New York Pizza & Pasta
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
47
Score
Going back to 2022, New York Pizza & Pasta has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Oct 20, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Naples facility scores 81, putting New York Pizza & Pasta on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
47
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
70
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mozzarella cheese 58F cold hold, precooked sausage 58F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice. Pasta 47F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator turned down reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 400+ppm. Operator redid sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of olives dented. Educated operator on going through cans. Operator separated can to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink next to food prep sink blocked by trash container. Educated operator on importance of not blocking hand wash sink. Operator removed trash containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at end of cook line used as dump sink. Operator educated employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed less than 160F on plate surface. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-56-4
Basic - Employee with soiled apron at cook line. Employee changed apron. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-01-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks at cook line. Educated operator on importance of wearing hair restraints. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food storage pasta container/container lid cracked or broken. Walk in cooler. Operator replaced lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys stored on table near clean cups. Operator removed keys. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
37
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. By deep fryer on cook line counter, milk for breading (46F - Cold Holding); eggs for breading (51F - Cold Holding) for three hours per operator. Discussed using time as a public health control and provided operator with new form.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler near salad station, raw veal over ready-to-eat cheesecake. In walk-in cooler boxes raw pork sausage over ready-to-eat housemade tomato sauce. Operator moved raw items to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 can cannellini beans, 7 cans olives, 1 can tomatoes, heavily dented.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by cart at pizza dough making area in main kitchen. Operator moved the cart for sink access. repeat 3/20/2023. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. Repeat 3/20/2023. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85F degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink - all sinks in restrooms after running for 2 minutes. Operator adjusted water heater for sinks, 85F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - 4 Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured outside back door of kitchen. Operator secured the tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents at entrance to kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks preparing food no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Pizza station left side reach-in cooler door damaged, exposed insulation.
14-36-5
39
Mar 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Two under handwash sink by back door and one by mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary sanitizer test strips not available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham, deli meats, and housemade tomato sauce no date label, per operator prepared yesterday. Operator labeled the foods. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times near Pizza dough prep area. Operator cleared the sink. This is a repeat violation from 3/14/2023. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash sink in service station handle broken off.
29-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength, 0ppm quaternary. Operator adjusted the buckets to 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
58
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 155F) after running three times. Operator set up manual sanitation in three compartment sink, quaternary 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-57-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station reach-in cooler: fresh mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (46F - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator. Operator iced down items for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Approximately 8 unmarked tags. This is a repeat violation from 7/7/2022 **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Two handwash sinks blocked with equipment, at entrance to kitchen Pizza prep area handwash sink and dishwasher area handwash sink. Operator cleared both sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 3 unlabeled bottles of chemicals in dishwashing area.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen.
22-20-5
47
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New York Pizza & Pasta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New York Pizza & Pasta on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New York Pizza & Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at New York Pizza & Pasta.
How does New York Pizza & Pasta compare to other restaurants in Naples?
New York Pizza & Pasta most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has New York Pizza & Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at New York Pizza & Pasta have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at New York Pizza & Pasta 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 & Pasta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New York Pizza & Pasta is inspected around three times per year on average.
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