NEW YORK ROMA PIZZA GROVE
3034 GRAND AVE UNIT 6
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
5
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed dough cutter knife stored between prep cooler and counter at front pizza station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop bucket next to mop sink.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oils, water or vinegar at kitchen storage shelf not labeled.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Tylenol stored on pizza to go boxes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08A-15-5:High Priority - Raw animal food dripping onto ready-to-eat food when raw animal food is stored over ready-to-eat food in holding unit. Observed raw ground beef dripping onto bags of salami and shredded lettuce in kitchen reach in cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over bags of shredded lettuce, salami and bread knots. **Repeat Violation**
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - 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. Observed for displayed pizza at front counter. As per operator for about 30 minutes. Operator placed time stamp onto pizzas. **Corrected On-Site**
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Advised operator to dilute and retest before using.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at rear of kitchen next to triple sink blocked with serving containers and utensils.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at rear kitchen hand sink next to triple sink.
- 14-14-4:Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed metal paint brush being used in garlic and oil sauce at front counter prep cooler to bast pizza crust.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 11 total violations (5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a condiment cup used as a scoop in a container of sugar. Operator removed. **Warning**
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed chopping knife stored between cutting board and prep table. **Warning**
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of salt and corn meal scoop handle not above food. Operator removed and stored upright. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed/ stored on front counter open rear display case. Operator began to remove to store elsewhere. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in freezer at entrance of kitchen, frozen raw chicken stored over frozen raw beef and cooked noodles. **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter reach in coolers sliced ham (56F - Cold Holding); Italian sausage (54F - Cold Holding); diced chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Italian sausage (53F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator, items were placed into cooler about 2 and a half hours ago. Operator removed items from cooler and placed into reach in freezer to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter display cheese pizza (60F - Hot Holding); pepperoni pizza (61F - Hot Holding). As per operator for 2 hours. **Warning**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedures available for various pizzas kept at room temperature at front counter display case. Operator has time marks present on pizza items but no written procedures. Provided operator with form to print and complete. **Warning**
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory available for menu item hamburgers, where customers have the option of cooking temperature. Provided operator with poster. Operator printed and posted sign during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 53B-10-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed for employee Guillermo Palavecino, authorized manager/ trainer portion of certificate is not filled in. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).