New York New York Pizza Westchase
11203 Sheldon Road, Tampa, FL 33626 · Permanent Food Service · License 3916810
What drove the grade
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 9 routine inspection3 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate, 5 basic (1 repeat)-35
- Administrative complaint on Sep 9Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score45
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 9, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
Observe cook wash gloved hands at three compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing and glove changing with cook at time of inspection.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing.
Observe cook wash hands then used a wiping cloth to dry hands and wipe down surface of pizza make station. Discussed with cook to dry hands with paper towels only.
Administrative complaint
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observe front line cook sweep the floor in front of the pizza ovens with a broom. Cook then handled empty pizza boxes and began to wear new gloves without first washing hands discuss proper hand washing with cook. Cook washed hands and wore new gloves at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spotAdministrative complaint
Intermediate4
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Front line cook washed gloved hands at three compartment sink. Discussed was cooked to wash hands only at hand washing sinks.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Multiple cutting boards inside establishment are soiled.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/ Expired for Armand Koka on 12/09/2025.
Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All food handler certificates expired on 1/12/2026 for Agmon F., Autumn B., and Kujtim G.
Basic5
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
Observe one employee cutting iceberg lettuce without first washing lettuce. Discussed with employee. Employee washed all iceberg lettuce at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Employee, personal beverage stored inside front line reaching cooler of pizza maker station. Employee removed beverage from inside cooler at time of inspection. Employee bottled beverage stored on shelf over small reach in chest freezer.
Fixed on the spot
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Observe two employees on the front line without hair restraint. Employees wore hairnets at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
A small plastic sauce container is used as a scoop for Parmesan cheese at salad station reach in cooler.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
Located inside small reach in chest freezer adjacent to storage shelf for flour.
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.