Sam's New York Pizza

4209 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34655

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Sam's New York Pizza, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical New Port Richey restaurant, which scores around 78. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shredded Mozzetta (53F - Cold Holding); cooked meat balls (51F - Cold Holding); cooked fettuccine (49F - Cold Holding); house made pizza sauce (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding); cooked fettuccine (50F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (50F - Cold Holding) **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler - shredded Mozzetta (53F - Cold Holding); cooked meat balls (51F - Cold Holding); cooked fettuccine (49F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding); cooked fettuccine (50F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (50F - Cold Holding) In single door reach in cooler -potato salad (47F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding temperature taken this morning at 10:30 were all at 41F or lower, food moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken* Recheck - potato salad 42F, heavy cream 38F, ham 41F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal and green scrub use in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from pizza oven. Operator removed shelf, began to clean **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

22-16-4

May 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled

22-02-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Eric person in charge with no manager certification

53A-01-7

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink with lid and straw in reach in cooler on cook line, drink removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on floor in back area

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cook line soiled

22-16-4

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener

22-02-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line, both coolers

22-16-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage over lift top cooler, and over food in back of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Mar 28, 2024

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 12 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 25, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sam's New York Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sam's New York Pizza on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sam's New York Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sam's New York Pizza.

How does Sam's New York Pizza compare to other restaurants in New Port Richey?

Sam's New York Pizza most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the New Port Richey average of 78.

Has Sam's New York Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sam's New York Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sam's New York 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 Sam's New York Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sam's New York Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.

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