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Restaurant · Onondaga County, NY

Utica Pizza Co.

628 South Main Street

Last inspected Sep 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Critical violations found
Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

5 inspections

Inspection

Sep 2, 2026

Critical violations found

8 recorded violations

criticalCode 1BOther

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Water/ice: unsafe, unapproved sources, cross connections

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criticalCode 6BOther

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Enough hot holding equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained and operated to keep hot foods above 140�F.

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minorCode 12EOther

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Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

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minorCode 11COther

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Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred

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criticalCode 5COther

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Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).

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minorCode 8AOther

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Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)

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minorCode 8DOther

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Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required

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minorCode 8FOther

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Improper thawing procedures used

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Sep 2, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 6, 2026

Critical violations found

5 recorded violations

minorCode 11DOther

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Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean

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minorCode 15BOther

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Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans

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minorCode 11COther

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Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred

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A plain-English explanation is being prepared. The official wording is the authoritative record.

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criticalCode 5COther

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Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).

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minorCode 11BOther

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Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Mar 6, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Mar 12, 2025

Non-critical violations only

2 recorded violations

minorCode 11CContamination

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Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred

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Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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minorCode 11DCleaning and sanitizing

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Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Mar 12, 2025 · Original Source

Inspection

Aug 20, 2024

Non-critical violations only

7 recorded violations

minorCode 10ACleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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minorCode 8AContamination

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Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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minorCode 11CContamination

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Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred

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Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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minorCode 11BCleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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minorCode 8EFood temperature

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Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures

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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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minorCode 11DCleaning and sanitizing

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Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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minorCode 15AFacility maintenance

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Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

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Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Aug 20, 2024 · Original Source

Inspection

Nov 3, 2023

Non-critical violations only

3 recorded violations

minorCode 8AContamination

Official wording

Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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minorCode 8BEquipment and utensils

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In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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minorCode 11CContamination

Official wording

Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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Official record from New York State Department of Health, Nov 3, 2023 · Original Source

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