I Love N.Y Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
82
Score
I Love N.Y Pizza has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.
Among Gainesville restaurants, the typical score is 75; I Love N.Y Pizza is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed: a magic marker fell in a food pan of olives.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: fried chicken Parmesan at 108° stored over the fryer. The chicken was then discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the tea nozzles in the dining area have buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: the pizza area hand wash sink was blocked by a slim Jim garbage can. The can was moved away. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl stored in the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink. This was placed in the 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed: a used apron stored on the kitchen prep counter. This was put in the soiled laundry area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-14-4
52
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: the 3 compartment sink at 100 ppm for quaternary amonia. This was refreshed to 250 ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: Aloe spray stored over canned marinara on the back prep table. The spray was moved to cleaning.
41-10-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: a cell phone stored over food for guests. This was placed in a pocket. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the grey Y ice activator at the AirPods machine with an accumulation foreign substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: an employee drink(thermos) stored over food served to the public. This was moved to the office area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
64
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed: prepare garlic sauce, dated for 2-13-2024, today is 2-21-2024, over 7 days.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed brown paper towel used to drain moisture off of plant food in the reach-in cooler by the oven.
14-86-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: water being used for food service preparation, coming from the kitchen hand wash sink. The staff was Redirected by the manager to not do that again. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed: chicken wings stored in the mid kitchen reach-in cooler, made on Monday, no date stamp. A date stamp was added. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: employee drink on the kitchen prep table. This was moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the grey Y ice activator is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed: spicy house sauce made yesterday before lunch, no date mark. A date was added. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the interior of the self serve ice chute is soiled. ALSO, the grey Y ice activator has foreign substance on it.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: multiple food handling staff over 60 days, no Emplo type training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. Observed: employees lacking certification also lack verification of their need to report food bourne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed: a soufflé cup used to scoop Parmesan cheese. The scoop was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: the license posted expired 6-1-2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: 2 smoothies stored over guest food, in the table top reach-in cooler. The drinks were placed on a plate and put on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
58
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance not properly labeled identifying contents ( santizer ).
41-17-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed grab and go reach in cooler with dessert with no label providing product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
02D-03-4
86
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items and temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler that just had the capacitor one hour earlier (Tomato (52, 49F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); Sauce (51,50F - Cold Holding). The Walk-in Cooler began malfunctioning 3 hours earlier. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed bulk carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in kitche **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was I Love N.Y Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at I Love N.Y Pizza on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at I Love N.Y Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at I Love N.Y Pizza.
How does I Love N.Y Pizza compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
I Love N.Y Pizza most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has I Love N.Y Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at I Love N.Y Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at I Love N.Y Pizza means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is I Love N.Y Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, I Love N.Y Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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