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SPARROW ITALIA

253 NW 25 ST 1ST FLR, Miami FL 33127 · 813-273-5043

Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats205
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2338162
Grade history
SEP 24
OCT 24
APR 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jun 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
Basic/14-09-4
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Basic/16-38-5/Repeat Violation
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Basic/16-38-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks at kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observe two sets of tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed immediately.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of oil and containers of salt not labeled at the prep station. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.