New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa

11203 Sheldon Road, Tampa, FL 33626

Overview

New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa has accumulated 200 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.4 violations per visit. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines, with the largest penalty at $800. Top recurring violations include improper hand and arm washing, missing consumer advisories, and shellfish handling deficiencies.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
200Violations
0Closures
$1,000in Fines
2FDACS Insp.

Last inspected DBPR: February 12, 2026

New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 7.4 violations / inspection 7.4 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.76 violations / inspection 5.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $1,000.00

Disciplinary action history for New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2021031627 $800.00 Apr 26, 2021 Tampa
3--2021031327 $200.00 Apr 26, 2021 Fort Lauderdale

New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections35 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to ensure required and/or requested documentation has been received from the food establishment. Firm has provided updated proof of an approved water source.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 20 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Establishment has 30 calendar days to provide updated proof of water source (municipal/well) to inspector via email to [email protected]. Failure to comply may result in administrative action. Age Restriction Hemp Inhalation sign, Guidance for Written Procedures Responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal Events, Norovirus Cleanup Procedures, Employee Handwash sign, Certified Food Protection Manager Accredited Programs, Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Retail Area: Soiled surfaces of nozzles of soda machine. COS: Nozzles removed and properly cleaned and sanitized. 24-hour cleaning and sanitizing requirements discussed with person in charge.
4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Subway Warewashing Area: Old food buildup on food-contact surfaces of produce slicer. COS: Slicer disassembled and properly cleaned and sanitized.
3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Subway Service Area: Internal temperature of commercially processed meatballs recently placed on steam table measure between 126 F and 131 F. COS: Meatballs rapidly reheated to measure 165 F for 15 seconds before placed in proper storage. Steam table verified to be in working condition and management advised to stir products frequently to ensure entire product stays in temperature. x
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge unable to correctly respond to questions relating to Foodborne Illnesses. Employee Health Policy was reviewed with person in charge. o
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Walk In Cooler: Internal temperatures of milk, sliced turkey, sliced ham, and sliced chicken recently placed on back shelving measure between 44 F and 48 F. COS: Out of temperature products relocated to freezer to quick chill to 41 F or less before placed in proper refrigeration or discarded as needed. x Print Date: 10/31/2023 Page 2 of 5 24 Pf Citation Description: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf Observation: Establishment does not have written procedures for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Information regarding written procedures provided to the person in charge.
74 Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.
Retail Area: No sign posted for hemp extract intended for inhalation stating that "The sale of Hemp Extract intended for inhalation to persons under the age of 21 is prohibited, proof of age is required for purchase".
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Store Side Warewashing Area: No sign informing employees to wash hands at handwashing sink. Industry handwash sign provided.
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Store Side Warewashing Area: Handwashing sink blocked by bottles. COS: Handwashing sink made accessible.
3-201.11(C) Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381. 3-201.11(C) PfPf
Retail Area: Pre-packaged fruit cups and strawberry flavored instant oatmeal removed from a manufacturer's original properly labeled master container and offered for individual pre-packaged retail sale without being labeled for individual retail sale by the establishment. COS: Packages relocated to be sold behind the counter until properly labeled by establishment.
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
Establishment does not have a Certified Food Protection Manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-501.15(B) Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooling is not loosely covered or uncovered to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food, or not arranged in equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls. 3-501.15(B)
Walk In Cooler: Firm is attempting to cool deli meats sliced onsite in tightly covered containers with plastic wrap. Proper ambient cooling requirements and methods discussed with person in charge.
4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Retail Area: No ambient air thermometer in small counter cheese cooler.
6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Retail Area: Open gap at middle juncture of front entrance doors does not provide a protective seal to prevent pest intrusion.
2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11
Subway Food Service Area: Food employee without hair restraint.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Store Side Warewashing Area and Subway Warewashing Area: Uncovered floor drains under 3-compartment sinks and near walk in cooler door.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Customer Restroom: Door not self-closing.
5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside Area: Dumpster missing drain plug.
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Mop Sink Area: Wet mop not hung to dry.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Walk In Cooler: Mold-like buildup on fan guards of condenser units. Old milk on floor under milk shelving. Smoke Shop Area: Old soda spills on floor under syrup racks.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Walk In Cooler: Cooler not maintaining foods at 41 F or below. Ambient air temperature of walk in cooler measures 43 F. COS: Technician repaired cooler during inspection as verified by inspector.

New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa last inspected?
New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa?
The most frequently cited violations at New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa had?
New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa find?
New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa ever been shut down?
No, New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
How much has New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa been fined?
New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
When was New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa last inspected?
New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 4, 2023. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa had?
New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa find?
New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 4, 2023 (Focused Inspection).
Has New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at New York New York Pizza Westchase in Tampa are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf.

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