NY TIME SQUARE PIZZA
21609 VLG LK SHOPPING CTR, Land O' Lakes FL 34639 · 813-501-8009
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2024
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. See stop sale. Pizza held in counter in 4 hours plan no time mark. Operator marked the time.correctly
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No back flow preventer at splitter with water horse attached in mop sink faucet
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hand in triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter soiled and grease buildup
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled with food debris
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee rubbed hands hand for 5 seconds only, discussed with employee and he washed hand properly d properly
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on 2/1/2026
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above bread in walk in cooler, operator removed eggs to bottom
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No back flow preventer in splitter with water hose can be attached in mop sink faucet
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened potato salad no date marked over 24 hours in walk in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for triple sink sanitizer quaternary
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Tow bathrooms door not self-closing.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee no hair restraint on while engaging food preparation,
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in walk in cooler door
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior food debris buildup
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee prepared unwashed lettuce, discussed with operator and he washed lettuce and discarded lettuce unwashed
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions above cheese in walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. no label on white sugar container
Jun 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf.
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. Time was determined by the manager, times were posted for pizza slices.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Potato salad in walk in cooler, opened 6/23 not dated marked.
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. Reporting agreement missing for 1 new hire. Employee filled out and signed during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked chicken removed from freezer 6/23, held in reach in cooler not dated. Operator placed date.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bleach solution spray bottle under front counter. Operator placed label.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups used as scoops in bulk salt and Parmesan cheese. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On pizza oven door handle. Operator removed.
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler x3 containers. Operator placed covers.
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 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. Potato salad in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine strips.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked sausage in walk in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dough mixing area.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light s above back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back hoods.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to dough machine.
Jul 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Raw onions over cheese walk in cooler
Apr 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Discussed with manager
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2024
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on prep line Cheese 48 f above rim of reach in cooler. Employee moved to freezer 2nd temp
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. Time marks for pizza was not accurate. Employee determined time and marked pizza less than 4 hours
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef patty 69 f employee heated to 165 degrees employee added beef patties to four hour time plan afterwards
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.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cook pasta lid ontop during cooling process. Employee removed lid
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade employee washed at time of inspection
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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink on cooks line
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook sausage,lasagna, potato salad walk in cooler employee date marked items in walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Employee drink on prep table
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in prep kitchen. Employee ate in the prep kitchen again.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees
Food stored on floor. Cheese in box in walk in cooler floor.
Stored food not covered. Cook Sausage walk in cooler employee covered sausage
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Raw onions over cheese walk in cooler
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 22 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate13 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. -Cook used bare hands to adjust pizza in box. Item had already been cooked to 145F -Cook loaded garlic knots into Togo box with bare hands
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw beef stored above mozzarella sticks and cooked ravioli in double door reach in freezer across from three compartment sink not all commercially packaged
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ham in reach-in cooler across from pizza oven at 45F Employee moved ham to freezer to cool
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener on prep table adjacent to dough mixer soiled with food debris
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Proof of training only available for Yan JR
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Items in reach-in cooler across from hand washing station in back not date marked. Items as follows: -Cooked noodles -Cooked chicken
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -Both restrooms lack a self closing hinge
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Soufflé cup used as scoop for red pepper flakes on reach-in cooler across from dough mixer
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Employee water bottles in reach-in cooler across from hand washing station in back, stored above food to be served to the public -Stew made from home stored above food in walk-in cooler Employee removed and properly stored bottles
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cellphone on prep table across from dough mixer -Keys on counter above double door reach-in cooler across from dough mixer -Energy drink stored above food in walk-in cooler Employee removed and properly stored all items
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -3 cooks with no hair restraint's engaging in preparing food to be served to public
Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from pizza oven torn
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -Tongs stored on pizza oven door Employee removed and properly stored tongs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on double door reach in cooler across from mixer soiled with food debris -Gaskets of reach-in cooler across from pizza oven soiled with food debris
Open dumpster lid.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -Silverware stored above double door reach-in cooler across from dough mixer stored with food contact surfaces upright
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Togo boxes stored above double door reach-in cooler across from dough mixer not inverted for protection -Pizza boxes stored on floor to the left of pizza oven
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Raw chicken in three compartment sink thawing with no running water. Inspector instructed Manager about proper thawing techniques and Manager turned in cold running water on chicken
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Flour under prep table next to fryers removed from original container and not labeled
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.