Taste of New York Pizzeria
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
70
Score
Taste of New York Pizzeria has been inspected seven times since 2022. On Jan 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Taste of New York Pizzeria trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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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. Discussed employee training with manager.
53B-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler with build up of food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone and headphones being stored on the flip top unit. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Discussed storage in between use with employee. Employ removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on kitchen Reach in cooler and on top off three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested at over 200+ppm. Operator readjusted chlorine sanitizer to 50ppm during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over Ready to eat sliced ham and pepperoni in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated shell eggs during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on kitchen Reach in cooler and on top off three compartment sink. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara sauce in Walk in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of pizza sauce stored on kitchen floor. Operator relocated sauce to an approved location during time of inspection. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on kitchen prep table. Employee relocated bottle during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
47
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
5 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. Lotion stored on storage shelf adjacent to prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside chest freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris inside reachin cooler on cookline **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed green wet wiping cloth stored on prep table
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on pizza boxes and prep table
12B-07-4
78
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored on shelf above cheese in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee place on bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Emailed to operator
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. Emailed to operator
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee move to proper area **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris build up inside reachin cooler on cookline
23-03-4
64
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taste of New York Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taste of New York Pizzeria on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taste of New York Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taste of New York Pizzeria.
How does Taste of New York Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Taste of New York Pizzeria most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Taste of New York Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taste of New York Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Taste of New York Pizzeria 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 Taste of New York Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taste of New York Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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