SPARROW
299 N FEDERAL HWY FLOOR 25, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 954.945.9100
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024016619 | Feb 22, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin of tempura mix, a cup size container was stored inside the bin and used to dispense the food. The container was removed
Equipment in poor repair. The lowboy cooler on the cook line gaskets are torn.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On the cook line, raw shrimp over krab salad. The shrimp was moved down.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At the hand wash sink at the exit to the dining room from the kitchen. Soap was refilled
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Limes are being washed however placed back in cardboard container they arrived in. Operator re-washed and placed in food grade container.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 4 propane tanks on 25th floor next to roof exit. Inspector will email inspection report to fire Marshall for review.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill - cookline - seafood broth (112-115 - Hot Holding). Per operator holding for 15 minutes. Operator immediately moved to burner to reheat.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - by fan.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....house made Caesar dressing date marked 3/28 in reach in cooler. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....house made Caesar dressing date marked 3/28 in reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....vegetable broth, noodles was made 3 days ago in reach in cooler, employee date marked.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...chill stick stored on the floor at walk in freezer. Employee properly stored.
Food stored on floor...dumplings at walk in freezer, employee properly stored
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator replaced.
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.