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GG'S OF NEW YORK

5440 NORTH STATE RD 7 SUITE 8-10, North Lauderdale FL 33319 · 954-459-1352

Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats90
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1607207
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line low boy cooler, raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw fish (51F - Cold Holding); raw breaded veal (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); eggplant (50F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today.Operator stated items held in cooler since previous day exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jun 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on preparation table and flip top #1.
Basic/14-09-4
Oct 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge-Tara Cangilosi
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Oct 2, 2025 · Employee currently preparing for test. Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At dining area to the right of entrance, ceiling tiles soiled with mold like substance. Operator agreed to seal off area and not allow guests to be seated in area until ceiling is repaired.
Basic/36-34-5/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit Oct 2, 2025 · Same, area blocked off. Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. At entrance to kitchen, hole in wall.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 2, 2025 · Same Time Extended
Oct 1, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage, cans of black olives-dented. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line low boy cooler, raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw fish (51F - Cold Holding); raw breaded veal (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); eggplant (50F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today.Operator stated items held in cooler since previous day exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line low boy cooler, raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw fish (51F - Cold Holding); raw breaded veal (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); eggplant (50F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today.Operator stated items held in cooler since previous day exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At expo line flip top cooler, sliced tomatoes (59F - Cooling)@12:50 since 10:30, 59F @12:25. At the current rate the product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator of proper cooling parameters. Operator placed items into walk in cooler to fascilitate cooling process.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge-Tara Cangilosi
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At dining area to the right of entrance, ceiling tiles soiled with mold like substance. Operator agreed to seal off area and not allow guests to be seated in area until ceiling is repaired.
Basic/36-34-5/Corrective Action Taken
Hole in or other damage to wall. At entrance to kitchen, hole in wall.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Basic/36-68-5/Warning
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice buckets stored on floor at expo line. Operator removed.
Basic/10-14-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign for designated hand sink in kitchen near cook line next to stove. Provided sign to operator.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Mar 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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. Observed dish machine chlorine 0 Ppm. Operator called for service.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast over cooked penne in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade with build up of food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sharpening stone and steel wool pad in handwashing sink on cook line
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of water with no lid on pizza prep station.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees with no hair restraint while preparing pizzas
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on the floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in container of bread crumbs the handle in contact with breadcrumbs in dry storage area.
Basic/10-01-5/Warning
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer 200+ Ppm. Employee discarded made new solution rechecked 50 Ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cook line.
Basic/21-38-4/Warning
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer broken operator ordered new one
Intermediate/05-08-4
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of frying oil stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. At wait station
Basic/10-14-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in small Frigidaire reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At wait station. Employee removed
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple knives between steam table and cook line. Employee removed
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together at pizza station.
Basic/21-03-4
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook handling cellphone than engaged in food preparation. Explained to operator proper hand washing.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed container raw veal sitting of beer keg in walk-in cooler. Operator placed on lower shelf.
High priority/08A-11-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with bread crumbs. Operator remove.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in cookline hand sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Walk in cooler - stuffed shells. Operator properly date marked.
Intermediate/02C-04-5/Corrected On-Site

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.