Best New York Pizza, 14741 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Best New York Pizza
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 14741 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
License #: 3915615
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 10/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Pizza dough cooler has standing water in it **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Above pizza oven **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Front pizza topping and back sauce reach in **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. 6 on duty **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Front pizza topping reach in **Warning**
10/15/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Pizza dough cooler has standing water in it **Warning**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Above pizza oven **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. PVC plumbing under dish machine **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back can room **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Pizza boxes **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Back prep area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Front pizza topping and back sauce reach in **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. 6 on duty **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris. Front pizza topping reach in **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
08/15/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
2/3/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Coats and sunglasses **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour **Warning**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over back door **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
12/2/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Dish soap over clean lids at 3 compartment sink
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
7/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Coffin freezer lid broken
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda bottles
  • Basic - Interior of coffin freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation.
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Several chipped lexans
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Observed residue build-up on pizza table door handle
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
10/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. prep
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Corrected On Site.
5/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers kitchen
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting on gloves
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sauce
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.prep
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. pizza
12/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachins
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. front
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. soda bottles
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
7/22/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, fire safety, bathroom requirements or other related requirements.
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Observed exhaust system operated with filters removed. For reporting purposes only.
3/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. eggs over ready to eat
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure does not include provision requiring thorough washing of the hands and use of a chemical hand sanitizing solution. front
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. paint peeling
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical. Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
8/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
4/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. eggs over dressings.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. back door by dishwasher
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Adam Greenfield
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
2/23/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. eggs over sliced meat.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed personal care item stored with single service items under front counter.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
7/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 12/10/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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