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NEW YORK DINER

2126 JELANE DR, Valrico FL 33594 · 571-263-9889

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3915906
Grade history
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 80 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly flying around by walk in cooler
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 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/ 5 employees working with food. CFM arrived during inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to scoop coleslaw. Operator replaced.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dish area.
Basic/36-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Drink glasses above soda fountain.
Basic/24-08-4
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
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Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Packs of portioned sliced cheeses flip top unit on cookline.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cookline with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 4 plastic lids on hot hold unit cracked
Basic/14-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryer.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper boats on cookline. Operator inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in freezer door.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer. Observed around door.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of ice machine. Operator placed in container.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 10ppm. Operator replaced solution, tested at 50ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control. Raw shell eggs placed on cookline at 7:00am with no time marking. Manager placed time mark.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Soda syrup boxes and fryer oil on floor in storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryer.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine tested at less than 50ppm. Operator replaced, tested at 100ppm.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk cinnamon sugar not labeled. Manager placed label
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave Interior oven
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 12, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Across from three compartment sink
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 12, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup. Reach in cooler by fryers gaskets soiled. Fan guard soiled in walk in cooler Racks in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 12, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Half of walk in cooler racks replaced. Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 12, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Jan 7, 2025 · Half of the shelves have been replaced Time Extended
Nov 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority4 Intermediate6 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. Emailed to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Nov 12, 2024 · Emailed procedures to operator. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sally Santiago current manager on site no certified food manager card available
Intermediate/53A-04-6/Warning/Return visit Nov 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave Interior oven
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 12, 2024 · Time Extended
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/Return visit Nov 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Across from three compartment sink
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler under warmers Broken door handle reach in cooler cooks line
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 12, 2024 · Time Extended
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Nov 12, 2024 · Emailed poster to operator Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup. Reach in cooler by fryers gaskets soiled. Fan guard soiled in walk in cooler Racks in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Nov 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By prep table where slicer is located Wall under three compartment sink
Basic/36-27-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Nov 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 7 high priority.

7 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Coffee in coffee filters on line not protected
High priority/08B-02-4/Warning
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and handled clean plates with no handwashing
High priority/12A-27-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly flying around by walk in cooler
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Unwashed pineapple over apple/tomato juice
High priority/08A-04-5/Warning
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On cooks line raw shell eggs at room temp, discussed time as a public health with operator
High priority/03A-03-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler : Cold holding cut lettuce 53, sliced tomatoes 52, sliced cheese 52, raw chicken 51, Cole slaw 52, sliced turkey 53, sliced ham 53, raw shell eggs ambient air 52, sausage links 56, sausage patties in sealed box ambient air 54, butter packs 55
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler : Cold holding cut lettuce 53, sliced tomatoes 52, sliced cheese 52, raw chicken 51, Cole slaw 52, sliced turkey 53, sliced ham 53, raw shell eggs ambient air 52, sausage links 56, sausage patties in sealed box ambient air 54, butter packs 55
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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. Emailed to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Sally Santiago current manager on site no certified food manager card available
Intermediate/53A-04-6/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior microwave Interior oven
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/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
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Across from three compartment sink
Basic/36-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on shelf above prep table
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cup on line
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on reach in cooler under warmers Broken door handle reach in cooler cooks line
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters with grease buildup. Reach in cooler by fryers gaskets soiled. Fan guard soiled in walk in cooler Racks in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By prep table where slicer is located Wall under three compartment sink
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar bin
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Dec 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dishwasher room
Basic/36-17-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with soiled surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee's on food storage shelf
Basic/12B-07-4
Food stored on floor. French fries in walk-in freezer floor
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Door of walk in freezer door
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over ice machine
Basic/38-07-4
Stored food not covered. Coffee on front counter
Basic/08B-12-5

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.