Vinny's New York Pizza & Grill

4977 Lanier Islands Pkwy Ste 102 & 103, Buford, GA 30518

Pizza

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Vinny's New York Pizza & Grill has five inspections in the public record. On Apr 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Across the inspection history, “proper cooling methods used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Buford sits at 92, putting Vinny's New York Pizza & Grill on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed accumulated mold debris inside the ice machine. Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC to drain, wash, rinse and sanitize the ice machine at COB.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several cold held food items to be uncovered. Storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: PIC voluntarily covered all food items during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken, sliced ham, and sliced turkey cooling while fully covered. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Note: PIC voluntarily placed sliced turkey, sliced ham, and cooked chicken into an ice bath during the inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Jul 26, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Accumulated mold debris was observed inside the ice machine.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken cooling in 4 plastic containers in the walk in cooler covered with food depths more than 3 inches.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Jan 31, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed (3) sanitizing buckets and spray registering 0 ppm of QAC. COS: All buckets and spray sanitizers were remade to 200 ppm of QAC. A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. Note: PIC immediately remade all sanitation buckets.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vinny's New York Pizza & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Vinny's New York Pizza & Grill on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Vinny's New York Pizza & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vinny's New York Pizza & Grill.

How does Vinny's New York Pizza & Grill compare to other restaurants in Buford?

Vinny's New York Pizza & Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Buford average of 92.

Has Vinny's New York Pizza & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vinny's New York Pizza & Grill have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Vinny's New York Pizza & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Vinny's New York Pizza & Grill inspected?

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

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