SAPIDO RESTAURANT AND CAFE
111 SE 8 AVE CU2, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 954.488.8000
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 11 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Approximately 7 live roaches observed in kitchen next to two door reach in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025035155 | Apr 23, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee drank from open container then engaged in food preparation - cutting basil - without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line. Operator replaced.
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. Cook drinking from open glass. Operator removed.
Aug 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline flip top.
Aug 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. 1 can of insecticide at front counter. Operator removed.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Apr 24, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Luca C -Mirco G -Matteo G
Apr 23, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -2 door reach in cooler in kitchen raw ground beef over washed ready to eat eggplants. Operator stored properly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Approximately 7 live roaches observed in kitchen next to two door reach in cooler.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Luca C -Mirco G -Matteo G
Dead roaches on premises. -Approximately 12 dead roaches observed in kitchen next to two door reach in cooler.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee food handlers training expired
Mar 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back prep area hand sink blocked with food containers. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area. Operator replaced.
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.
Some Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag hanging from mixer. Employee removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer - left side unit.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline. Operator stored properly.
May 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed flying insect spray for household use under dish machine. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of coffee next to slicer. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone over clean/sanitized containers. Operator moved.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 88F. Operator removed water and changed out container.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve boxes not inverted at back cook-line. Operator inverted.
Stored food not covered. Observed open bag of gnocchi at reach-in freezer. Operator closed bag.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator made a sanitizer bucket for storage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil. Operator wrote common name.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed proper procedures with operator.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagne. Reviewed proper procedures and operator date marked.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Digital screen damaged. Cannot read number.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles at front counter. Operator labeled.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher- main (Chlorine 0ppm)
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator stored properly.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.