Big Apple Pizza of Hobe Sound
11722 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 · Permanent Food Service · License 5301573
What drove the grade
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 11 routine inspection4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 6 basic (3 repeats)-22
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 11, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.
Observed with 3 pieces of lasagna that were defrosting in walk-in refrigerator
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Operate I had no chlorine test strips for dishwasher.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Observed can opener and slicer surface soiled with food debris.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed hand sink used as dump sink by dishwasher with ice in sink. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic6
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed bowl in Parmesan cheese container. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Observed by slicer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Observed at walkin freezer floor .
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed at ice machine in kitchen . Observed at ice dispenser at soda machine.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed hole in ceiling tile above walkin refrigerator.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed ceiling tiles above walkin refrigerator soiled with dust.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.