Mr Sammy's New York Style Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
70
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Mr Sammy's New York Style Pizza stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Mr Sammy's New York Style Pizza's latest score of 70 falls below the Lake Placid average of 82. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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. Provided operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster . **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine.
16-37-1
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. Provided operator with form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: gas lines behind fryers covered in grease.
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
64
Aug 20, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep reach in: thermometer is broken in half.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: bulk food container soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by line. On opposite wall paper towels are present. Operator is waiting on truck. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
12B-12-5
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Cigarette ashes on dry storage shelf and on floor. **Repeat Violation**
12B-06-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Tub of pizza pans with oil not stored 6 inches of off floor. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, pasta with old lable/ marker.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
47
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned in back storage area near walk in cooler and behind fry station. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-16: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
86
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly: 0 ppm. Operator will set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: can opener. Operator removed and placed in triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
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.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator has new dispenser. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna made Thursday, plated up not date marked. Operator placed date mark on item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Ash tray in dry storage with multiple cigarette butts. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-06-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned in back storage area near walk in cooler and behind fry station.
36-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in walk in Cooler.
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Shelve with dough pans soiled.
36-50-4
39
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta salad (45F - Cold Holding); chicken parmigiana (45F - Cold Holding), operator placed under rapid cooling. Items out less than 15 minutes. pasta salad (38F - Cold Holding); chicken parmigiana (42F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-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. Not all employees have form. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: can opener and ice bucket . Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, gasket on walk in cooler not tight fitting .
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, foam cups not protected. Operator placed lids on service side. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, at triple sink.
36-27-5
47
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lasagna cooked yesterday at 49° F. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lasagna cooked yesterday at 49° F. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Lasagna cooked yesterday at 49° F. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in male bathroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils at dry rack. Operator removed to clean. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr Sammy's New York Style Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr Sammy's New York Style Pizza on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr Sammy's New York Style Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mr Sammy's New York Style Pizza.
How does Mr Sammy's New York Style Pizza compare to other restaurants in Lake Placid?
Mr Sammy's New York Style Pizza most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Placid average of 82.
Has Mr Sammy's New York Style Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mr Sammy's New York Style Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mr Sammy's New York Style 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 Mr Sammy's New York Style Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Sammy's New York Style Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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