New York New York Pizza
533 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606 · Permanent Food Service · License 3910016
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 29 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 basic (2 repeats)-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 29, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
-Observed 1 live fly in kitchen by 3 compartment sink. Operator killed,disposed of and sanitized area.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
-Cutting board attached to prep cooler in back of kitchen is stained.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all time.
-Observed hand wash sink blocked by insulated pizza delivery bags in bathroom in back of kitchen. Operator moved.
Fixed on the spot
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
-Observed knife in hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
-Observed multiple drinks on shelf over displayed pizzas and on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
-Cutting board attached to prep cooler in back of kitchen is grooved.
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination.
-Observed straws out in customer area unwrapped. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
-No sign in bathroom in back of kitchen.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
-Observed missing tiles on wall in kitchen behind prep table.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.