SBARRO
12801 W SUNRISE BLVD #865, Sunrise FL 33323 · 9548462573
Last inspected Oct 15, 2025 · 10 visits since November 2023
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OCT 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach seen walking on floor behind front counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024059027 | Oct 5, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2022021753 | Mar 28, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Oct 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. At triple sink sanitizer compartment.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the walk in cooler garbage bags used to store pizza bread.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach seen walking on floor behind front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the flip top cooler tomato sauce (48F-55F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepared or portioned today. As per operator not out for more than 4 hours. Operator moved tomato sauces to reach in freezer
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 cannot be determined. See stop sale. Pizza, lasagna and stromboli at front counter has no time mark.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Person in charge could not answer big 6 food-borne illness questions.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza, lasagna and stromboli at front counter has no written plan.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stainless steel containers wet nesting next to triple sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dry storage area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris.
Hole in or other damage to wall near the beverage area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle not stored above oil at front counter and sugar in kitchen under prep table.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in the kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In the kitchen under prep table salt, sugar and flour not labeled.
Mar 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure for pizza held on time as a public health control for safety at front counter.
Jan 14, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure for pizza held on time as a public health control for safety at front counter.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Jean B.
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling in mop sink next to back exit door. Employee killed roach.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler; meat balls (45F - Cold Holding); lasagna (48F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (45F - Cold Holding), cooked ziti (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than four hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler; meat balls (45F - Cold Holding); lasagna (48F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (45F - Cold Holding), cooked ziti (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than four hours. See stop sale. Observed at front counter salad (42-46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 20mins.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table meat balls (113-136F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. PIC voluntarily discarded.
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 liquid egg opened 1/08/24 not date marked. PIC date marked.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in low boy cooler at front counter, diced ham (60F @ 3:50- Cooling since 1:00). Item was being cooked in deep plastic container with lid on. Employee placed item in shallow pan and placed in reach in freezer to rapid cool. Second temperature 45-50F at 4:46
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure for pizza held on time as a public health control for safety at front counter.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Jean B.
Oct 5, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Low boy cooler at front counter soiled with old food debris.
Oct 4, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings under shelving unit across from prep table in food preparation room.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler; lasagna (50F - Cold Holding); meat balls (47F - Cold Holding); pasta and cheese sauce (47F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (47F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler; lasagna (50F - Cold Holding); meat balls (47F - Cold Holding); pasta and cheese sauce (47F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (47F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
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. Observed pizza heals on time with no time mark. Per operator, items were placed on line at 11:00 am. Three hours remaining.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed: - lasagna prepared the morning of 10/3/24 not date marked. - meat balls opened the morning of 10/3/24 not date marked.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Low boy cooler at front counter soiled with old food debris.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm.
Apr 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at pizza station
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired December 1 2021
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
Feb 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed on speed rack fresh ground beef over lasagna in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to another shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at all hand washing sinks.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at pizza station
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired December 1 2021
Food stored on floor. Observed pasta sauce stored on floor in preparation area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
Nov 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cannoli (58F - Cold Holding) at front counter in a Togo container placed on top of the ice. per operator less than two hours. Operator placed in cooler for quick chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located opposite three compartment sink and sink left of stove.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator forms
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside left wall of ice machine an accumulation of black/green mold-like substance.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Pizza station
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at hand washing sink opposite three compartment sink soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting on the side of the mop bucket.
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