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SLICE OF NEW YORK

1042 CYPRESS PKWY, Kissimmee FL 34759 · 407.530.4737

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats65
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5911141
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
APR 25
AUG 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach near dishwasher area. Operator killed and removed.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $3,680

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2022012727Dec 22, 2021Apr 12, 2022$2,360
4--2019025900Apr 15, 2019Jul 16, 2019$520
4--2019026295Apr 15, 2019Jul 16, 2019$800

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pernil stored on shelf above stove top temping between 95-110F. Operator stated it is used to replenish meat in steam table. Reheated to 169 and stored in oven.
High priority/03B-01-6
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Incorrect test strip. Quaternary test strips for chlorine dish machine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwashing sink at ware washing area.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in disrepair at walk-in freezer entrance.
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor. -Peeled plantains in bucket on floor near dish machine. Operator placed on crate. -Case of yucca fries stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Garbage can soiled. Grease receptacle soiled.
Basic/33-17-4
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Gaps in hood filter.
Basic/14-42-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In all reach-in cooler.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - All plastic containers used to store food in walk-in cooler soiled with black substance.
Basic/23-03-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour, sugar and salt bulk containers without label.
Basic/02D-01-5
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Aug 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza station reach in cooler soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Aug 22, 2025 · Time Extended
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Return visit Aug 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several tiles broken on floor in water washing area
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Aug 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in bottom of wall near dishwasher area
Basic/36-24-5/Return visit Aug 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Light not functioning. 2 lights out over pizza make station
Basic/36-62-4/Return visit Aug 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler light is missing cover
Basic/38-07-4/Return visit Aug 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods on cook line soiled. Sides of fryers soiled. Gaskets soiled to cooler holding salmon in kitchen Several food containers soiled with food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Aug 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting avocados out of grocery plastic bags without washing
Basic/08B-39-4/Return visit Aug 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Multiples items in single use buckets in walk in cooler
Basic/25-32-4/Return visit Aug 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of food residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Return visit Aug 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4/Return visit Aug 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish machine has heavy black buildup in several areas
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit Aug 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate20 Basic
Show 26 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. reach in cooler raw shrimp and salmon over ready to eat mozzarella sticks and fries.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach near dishwasher area. Operator killed and removed.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Several chemical bottles hanging on box sodas
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza station reach in cooler soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. All 3 hand sinks blocked
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In seasoning mixes on cook line, operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon in ROP packaging. Coached operator with proper thawing methods per instructions on ROP packaging.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in prep area has heavy cut marks, operator discarded and replaced with new board
Basic/14-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in the women's bathroom. Operator discarded.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses and book bags stored on top of food packages across from dish machine
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several tiles broken on floor in water washing area
Basic/36-17-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in bottom of wall near dishwasher area
Basic/36-24-5
Light not functioning. 2 lights out over pizza make station
Basic/36-62-4
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in cooler light is missing cover
Basic/38-07-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Several sinks have no hand wash signs
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods on cook line soiled. Sides of fryers soiled. Gaskets soiled to cooler holding salmon in kitchen Several food containers soiled with food debris
Basic/23-03-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting avocados out of grocery plastic bags without washing
Basic/08B-39-4
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Multiples items in single use buckets in walk in cooler
Basic/25-32-4
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk in cooler on shelf not covered with lids.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of food residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler
Basic/14-17-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish machine has heavy black buildup in several areas
Basic/36-27-5
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Spinach, diced onions and cooked diced chicken in reach in cooler under cookline make table prepped 6:30am the day prior per operator
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple chemical in bottle in server area by soda dispenser
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice shield Operator cleaned
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In container of rice next to fryer Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table in prep area
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Several torn gaskets throughout
Basic/14-11-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor damaged throughout kitchen and in walk in freezer
Basic/36-11-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler Equipment exteriors throughout Storage shelves Hood vents over cookline
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep cooler
Basic/29-49-6
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Dec 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Antonio A.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 12, 2024 · Time Extended
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 12, 2024 · floor scheduled to be repaired next year. Time Extended
Dec 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw choices over raw beef in salad station.operator relocated.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. See stop sale report.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line steam table Seafood salad (52F- Cold Holding)3 hours cheese pastry (73F- Cold Holding ) less than 4 hours macaroni salad (52F - Cold Holding), 3 hours. Operator placed in walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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. Operator placed time mark the Pizza Pies. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
High priority/03F-02-5/
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line steam table stuffed potato (89F - Hot Holding);three hours, Ooerator instructed to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food container stored in cook line hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
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. Antonio A.
Intermediate/53B-13-5/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan prepared 24 hours in wait station low boy unit. operator placed date.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 2- thawed snappers in walk in cooler,
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Storage shelves soiled with grime.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
Show 22 findings ▾
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Mixer bowl only washed, not sanitized.
High priority/22-45-4/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Wd40 next to silverware on dish shelf.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added to mop sink requires vacuum breaker on fresh water outlet side of splitter.
High priority/29-42-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed towel in pizza hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quat test strips when using Quat tablets. Suggested to Operator since they have bleach and chlorine test strips they would not need Quat
Intermediate/16-37-1
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizzas have time marked but no plan. Provided form, filled out. Must make form available at all inspections.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No items in walk in cooler have dates on them.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Unknown date filter changed on wall by mixer area.
Intermediate/29-28-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water valve does not dispense hot water when turned on, no water dispenses.
Intermediate/27-16-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female wearing watch, male wearing bracelets.
Basic/13-07-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Metal floor in walk in freezer peeling up. Tile floor in dish area.
Basic/36-11-4
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plantains, bottled sodas.
Basic/08B-47-4
In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Pizza peel on top of oven.
Basic/10-02-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs and spoons in 115 degree water at buffet line.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Rinse gauge stuck on lowest setting.
Basic/16-38-5
Light not functioning. 2 under hood.
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves.
Basic/23-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in cooler with dressings and pastas.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans over prep table.
Basic/25-06-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Walk in cooler.
Basic/36-02-5
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Silver extinguisher by server area.
/45-02-4
Jan 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Return visit Jan 16, 2024 · Time Extended
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water in several locations holding at 99-102 f. Must hood at 135 or hotter.
Basic/10-07-4/Return visit Jan 16, 2024 · water 107F Time Extended
Nov 16, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Menu states red snapper, facility using a wild caught snapper. Not red snapper.
Intermediate/52-04-5/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked beans holding in 12 inch deep containers, just finished cooking, now beginning to ambient cool. Advised shallow pans maybe 3-4 inches deep with product. Showed the difference between surface and deep in the middle, almost 10 degrees difference.
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bulk food containers heavily soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
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
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Hood and hood filters moderately soiled.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic/40-06-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food servers scooping at buffet line have bracelets.
Basic/13-07-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water in several locations holding at 99-102 f. Must hood at 135 or hotter.
Basic/10-07-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Heavily soiled inside and outside.
Basic/22-08-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers in kitchen.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.