NYC MEATBALLS AND PIZZERIA
1075 OAKLEAF PLANTATION PKWY, Orange Park FL 32065
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink on cook line next to pizza oven. Person in charge turned hot water back on to sink.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand wash sink on cook line next to pizza oven. Person in charge turned hot water back on to sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed clear plastic container with no handle used as a scooping mechanism in powdered sugar. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean ice buckets stored not inverted on top of ice machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored on spice shelf next to pizza station.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where black hose is attached.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of nozzles on soda machine and tea urns soiled with residue.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In stand up reach in cooler near back door, cooked wings prepped yesterday not date marked. Operator labeled container with date prepared.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At handwash sink next to pizza oven, hot water shut off to sink. Operator stated hot water was leaking when turned on and he has plumbing already scheduled to come out.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior deflector plate in ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. On top of ice machine, two ice buckets not inverted. Operator placed metal pans over top of buckets to protect.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers soiled with grease build up. Also, floors under pizza ovens soiled with food debris. Also, wall behind cook line soiled with grease/food debris. Also, ceiling tiles around air vents soiled with dust build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers and stove soiled with grease build up. Also, multiple gaskets throughout establishment soiled with food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in both keg coolers at bar area.
Jun 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler near back door of establishment, half cooked chicken wings stored on shelf below raw chicken. Cook moved raw chicken below blanched chicken wings.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. On cook line in steam table, meatball (112F - Hot Holding). Cook stated meatballs were put in warmer at approximately 9:30 am. Temperature taken at 12:20 pm. Cook turned temperature of steam table up.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line in steam table, meatball (112F - Hot Holding). Cook stated meatballs were put in warmer at approximately 9:30 am. Temperature taken at 12:20 pm. Cook turned temperature of steam table up.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has black mold-like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bucket of salt on bottom shelf of table in hallway, to go container used as scooper. Manager removed container from product.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On storage rack around from triple sink in kitchen, pans stacked before properly air drying. Also, red cups stacked before properly air drying on front line near soda machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under pizza ovens have build up of food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled throughout kitchen. Also, hood filters soiled with grease.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in both keg coolers behind the bar.
Jun 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. On cook line, employee handled cell phone with gloves hands and then started handling pizza dough without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On back cool line, garlic in oil (60F - Cold Holding). Employee stated it had been out on counter for approximately 2 hours. Employee put back in reach in cooler to bring down temperature.
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. One employee hired over 60 days with no proof of employee training. All other employees at time of inspection are less then 60 days.
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. At time of inspection, all employees except one hired less then 60 days and have no proof of health reporting responsibilities. Emailed DBPR Form 5030-103 to operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On front cook line, a spray bottle of clear liquid not labeled on the floor. Employee labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine near walk-in cooler along top of deflector plate has black mold-like substance.
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. Employee has can of energy drink opened on front counter while folding pizza boxes. Manager removed drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At front counter, employee cell phone on prep table. Manager removed cell phone from table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On rack across from triple sink in the kitchen, plastic pans stacked before properly air drying.
Food stored on floor. At bar area, 3 plastic bottles of tonic water/ seltzer water stored on floor. Manager moved bottle to shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In hallway leading to back of kitchen, on bottom shelf two tubs one of flour and one of cornmeal both with handles of scoopers in products. Manager removed the handles out of the product.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On rack across from triple sink in kitchen, clean pans put away with old labels on them.
Single-service articles improperly stored. In front of hallway leading to the back kitchen, a case of paper towels stored on floor. Manager moved case to shelf.
Wiping cloth/ ware washing quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At bar area, Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Manager added another sanitizer tablet to sink and rechecked 200 ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In hallway leading to back of kitchen, one tub of flour and one tub of cornmeal not labeled. Manager had employee label. Also, in kitchen on bottom shelf across from triple sink, one tub of sugar not labeled. Manager had employee label container.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer across from ice machine in kitchen, raw Philly meat stored over ready to eat french fries and potato skins. Items moved and stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table near fryers in kitchen, marinara sauce and cheese sauce 112F. Items placed into service approximately 5.25 hours prior. Items discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table near fryers in kitchen, marinara sauce and cheese sauce 112F. Items placed into service approximately 5.25 hours prior. Items discarded. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing pink chemical cleaner stored on prep table next to dough sheeter in pizza make area. Spray bottle containing pink chemical cleaner stored on prep table in kitchen next to wing tossing bowls. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored on utility cart in server station across from bar over to go containers. All bottles moved and stored correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where black hose is attached.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook in kitchen washed hands in triple sink. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice deflector in ice machine in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach chemical cleaner stored in dry storage room by office. Bottle labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee orange drink on prep table in pizza make area. Drink moved and stored correctly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee ear phones on prep table in pizza make area. Ear phones moved and stored correctly.
Equipment in poor repair. Top for small white chest freezer in back kitchen is cracked with exposed insulation.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in kitchen. Wall behind cooking equipment in kitchen.
Floors/Walls not maintained smooth and durable. Wall by pass through window to bar in pizza make area. Floor in soda room behind door. Floor tiles cracked in kitchen near ice machine and fryers.
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza paddles stored on top on pizza ovens (top not clean).
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in white stand up cooler in pizza make area.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in pizza make area. Inspector emailed sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple door handles and exteriors of doors for multiple reach in coolers/freezers in kitchen. Hood filters above cooking equipment in kitchen. Sides of cooking equipment in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor in small dry storage room by office. Items moved and stored correctly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in water in mop sink area.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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