I Love New York Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at I Love New York Pizza, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Proper cold holding temperatures” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Locust Grove average 78, so I Love New York Pizza trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed prepped ranch dressing stored on counter; must refrigerate after opening bulk container according to packaging instructions
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pesticide stored beside single use forks and napkins./moved to a designated
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken nuggets in fryer basket stored at 70F./discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
64
Aug 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the sandwich prep top/reach in cooler holding temperatures above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potentially hazardous food items cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the unit. The unit must be serviced by 8/22/25. Please send a completed work order report to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov showing that the unit has been repaired by 8/22/25. All food items that were above temperature were discarded (COS). Everything else was relocated to the walk in cooler. PIC stated that he noticed the cooler had been a little high and he has called someone to put some coolant in the unit to make the temperature drop.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the can opener in the kitchen with excessive black build up. The can opener must be clean to the sight and touch. Observed the drink nozzles in the lobby with brown and black build up. The drink nozzles were removed for cleaning (COS).
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the light shield cracked above the drink cooler on the front end. The light shield will need to be replaced.
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the ventilation hood system above the stove and fryer in need of cleaning due to dust accumulation.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the baseboard in the walk in cooler in bad repair. The baseboard must be properly sealed around the walls.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
67
Feb 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no quaternary ammonium test strips in the facility to test the concentration of the sanitizer.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a vape pen on the prep table next to opened cans of pizza sauce. Advised employee to not keep tobacco products in the prep area or near food items. The item was removed (COS). Also, observed an opened bottle of water near the pizza prep area. Make sure to keep personal items in a designated area so they will not cause contamination to food items.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed egg plants stored in the reach in freezer not covered to protect form contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed two cutting boards (red and blue) stored in need of replacing due to deep cuts and stains.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the pipe underneath the 3-compartment sink leaking water into a brown box. Advised PIC to remove the box and put a pan underneath to catch the water. The pipe will need to be repaired so that the system will be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
74
Aug 7, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the blade on the can opener in need of replacing. The blade appears to have a rust debris on it that could cause contamination to food products.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the mixer and underneath the lid on the prep top unit (by the stove) in need of cleaning due to build up.
511-6-1.05(2)(c)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed a lot of single service pizza boxes stored and stacked very high in the dining room not protected from contamination. A warning notice was signed.
511-6-1.05(10)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed water from the handwashing sink splashing on the bags that contained onions. A splash guard will need to be installed on the handwashing sink to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the door on the walk in cooler in need of cleaning. Please clean and seal with a FDA approved sealant/paint. Also observed a small amount of black mold-like substance around the exterior part of the ice dispenser on the drink machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the garbage dumpster on the right side missing a drain plug. Also, observed garbage bags, boxes, and trash debris piled in front of the dumpster.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the outside dumpster not in good repair (holes in it). The dumpster will need to be replaced.
511-6-1.06(5)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the ceilings of the walk in cooler in need of cleaning due to dust debris.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the baseboards coming from around the wall in the walk in cooler.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed a rug in front of the pizza prep unit. There was not invoice or specs to see if the rug is easily cleanable and nonabsorbent. The rug will need need to be removed.
511-6-1.07(5)(g)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed HVAC vents in the kitchen with a dust debris.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
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Jan 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the women's restroom without paper towels. PIC replaced the paper towels.
511-6-1.07(3)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the food storage racks in the walk in cooler with rust on them. Please clean and seal with a FDA approved sealant or replaced the racks. Also observed the door on the walk in cooler in need of cleaning.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the ventilation hood system in need of cleaning due to dust debris. (Repeat)
511-6-1.07(5)(d)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several sauces and condiment bottles without a name to identify. PIC added names (COS).
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a big bin of white substance with no common name. PIC added names (COS).
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was I Love New York Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at I Love New York Pizza on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at I Love New York Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at I Love New York Pizza.
How does I Love New York Pizza compare to other restaurants in Locust Grove?
I Love New York Pizza most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Locust Grove average of 78.
Has I Love New York Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at I Love New York Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at I Love 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 I Love New York Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, I Love New York Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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