BEST NY PIZZA
14741 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 8139637600
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat in standing freezer over ready to eat frozen dessert, manager moved item to appropriate location.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of raid can spray stored on a shelf with canned food items, operator removed the item and placed them other chemicals.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside ice making machine soiled with dark residue, discussed with operator the importance of clean and sanitized surfaces.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.observed grooved cutting boards on reach in coolers close to the pizza oven.
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Discussed with operator the importance of having inspection available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in dough prep room are soiled with dust and food debris.
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed cans of pizza sauce with dents, operator discarded cans.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet,at the mop sink behind the back door, discussed with operator the importance of a vacuum breaker.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, chlorine chemical test kit expired, discussed with operator the importance of test strips.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of purple liquid improperly labeled next to handwashing sink next to dishwasher, spay bottle of pink liquid unlabeled, located behind hostess stand, manager appropriately labeled both bottles and moved then to correct location.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink mug on food prep counter closest to the front of the kitchen, manager removed drink from area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee container of soup in cooler by the front counter, employee moved food to an employee segregated area in the walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items, employee headphones stored next to shelf with to go single service items, employee revoked item from area.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. In dumpster behind building, discussed with operator the importance of the drain plug.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bathroom located in office used by employees, manager created and hung handwashing sign in the bathroom.
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout establishment soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for lasagna inside Walk in cooler. Manager added date during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signs at both Employee handwash sink. Manager posted signs during time of inspection.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled in on front line Reach in cooler soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna and shredded parmigiana in Walk in cooler not date marked. Operator added dates to both items during time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On dry storage rack adjacent to large mixer. On chemical rack adjacent to three compartment sink.
Bug zapper over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Bug zapper stored on top of Pepsi brand Reach in cooler at rear kitchen exit.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of 3 microwaves on front lie cook soiled.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing signs at front counter and at three compartment sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled with black mold-like substance, adjacent to ice machine.
Oct 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards stained at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tank at time of inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on cutting board at pizza station. Employee moved phone during inspection.
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Can liner bags used to cover pizza dough crust. Removed bags from pizza dough
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken wings in portioned bags during cooling stage. Walk in cooler.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. By metal bread containers and oven close to walk in cooler door area. Manager removed
Aug 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Pizza sauce 1 can stored by can rack by ice machine
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm. Discussed with management to use three compartment sink
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Pizza sauce 1 can stored by can rack by ice machine
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.