New York Pizza & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
43
Score
Inspectors have visited New York Pizza & Grill seven times, with records going back to 2023. New York Pizza & Grill was last inspected on Mar 13, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Panama City Beach average 84, so New York Pizza & Grill trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pool shock stored next to sandwich wrappers and over soda syrups. Pool shock removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Per employee, broiler was turned off 10 minutes prior. Discussed with manager. Broiler turned back on during inspection.
03C-97-2
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Yusuf and Faik
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles of quaternary sanitizer and degreaser at front counter. Labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Pool shock on dry storage shelf. Manager removed item from premises. **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed worker from neighboring business enter kitchen and scoop ice.
43-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop stored on soiled dry storage shelf. Manager removed scoop for washing and relocating. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease/residue build up on front of proofing cabinet.
23-03-4
Basic - Personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Rug stored on top of bag of sugar. Rug removed from premises during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
43
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No hot water for entire establishment. Maximum water temperature of 73F reached. Manager states new hot water heater has been ordered. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Sticky tape over marinara and prepped pizzas. Employee discarded sticky tape. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside pizza station cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dusty shelves over prepped pizzas.
36-50-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food on various shelves in upright 2 door cooler. Employee removed employee items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
74
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over banana peppers in prep area reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Speed rack soiled in dough proofing reach in. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on gaskets on cook line reach in drawers.
23-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of basmati rice on floor in prep area. Cases of chicken, ricotta and gyro meat on floor in walk-in freezer. All items removed from floor at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, near back door.
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop curled up on top of mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
58
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed build up of ice in walk in floor.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed soufle cups with no handles in salt and sugar containers. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shawarma not wrapped in freezer. Employee wrapped item. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bags of cleaned romaine. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.observed 3 spray bottles with liquid that did not have a label. Manager wrote name of chemical on spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed small soufle cup with no handle used to dispense salt and sugar. Employee removed and threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed unwrapped utensils in bulk bin for customer self service. Manager took utensils to back to be handed out for orders. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New York Pizza & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New York Pizza & Grill on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New York Pizza & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at New York Pizza & Grill.
How does New York Pizza & Grill compare to other restaurants in Panama City Beach?
New York Pizza & Grill most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Panama City Beach average of 84.
Has New York Pizza & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New York Pizza & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at New York Pizza & Grill 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 New York Pizza & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New York Pizza & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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