Best Ny Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
47
Score
Best Ny Pizza appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Mar 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Best Ny Pizza on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet,at the mop sink behind the back door , discussed with operator the importance of a vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed cans of pizza sauce with dents, operator discarded cans. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, chlorine chemical test kit expired, discussed with operator the importance of test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of purple liquid improperly labeled next to handwashing sink next to dishwasher, spay bottle of pink liquid unlabeled , located behind hostess stand , manager appropriately labeled both bottles and moved then to correct location. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee container of soup in cooler by the front counter, employee moved food to an employee segregated area in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink mug on food prep counter closest to the front of the kitchen, manager removed drink from area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bathroom located in office used by employees, manager created and hung handwashing sign in the bathroom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. In dumpster behind building, discussed with operator the importance of the drain plug.
33-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items, employee headphones stored next to shelf with to go single service items, employee revoked item from area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
47
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout establishment soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for lasagna inside Walk in cooler. Manager added date during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signs at both Employee handwash sink. Manager posted signs during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
70
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On dry storage rack adjacent to large mixer. On chemical rack adjacent to three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled in on front line Reach in cooler soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna and shredded parmigiana in Walk in cooler not date marked. Operator added dates to both items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing signs at front counter and at three compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled with black mold-like substance, adjacent to ice machine.
23-03-4
Basic - Bug zapper over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Bug zapper stored on top of Pepsi brand Reach in cooler at rear kitchen exit.
35B-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of 3 microwaves on front lie cook soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
58
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Can liner bags used to cover pizza dough crust. Removed bags from pizza dough **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken wings in portioned bags during cooling stage. Walk in cooler.
03D-15-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. By metal bread containers and oven close to walk in cooler door area. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
74
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20live flies in back of three compartment sink dish area. Operator killed 17 flies removed and sanitized area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Pineapple 1 can dented. **Warning**
01B-01-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Email to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. **Warning**
08B-20-4
58
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed a storage shed not enclosed with 2 reach in coolers a storage shelf with cleaning equipment and a ladder 3 storage shelf's with pans and cooking equipment and cleaning chemicals. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: 60 day call back given from 8/16/22 routine inspection**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Observed 1 reach in cooler with salt pepper mix dressing and sauces raw chicken stored inside. One reach in freezer with cookies potatoes frozen raw chicken cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Stored in a outer shed with the wood. Employee moved all foods out of reach in cooler and freezers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: No foods in reach in refrigerators still stored in the extended shed that is not fully enclosed. Dry storage room has shelves that are empty but one shelf with appliances and pots and pans. Reach in cooler also stored in the enclosed area that is from the kitchen that has no food in it . 60 day call back from 8/16/22 **Time Extended**
08B-43-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Best Ny Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Best Ny Pizza on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Best Ny Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Best Ny Pizza.
How does Best Ny Pizza compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Best Ny Pizza most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Best Ny Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Best Ny Pizza have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Best Ny 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 Best Ny Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Best Ny Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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