NEW YORK ROMA PIZZA & PASTA TO GO CORP

Name: NEW YORK ROMA PIZZA & PASTA TO GO CORP
Address: 9050 SW 152 ST, PALMETTO BAY, FL, 33157, US
Rating: 59.1

9050 SW 152 ST, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33157

License #2336529

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59.1 Grade F / 100

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NEW YORK ROMA PIZZA & PASTA TO GO CORP in PALMETTO BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 59.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 16, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 82 total violations — 9 critical, 20 major, 53 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 16, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed Luis V. Started working 3 weeks ago but he has not signed food employee reporting agreement. Form was provided.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the walk in cooler.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer was 400 + PPM. Operator adjusted to 100 ppm.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed key lime pie not date marked inside the walk in cooler.
[03F-02-5] 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 can be determined. Observed pizzas and bread with fresh garlic and butter not time marked at the front counter. As per manager food was cooked 5 minutes ago.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at walk in cooler soiled.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed pizzas stored at the kitchen area not covered. Employee converted them.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed a cap.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled at the 3 compartment sink.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a container of individual wrapped pasta marked on 8/31 but as per person in charge, they forgot to removed old label. Pasta was cooked last Saturday.
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed two cooked RTE pizzas on a shelf unprotected.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed female employee, touch her face an then proceeded to put on clean gloves and prepared food. Observed other female employee, wipe sweat from her brow and proceeded to prepare pizzas.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on top of prepping table.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in the walk in cooler.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form was provided to operator
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of degreaser stored above three compartment sink.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager, Valentino Cassares, could not provide manager certificate.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach in cooler at the pizza station.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed three live flies in the air at the kitchen area landing on clean equipment stored in a rack above the pizza preparation area.
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed, Cristina and Amy, a food employees working 4 months ago, did not have food handler training.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the door gasket soiled inside the reach in cooler near the microwave and the reach in freezer located outside.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an insect lamp installed above microwave and clean to go containers at the front area.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup being used as a scoop for the Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and sugar inside the walk in cooler.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed a container of individual wrapped pasta marked on 8/31 but as per person in charge, they forgot to removed old label. Pasta was cooked last Saturday.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a bottle with degreaser no labeled stored above three compartment sink.
[36-63-4] Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed there is no hood system above the fryer excess of grease in the ceiling.
[14-74-7] Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler at the pizza station is not working properly. All food stored inside was out of temperature.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door gasket torn inside the reach in cooler near the microwave.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the vents soiled inside the walk in cooler.
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Missing Hood ventilation system, evidenced of grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed utensils no stored inverted at the counter.
[36-68-5] Missing Hood ventilation system, evidenced of grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on preparation table. Employee removed it.
[50-08-7] Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/. Observed establishment was sold over 2 months ago and new owner has not applied for license.
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form was provided to operator.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[12B-12-5] Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed water cup on preparation table. Employee removed it.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above mozzarella cheese in the walk in cooler.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed several ants by the wall next to the hand wash sink at the front counter.
[53B-16-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Employee was not able to answer how to calibrate thermometer. Employee was coached.
[36-63-4] Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed there is not hood system above the fryer excess of grease in the ceiling.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths on preparation table. Employee removed them.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at walk in cooler soiled with dust.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
[05-06-4] Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thermometer was at 162°F .
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Cristina S. ( more than 2 moths) Amy Z. ( over 2 months).
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at the walk in cooler.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed an insect lamp installed above microwave and clean to go containers at the front. Employee removed it.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed lasagna in a container date marked 6/29. As per employee the lasagna was cooked on 7/05 but they forgot to removed old date.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with accumulation of grease by the fryer.

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