TASTE OF NEW YORK PIZZERIA
17503 PRESERVE WALK LN, Tampa FL 33647 · 7637770501
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Emailed to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Discussed employee training with manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone and headphones being stored on the flip top unit. Employee removed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler with build up of food debris.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Discussed storage in between use with employee. Employ removed.
Aug 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on kitchen Reach in cooler and on top off three compartment sink.
Jun 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over Ready to eat sliced ham and pepperoni in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated shell eggs during time of inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested at over 200+ppm. Operator readjusted chlorine sanitizer to 50ppm during time of inspection.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on kitchen Reach in cooler and on top off three compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Marinara sauce in Walk in cooler not date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on kitchen prep table. Employee relocated bottle during time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Pot of pizza sauce stored on kitchen floor. Operator relocated sauce to an approved location during time of inspection.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection 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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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator time/temp application for food safety.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings, beef etc. in walkin cooler not date mark.Operator stated 1 to day prepped.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups in seasoning for scoops
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on pizza boxes and prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Lotion stored on storage shelf adjacent to prep table
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside chest freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris inside reachin cooler on cookline
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed green wet wiping cloth stored on prep table
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored on shelf above cheese in walk-in cooler Corrected observed employee place on bottom shelf
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. Emailed to operator
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 to operator
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected observed employee move to proper area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris build up inside reachin cooler on cookline
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.