SAM'S NEW YORK PIZZA
4209 LITTLE RD, New Port Richey FL 34655 · 727-375-1880
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
MAR 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
APR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 droppings, on the right side of the reach-in freezer, in the back right corner of the restaurant, on the floor. 5 droppings, on the water heater tray. 5 droppings, on the floor in the storage area by the mop sink. The operator started cleaning up the droppings and sanitizing the area.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips expired.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The wall behind the big mixer machine is soiled. The right side of the reach in freezer in the back right of the restaurant is soiled. The portable fan by the front counter is soiled with dust.
Aug 24, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 droppings, on the right side of the reach-in freezer, in the back right corner of the restaurant, on the floor. 5 droppings, on the water heater tray. 5 droppings, on the floor in the storage area by the mop sink. The operator started cleaning up the droppings and sanitizing the area.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips expired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bootle not labeled. The operator labeled the bootle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several tiles in the dining area soiled with water spots.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. The floor under the fryer baskets is soiled with grease. The floor behind the big mixer is soiled.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The operator moved the tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The wall behind the big mixer machine is soiled. The right side of the reach in freezer in the back right of the restaurant is soiled. The portable fan by the front counter is soiled with dust.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both of the reach in coolers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor. The operator moved the pizza boxes.
Apr 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shredded Mozzetta (53F - Cold Holding); cooked meat balls (51F - Cold Holding); cooked fettuccine (49F - Cold Holding); house made pizza sauce (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding); cooked fettuccine (50F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (50F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler - shredded Mozzetta (53F - Cold Holding); cooked meat balls (51F - Cold Holding); cooked fettuccine (49F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (48F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding); cooked fettuccine (50F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (50F - Cold Holding) In single door reach in cooler -potato salad (47F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken wings (47F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (47F - Cold Holding temperature taken this morning at 10:30 were all at 41F or lower, food moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken* Recheck - potato salad 42F, heavy cream 38F, ham 41F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal and green scrub use in hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink, operator removed
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler across from pizza oven. Operator removed shelf, began to clean
May 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Eric person in charge with no manager certification
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Fry oil stored on floor in back area
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink with lid and straw in reach in cooler on cook line, drink removed
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers on cook line soiled
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverage over lift top cooler, and over food in back of kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. On cook line, both coolers
May 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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. All employee training certificates expired
Mar 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Bleach establishment is using is for laundry, not for food contact surfaces, manager brought proper sanitizer for food contact surfaces into establishment before the end of inspection
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Diced ham 56F from last night, no temperature monitoring, cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Diced ham 56F from last night, no temperature monitoring, sausage 45F in reach in cooler, ambient temperature is 42F, cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding) in salad reach in cooler, no temperature monitoring, ambient temperature is 50F
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Manager went out to car and brought in the correct chlorine test kit
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. All employee training certificates expired
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop pizza sauce out of container in walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, drink removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Container of pizza sauce on floor in kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handles, manager removed the tongs
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken sitting out on chest freezer thawing
Dec 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager on duty unable to answer questions about sanitization, states that sanitizer is not used to sanitize dishes and utensils. Discussed proper sanitization and provided poster for manual dish wash (5025-010)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area has colander of pasta, in dish room - box of scrubbies, operator removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator obtained approved sanitizer before end of inspection
Jul 25, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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