New York Style Resturent

5008 E Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
American
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
39
Score
High Risk

Going back to 2023, New York Style Resturent has 10 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

New York Style Resturent's latest score of 39 falls below the Tampa average of 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
7
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/26. Observed establishment still open and operating with expired license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator Golam Masum stated that they haven't completed any training and has been open since November of 2025.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has gone through an ownership change and remodeled the front of the restaurant and added drink and ice machines and has moved coolers that were previously in front of the counter to behind the counter and has moved the reach in coolers and freezer in the kitchen. Provided plan review guide form to operator.
51-16-7
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. Operator Golam Masum stated that they haven't completed any training and has been open since November of 2025.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator was able to provide both. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed three spray bottles that the operator stated contained cleaning solutions with no labels. Discussed labeling them and its importance. Observed three spray bottles that the operator stated contained cleaning solutions with no labels. Discussed labeling them and its importance.
41-21-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board on the flip top unit in the kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty mop sink. Observed dishes that the operator stated were clean being stored in the mop sink.
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit in kitchen.
14-09-4
39
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed a container of raw chicken over a box of unwashed tomatoes. Employee corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stained ceiling tiles in the front service area.
36-32-5
70
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard being used to line the floor by the fryers and by the dish washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: **Time Extended**
36-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining being used to line the shelf on the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: **Time Extended**
14-45-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee drinks being stored on the shelf near the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs being stored on the door to the fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: **Time Extended**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed a soiled wet cloth being used to wipe the prep tables in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: **Time Extended**
21-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of flour with no labeling under the prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
74
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Manager wasn't able to provide proof of any training for employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of flour with no labeling under the prep table. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard being used to line the floor by the fryers and by the dish washing area. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining being used to line the shelf on the cook line. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee drinks being stored on the shelf near the cook line. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cellphone on the prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs being stored on the door to the fryers. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed a soiled wet cloth being used to wipe the prep tables in the kitchen area. **Warning**
21-09-4
64
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on make table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
90
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make line stained **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Bahram Amini Sarabi Establishment has no certified food manager on site. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of bleach not labeled. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table not working properly, ambient temperature is 60f **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed reach in freezer in lobby **Warning**
08B-63-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wooden board in kitchen **Warning**
14-06-4
50
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Yahya ahmad 9/7/2017 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Yahya ahmad 9/7/2017 **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Observed missing at hand sink in dish area **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet on 3-compartment sink leaking **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Observed faucet on 3-compartment sink leaking **Time Extended**
29-11-4
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was New York Style Resturent last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New York Style Resturent on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New York Style Resturent?

Across the inspection record, “cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New York Style Resturent.

How does New York Style Resturent compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

New York Style Resturent most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has New York Style Resturent's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New York Style Resturent have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at New York Style Resturent 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 Style Resturent inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New York Style Resturent is inspected around three times per year on average.