I LOVE N.Y PIZZA
2645 SW 91 ST, Gainesville FL 32608 · 3527092760
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed: prepare garlic sauce, dated for 2-13-2024, today is 2-21-2024, over 7 days.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the can opener with dried food debris on the blade. The blade was cleaned front and back.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the grey ice activator at the self serve soda machine had moist foreign substance on it. This was cleaned by staff. ALSO, the bulk garlic butter mix in a bus pan, the lid is soiled. This was moved t9 the 3 compartment sink for cleaning.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed : the bulk flour and adjoining containers lack visible labels.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : open jar of air fragrance stored on top of the glass front reach-in cooler in the dining room. This was moved to the window shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the left tea nozzle in the dining room has dried buildup. Staff was asked to clean this.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the 3door make table had a gasket with an accumulation of food debris. This was cleaned during the inspection. *Corrected On-Site** ALSO, the grey ice lever is soiled at the top. Staff was asked to clean this.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed: a magic marker fell in a food pan of olives.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: fried chicken Parmesan at 108° stored over the fryer. The chicken was then discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the tea nozzles in the dining area have buildup.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: the pizza area hand wash sink was blocked by a slim Jim garbage can. The can was moved away.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl stored in the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink. This was placed in the 3 compartment sink.
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed: a used apron stored on the kitchen prep counter. This was put in the soiled laundry area.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed: the 3 compartment sink at 100 ppm for quaternary amonia. This was refreshed to 250 ppm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: Aloe spray stored over canned marinara on the back prep table. The spray was moved to cleaning.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: an employee drink(thermos) stored over food served to the public. This was moved to the office area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: a cell phone stored over food for guests. This was placed in a pocket.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the grey Y ice activator at the AirPods machine with an accumulation foreign substance.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed brown paper towel used to drain moisture off of plant food in the reach-in cooler by the oven.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed: prepare garlic sauce, dated for 2-13-2024, today is 2-21-2024, over 7 days.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: water being used for food service preparation, coming from the kitchen hand wash sink. The staff was Redirected by the manager to not do that again.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed: chicken wings stored in the mid kitchen reach-in cooler, made on Monday, no date stamp. A date stamp was added.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: employee drink on the kitchen prep table. This was moved below.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the grey Y ice activator is soiled.
Dec 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the interior of the self serve ice chute is soiled. ALSO, the grey Y ice activator has foreign substance on it.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: multiple food handling staff over 60 days, no Emplo type training.
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. Observed: employees lacking certification also lack verification of their need to report food bourne illnesses.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed: spicy house sauce made yesterday before lunch, no date mark. A date was added.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed: a soufflé cup used to scoop Parmesan cheese. The scoop was discarded.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: the license posted expired 6-1-2023.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed: 2 smoothies stored over guest food, in the table top reach-in cooler. The drinks were placed on a plate and put on the bottom shelf.
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