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BEST NY PIZZA

BEST NY PIZZA has 7 health inspections on file for its TAMPA location, with an overall rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/12/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13581763

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink mug on food prep counter closest to the front of the kitchen, manager removed drink from area. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee container of soup in cooler by the front counter, employee moved food to an employee segregated area in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items, employee headphones stored next to shelf with to go single service items, employee revoked item from area. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. In dumpster behind building, discussed with operator the importance of the drain plug.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bathroom located in office used by employees, manager created and hung handwashing sign in the bathroom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed cans of pizza sauce with dents, operator discarded cans. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet,at the mop sink behind the back door , discussed with operator the importance of a vacuum breaker.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths, chlorine chemical test kit expired, discussed with operator the importance of test strips.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of purple liquid improperly labeled next to handwashing sink next to dishwasher, spay bottle of pink liquid unlabeled , located behind hostess stand , manager appropriately labeled both bottles and moved then to correct location. Corrected On-Site

11/21/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10876643

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No signs at both Employee handwash sink. Manager posted signs during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout establishment soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for lasagna inside Walk in cooler. Manager added date during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

4/23/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10708301

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 5 basic

  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Bug zapper over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Bug zapper stored on top of Pepsi brand Reach in cooler at rear kitchen exit.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of 3 microwaves on front lie cook soiled.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing signs at front counter and at three compartment sink.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled with black mold-like substance, adjacent to ice machine.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled in on front line Reach in cooler soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna and shredded parmigiana in Walk in cooler not date marked. Operator added dates to both items during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On dry storage rack adjacent to large mixer. On chemical rack adjacent to three compartment sink.

10/30/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8730379

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tank at time of inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on cutting board at pizza station. Employee moved phone during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards stained at time of inspection.

1/18/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8474731

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. By metal bread containers and oven close to walk in cooler door area. Manager removed Corrected On-Site
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Can liner bags used to cover pizza dough crust. Removed bags from pizza dough Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken wings in portioned bags during cooling stage. Walk in cooler.

8/24/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8474286

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/16/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8351571

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 1 basic

  • 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Pizza sauce 1 can stored by can rack by ice machine Repeat Violation
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Pizza sauce 1 can stored by can rack by ice machine Repeat Violation
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm. Discussed with management to use three compartment sink