Pappy's Pizza
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Pappy's Pizza has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Fort Pierce restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Jul 10, 2025
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. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ambient 47f cold holding , reach in cooler 52f cold holding , - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Walk in ambient 37f cold holding , Reach in not working no tcs foods stored in unit **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
86
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Turkey 45f cold holding , ham 45f cold holding , chicken wings 46f cold holding , tomatoes 52f cold holding, Coolers were left open while stocking advised to rapid chill **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponges stored in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Printed and signed **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil, bulk sauce in walk in
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. cooler by walk in not working, no tcs foods being stored in cooler at this time
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink by three bay sink **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both reach in coolers
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Stored in restroom that is no currently being used
25-18-4
55
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowls stored in sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper products stored in a restroom that is not in use.
25-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
78
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on chest freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pan of food in walk-in cooler. Informed operator. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Informed Operator. Provided documentation. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of two reach-in cooler soiled with food and liquid.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In chest freezer. Informed operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
78
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Educated operator and completed documents. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Door handles at pizza make station. Informed operator.
23-24-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chest freezer multiple items not covered. Informed operator. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk n cooler unwashed produce stored above RTE foods. Informed Staff. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
70
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Degreaser stored with food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked wings **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Next to pizza Cell phone on prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By 3 bay sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
12B-13-4
41
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pappy's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pappy's Pizza on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pappy's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pappy's Pizza.
How does Pappy's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Fort Pierce?
Pappy's Pizza most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Pierce average of 87.
Has Pappy's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pappy's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pappy's Pizza 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 Pappy's Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pappy's Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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