NEW YORK NEW YORK PIZZA
533 S HOWARD AVE, Tampa FL 33606
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 30 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall behind reach in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024047242 | Apr 18, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $160 |
| 3--2023021902 | Mar 28, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared foods in kitchen not labeled at time of inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved/damaged cutting board/table top cutting board in prep room near triple sink at time of inspection.
Hole in or other damage to wall.observed wall separating dish room and main kitchen with missing and damaged wall tile at time of inspection.
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Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelf in walk in cooler with mold like substance on it.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. Observed opened bags of pizza toppings not labeled at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on prep table at time of inspection.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 cannot be determined. Pizza held on tima as a public health control has no time markings.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cigarettes stored overtop pizza reach in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cooked pasta,deli ham held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator inside kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored overtop reach in cooler.
Sep 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler by fryer has stains and is no longer cleanable.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked food held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator in back kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In back kitchen area.
Sep 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 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. Employee picked paper up off the floor without washing hands before returning to work. Had a discussion with employee about proper hand washing. Employee washed hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 15 flies underneath 3 compartment sink in back kitchen area.
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 cannot be determined. Pizza held on time has no time stamp. Manager added proper time stamp to pizza.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler by fryer has stains and is no longer cleanable.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All cooked food held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator in back kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Chicken stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In back kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket in front of employees bathroom. Manager properly stored mop.
Jun 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Amar Sidhu Bardhyl Spahillari Mira Spahillari
Apr 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched cooked French fries with bare hands. Manager made him remake the fries.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Household raid sitting on food preparation table.
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 cannot be determined. Pizza held on time in display case has no time stamp. Employee added proper time stamp.
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/
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. Amar Sidhu Bardhyl Spahillari Mira Spahillari
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta cooked in the past 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator in back kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs and placed at 3 compartment sink.
Nov 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler by fryer are torn.
Nov 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored overtop salad dressing inside refrigerator in back kitchen area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on wall behind reach in cooler.
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 cannot be determined. No time stamp on Pizza display. Manager added proper time stamps.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test stripping at time of inspection.
No person in charge present during hours of operation.
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. Emailed operator Education packet.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator time as a public health control paperwork.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta cooked and held longer then 24 hours has no date markings inside refrigerator in back kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler by fryer are torn.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 77F. Manager discarded water.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Gave operator choking poster.
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