MR SAMMY'S NEW YORK STYLE PIZZA
312 WEST INTERLAKE BLVD, Lake Placid FL 33852 · 863-699-1219
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
AUG 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019059006 | Nov 19, 2019 | Dec 20, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment charging operational charges without properly disclosing the information on the menu/web/app and the bill/receipt.
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. Provided new employee with form and she signed.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor behind fryers and behind pizza oven.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit with cooked veal - Coca Cola cooler
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Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: gas lines behind fryers.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths: Chlorine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Stuffed shells with old label from 2/27. Operator removed label.
Shelves soiled at dough making station.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: gas lines behind fryer's soiled.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at curbed mop sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta made Friday 9/26 not date marked. Operator date marked.
Hole in or other damage to wall at handwashing sink.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator obtained copy of inspection.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixture, gas lines behind fry station.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the vomiting and diarrhea clean up poster.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine.
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. Provided operator with form.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures: gas lines behind fryers covered in grease.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. In prep reach in: thermometer is broken in half.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: bulk food container soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by line. On opposite wall paper towels are present. Operator is waiting on truck.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Cigarette ashes on dry storage shelf and on floor.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Tub of pizza pans with oil not stored 6 inches of off floor. Operator stored correctly.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, pasta with old lable/ marker.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Floor not cleaned in back storage area near walk in cooler and behind fry station.
Jan 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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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: 0 ppm. Operator will set up triple sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: can opener. Operator removed and placed in triple sink.
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator has new dispenser.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna made Thursday, plated up not date marked. Operator placed date mark on item.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Ash tray in dry storage with multiple cigarette butts. Operator removed.
Floor not cleaned in back storage area near walk in cooler and behind fry station.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit in walk in Cooler.
Open dumpster lid.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Shelve with dough pans soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at cook line.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta salad (45F - Cold Holding); chicken parmigiana (45F - Cold Holding), operator placed under rapid cooling. Items out less than 15 minutes. pasta salad (38F - Cold Holding); chicken parmigiana (42F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: can opener and ice bucket. Operator removed.
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. Not all employees have form. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair, gasket on walk in cooler not tight fitting.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination, foam cups not protected. Operator placed lids on service side.
Walk-in cooler shelves soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, at triple sink.
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.