NYC Pizza Company in Duluth is heading back to health class after a routine visit from inspectors with the Gwinnett-Newton-Rockdale public health district on Thursday ended with a 64U score and a to-do list that was anything but small. Inspectors ordered unsafe food tossed and gave the person-in-charge a short deadline to fix problems that stretched from fruit-fly activity to coolers that were not keeping food at the required 41°F or below.
What inspectors found
As first reported by WhatNow, the inspector documented employees handling soiled plates and food without stopping to wash their hands, unlabeled bulk containers sitting in the kitchen, and chemical spray bottles stored among packaged items in food-prep areas.
The inspection report also notes fruit flies in dry storage near both the walk-in cooler and the mop sink, an expired permit on display, and several cold items that had crept above 41°F and were discarded on site.
Official record and required fixes
The official inspection record on the GNR inspection portal shows that the pizza and salad prep coolers were not keeping food at 41°F or below and confirms that cold-held items above the limit were thrown out during the visit.
According to the same record, the person-in-charge was instructed to repair or adjust the prep units, print and post a valid permit, add a written allergen notice where customers can see it, and train staff on proper procedures. A re-inspection is scheduled for next Thursday, July 2.
Local context
Food held too warm, missed handwashing, and pests are repeat offenders when it comes to unsatisfactory "U" scores across metro Atlanta, and public files show other Gwinnett County spots have landed in similar hot water this year. Earlier coverage highlighted another Duluth restaurant that flunked with a U grade after inspectors found multiple temperature-control and sanitation problems.
Restaurant response and what to watch
WhatNow reported that it reached out to NYC Pizza Company for comment but had not heard back at the time of publication.
The district will verify corrections at the follow-up visit and continues to post inspection scores, full reports, and complaint information on its website. Diners who want to check on a restaurant or file a concern can use the online tools provided by GNR Public Health.
