SBARRO
6901 22 AVE N VCO8, Saint Petersburg FL 33710 · 216.526.0679
Last inspected Sep 26, 2025 · 10 visits since October 2023
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DEC 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drains under hand sink on cook line, floor drain in front of ice machine and floor drain under front counter by soda machine are backing up sewage water when running water at 3 compartment sink and mop sink. Restaurant has a vacuum at floor drains to avoid sewage water from overflowing on floor.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024012628 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No soap provided at handwash sink near ware wash area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Staff handling food at front counter with no hair restraints
Food stored on floor. Boxes of food in walk in cooler stored on floor.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink by ware wash area and sink by soda cooler at front counter
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Emailed to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Construction dust on prep tables and coolers.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to walk in cooler
Food stored on floor. Cases of bottled water stored on floor near 3 compartment sink. Operator moved to shelf.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Two hand sinks with no sign posted
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Removed prep sink and added gyro cone
Oct 28, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Feb 1 24
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Grill soiled
- From initial inspection : No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.
Aug 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee started preparing food with gloves but did not wash hands before preparing food.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Feb 1 24
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open package of calamari over French fries in reach in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and shrimp over cooked chicken in reach in fridge. Employee moved.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Roll of trash bags in hand wash sink near freezer. Spoon and bowl in hand wash sink near grill. Employee removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near grill Hand wash sink near freezer. Hand wash sink near pizza oven.
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 soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near grill Hand wash sink near freezer. Employee used soup from three compartment sink. Hand wash sink near pizza oven. Employee found paper towels during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken made 8-21 no date mark employee put date mark on.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing bleach not labeled. Employee put label on bottle during inspection.A
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One CO2 tank not secured. Employee secured during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Water and soda for customers on floor near pos system. Employee moved.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Grill soiled
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on deli cooler.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Employee removed everything from bucket and put on bleach and water retested. Was 0 ppm now 50 ppm
No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.
Apr 30, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer soiled with food debris. Soda nozzles front counter soiled with food debris.
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.
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 soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand sink front counter and dish area
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures for pizza and meat stromboli on front counter display.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in reach in coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled reach in cooler
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher under soda machine on the floor
Feb 19, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer soiled with food debris. Soda nozzles front counter soiled with food debris.
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.
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 soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand sink front counter and dish area
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures for pizza and meat stromboli on front counter display.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle in seasonings on cook line. Employee removed all plastic container
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in reach in coolers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled reach in cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go boxes on floor at front counter. Manager moved of floor.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher under soda machine on the floor
Feb 15, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 20 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 priority8 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2-1-2024
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drains under hand sink on cook line, floor drain in front of ice machine and floor drain under front counter by soda machine are backing up sewage water when running water at 3 compartment sink and mop sink. Restaurant has a vacuum at floor drains to avoid sewage water from overflowing on floor.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cut leafy greens (57F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (51F - Cold Holding). Manager placed items in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (120F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (115F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (117F - Hot Holding) Manager reheated items to 172F.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer soiled with food debris. Soda nozzles front counter soiled with food debris.
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.
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 soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at hand sink front counter and dish area
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedures for pizza and meat stromboli on front counter display.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle in seasonings on cook line. Employee removed all plastic container
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of water on floor at front corner. Gallon of oil on floor cook line. Manager moved items off floor.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in reach in coolers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees wash hand sign at hand sink front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled reach in cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go boxes on floor at front counter. Manager moved of floor.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher under soda machine on the floor
Oct 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at front hand sinks.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank not fully secured next to soda boxes but front entrance.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing back mop area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand sign at hand sink next to ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris in reach-in coolers.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Piece of wood block holding up prep table not properly sealed. Sandwich prep tables have unsealed wood as legs of the tables.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor next to microwave.
Oct 23, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping on top of electrical panel. Employee removed and sanitized area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans in hand wash sink next to prep area sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. One fryer has been removed next to stove in prep area. Spoke with Brady Ossian in Plan Review and changes were able to made over the phone.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels at front hand sinks.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank not fully secured next to soda boxes but front entrance.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing back mop area.
Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. No hoods above oven stove in prep area
Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on the floor next to soda machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employees must wash hand sign at hand sink next to ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris in reach-in coolers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go pizza boxes on floor in prep area.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Piece of wood block holding up prep table not properly sealed. Sandwich prep tables have unsealed wood as legs of the tables.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on floor next to microwave.
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.