 over prep table Bottles of bleach over clean utensils above 3 compartment sink. Bottles of sanitizer tablets next to spices on storage area by dry storage Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris,. Can opener and diced on prep area. Operator removed and transferred to 3 compartment sink . **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Pizza station area
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of lettuces over sauces inside walk-in cooler Advised operator to stored properly **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-17-4
67
Aug 29, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (59F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); In reach in cooler at prep area as per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Food moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator couldn't provide thermometer to be calibrated.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting board at sandwich table at back prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink by three compartment sink not accessible for employee use at all times- blocked by big plastic containers Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hat or hairnet in place on cook line.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of fries found on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. All cold holding Units throughout establishment missing thermometers.
05-09-4
55
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cooler cutting board by pizza oven with deep grooves. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Slice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Slice on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Slice?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big Slice.
How does Big Slice compare to other restaurants in Palm City?
Big Slice most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm City average of 81.
Has Big Slice's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big Slice have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Big Slice 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 Slice inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Slice is inspected around three times per year on average.
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