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SBARRO

1910 WELLS ROAD STE VC15, Orange Park FL 32073 · 904-375-2102

Last inspected Sep 30, 2025 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS2001440
Grade history
JAN 24
MAR 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
▼ IMPROVING

4 inspections trending up, 50 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach behind hand wash sink at front counter. Person in charge killed and discarded roach.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2024015376Jan 24, 2024May 9, 2024$560
5--2021052881Oct 19, 2021Jan 4, 2022$600

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Sep 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired June 1, 2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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. Pizzas and Stromboli being held on time controls have no time marking. All products made between 10am and 11am and marked each time appropriately on chart.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing/incorrectly installed at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing on non-chemical side of attached splitter on mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary ammonium test kit available.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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Equipment in poor repair. On pizza sauce reach in cooler, gasket is torn and handle is missing.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles missing at back exit door.
Basic/36-17-5
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator posted sign.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Jan 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Pizzas and stromboli being held on time controls are not time marked. Manager states all products placed out between 11:00-11:30 and marked time of each on chart.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing/incorrectly installed at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. On mop sink with attached splitter, vacuum breaker is installed on chemical side of splitter. Vacuum breaker needed on non-chemical side of splitter.
High priority/29-42-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink at three compartment sink. Manager replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof available for Maria, per manager, hired ten days ago. Provided DBPR 5030-103.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink by bag in box soda rack.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Duct tape/tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used as handle over missing handle for reach in cooler holding dough trays. Plastic wrap/tape used on handle of pizza oven.
Basic/14-71-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils/food. Open employee beverage stored on top of in use bag in box sodas on storage rack.
Basic/12B-07-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in insert with dirt/debris on top of ice machine. Manager removed scoop and insert for cleaning.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 via email.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach behind hand wash sink at front counter. Person in charge killed and discarded roach.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Establishment holding pizzas and strombolis on time controls. No time marked for seven pizzas and ten strombolis at front counter. Person in charge states all pizzas and strombolis made within last two hours. Person in charge discarded all pizzas and labeled strombolis with accurate time marking.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container and bottle of cleaner in hand wash sink in prep. Person in charge removed items.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink at prep. Person in charge states doesn't have more to replace. Two other hand wash sinks have soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used around rim of handwash sink at front counter area.
Basic/14-71-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dirty apron on top of bag in box sodas. Person in charge removed apron. Coat and hat stored on top of single service items on back storage rack.
Basic/40-06-5
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in dirty container on ice machine. Person in charge removed for cleaning. Ice scoop handle laying in ice at soda machine. Operator moved to proper storage.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Water draining onto floor surface. When hand wash sink at front counter is used, water comes out from the wall and drains onto the floor.
Basic/29-03-4
Jan 26, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 25, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect at register area. One live flying insect on uncovered raw dough near front hand wash sink.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Two live flying insects observed at drain by front register. Admin Complaint
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 118 rodent droppings observed: Approximately 15 rodent droppings on prep table with stored boxes 2 rodent droppings on case of wrapped straws at back prep 1 rodent droppings on chair at back prep Approximately 30 rodent droppings under table with burners at back prep 1 rodent droppings on shelf with case of oil at back prep 3 rodent droppings under back prep table 15 rodent droppings under bag in box soda rack 4 rodent droppings under ice machine 1 rodent dropping at walk in cooler door 9 rodent droppings at water heater area 3 rodent droppings in mop sink 3 rodent droppings on electrical box at back door 6 rodent droppings under front register Approximately 18 rodent droppings to the left side of soda machine at front counter 7 rodent droppings on floor under pizza holding counter
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Observed approximately 37 rodent droppings: Approximately 20 rodent droppings along shelf and back wall of pizza holding counter. Approximately 15 rodent droppings on shelf by register 1 rodent dropping under back prep table 1 rodent dropping along wall of walk in cooler by mop sink Admin Complaint
Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Establishment has a flip top reach in cooler at the front line and a walk in cooler for cold holding temperatures. Ambient air temperature of walk in cooler is 50F and reach in cooler at 51F. Per person in charge, no other cold holding units available.
Intermediate/04-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jan 25, 2024 · Observed ambient walk in cooler air temperature at 36F. At time of inspection, repair person working on front reach in cooler with ambient air temperature at 54F. No time/temperature controlled for safety foods available in establishment at time of inspection. Time Extended
Jan 24, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

5 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed one live flying insect crawling on three balls of raw dough on rack by front hand wash sink. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all dough.
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live flying insect at register area. One live flying insect on uncovered raw dough near front hand wash sink.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Operator failed to comply with a Stop Sale Notice. Food for which Stop Sale Notice issued continues to be prepared for service/served to the public. After stop sale issued to person in charge, person in charge continued to use cheese from the walk in cooler to make a pizza for customers. Inspector asked person in charge to stop using cheese.
High priority/01B-06-4
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 118 rodent droppings observed: Approximately 15 rodent droppings on prep table with stored boxes 2 rodent droppings on case of wrapped straws at back prep 1 rodent droppings on chair at back prep Approximately 30 rodent droppings under table with burners at back prep 1 rodent droppings on shelf with case of oil at back prep 3 rodent droppings under back prep table 15 rodent droppings under bag in box soda rack 4 rodent droppings under ice machine 1 rodent dropping at walk in cooler door 9 rodent droppings at water heater area 3 rodent droppings in mop sink 3 rodent droppings on electrical box at back door 6 rodent droppings under front register Approximately 18 rodent droppings to the left side of soda machine at front counter 7 rodent droppings on floor under pizza holding counter
High priority/35A-04-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed cheese (53F - Cold Holding); cheese sauce (52F - Cold Holding); sausage (47F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler. Ambient air temperature at 51F. Per person in charge, all products in cooler at 9:30 this morning. Temperatures taken at approximately 3:30. Also, observed cheese (49F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (48F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Ambient air temperature at 50F. Per person in charge, all products have been in the walk in cooler overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Drain line from wall air conditioner unit to handwash sink by bag in box sodas. Also, can of paint in hand wash sink by mop sink.
Intermediate/31A-10-4
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. None available. Provided DBPR HR 5030-104.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Establishment has a flip top reach in cooler at the front line and a walk in cooler for cold holding temperatures. Ambient air temperature of walk in cooler is 50F and reach in cooler at 51F. Per person in charge, no other cold holding units available.
Intermediate/04-02-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at three compartment sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per person in charge, two employees do not have food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
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. No proof available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Per person in charge, pizzas at front line held using time as a public health control. Person in charge unable to provide written procedures. Also, ten pizzas, three pepperoni rolls and four spinach rolls on display bar with no heat applied without any time markings.per person in charge, all pizzas were prepared within the last two hours.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets on top of ice machine are not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Duct tape/tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape used on top oven door handle.
Basic/14-71-4/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on wire rack at pizza holding line. Person in charge moved to proper storage.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink by bag in box sodas has hot water valve inoperable. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink has a leak at the bottom of the sink.
Basic/29-08-4/Repeat Violation
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk in cooler have debris accumulation.
Basic/36-50-4/Repeat Violation

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.