TS SBARRO
14197 S US HWY 441 STE 120, Lake City FL 32024 · 3862026500
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 23 visits since December 2024
5 inspections trending up, 26 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. * One live roach on floor in corner beside back door. * One live roach on floor in front of walk-in cooler door.
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Inspection history
23 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of pineapple.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
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Dead roaches on premises. * Three dead roaches observed on floor near walk-in cooler door. * One dead roach observed on bottom shelf of front cabinets, under pizza warmer rack, near cash register. * One egg sack observed on floor in corner next to prep reach-in cooler in center section of kitchen.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. * One live roach on floor in corner beside back door. * One live roach on floor in front of walk-in cooler door.
Dead roaches on premises. Seven dead roaches observed in the following locations: * one dead roach on floor next to grill, * one dead roach on floor behind center reach-in cooler, * two dead roaches on floor next to mop basin, * two dead roaches in large pot on bottom shelf in front of walk-in cooler, * one dead roach on floor between wall and hand wash cabinet in front area.
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. * One live roach on floor in corner beside back door. * One live roach on floor in front of walk-in cooler door.
Dead roaches on premises. Seven dead roaches observed in the following locations: * one dead roach on floor next to grill, * one dead roach on floor behind center reach-in cooler, * two dead roaches on floor next to mop basin, * two dead roaches in large pot on bottom shelf in front of walk-in cooler, * one dead roach on floor between wall and hand wash cabinet in front area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches 2 on the wall by the pizza make cooler and prep table 1 live coming out of the e drain in the front counter wait area.
Dead roaches on premises. 14 dead roaches found in the following locations. 2 behind the chest freezer on the sandwich make line 4 dead inside the non working two door freezer in the prep area 5 dead inside the walk in cooler near the door 3 dead in cabinets in the front wait area cabinets
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches 2 on the wall by the pizza make cooler and prep table 1 live coming out of the e drain in the front counter wait area.
Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Bottle of tracking powder on floor by the bread storage shelving on the cook line. Tracking like powder observed along the walls throughout the kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 14 dead roaches found in the following locations. 2 behind the chest freezer on the sandwich make line 4 dead inside the non working two door freezer in the prep area 5 dead inside the walk in cooler near the door 3 dead in cabinets in the front wait area cabinets
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Nine live roaches observed in back kitchen area (on floor under vertical reach-in cooler, on floor under three compartment sink, and on floor under prep reach-in cooler).
Dead roaches on premises. 30 dead roaches observed in back kitchen area (on floor under reach-in coolers, on floor under three compartment sink, on floor in front of walk-in cooler, on floor near mop basin, and one in back paper towel dispenser).
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Nine live roaches observed in back kitchen area (on floor under vertical reach-in cooler, on floor under three compartment sink, and on floor under prep reach-in cooler).
Dead roaches on premises. 30 dead roaches observed in back kitchen area (on floor under reach-in coolers, on floor under three compartment sink, on floor in front of walk-in cooler, on floor near mop basin, and one in back paper towel dispenser).
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded.
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Dead roaches on premises. 36 dead roaches in front-line cabinets under cash register and pizza-holding units. One roach egg sack under hand wash sink next to pizza oven. One dead roach on floor behind fryers.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded.
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Dead roaches on premises. 36 dead roaches in front-line cabinets under cash register and pizza-holding units. One roach egg sack under hand wash sink next to pizza oven. One dead roach on floor behind fryers.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded.
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Dead roaches on premises. 36 dead roaches in front-line cabinets under cash register and pizza-holding units. One roach egg sack under hand wash sink next to pizza oven. One dead roach on floor behind fryers.
Ordered shut on the spot. 12 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Mop and three-compartment sink drains are blocked and hold water in mop basin.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On back reach-in cooler: cheese (56F - Cold Holding).
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In front-line countertop pizza warmer: pineapple pizza (127F - Hot Holding); supreme pizza (130F, 124F - Hot Holding); sausage/pepperoni pizza (130F - Hot Holding).
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bibb next to ice machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold-like substances on deflector plate of ice machine. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris and slime. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with slime, mold-like substances, and old food debris.
No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Three-compartment sink drains blocked and water is backing onto kitchen floor.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink. Employee replaced towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust, rust, and mold-like substance accumulations.
Dead roaches on premises. 36 dead roaches in front-line cabinets under cash register and pizza-holding units. One roach egg sack under hand wash sink next to pizza oven. One dead roach on floor behind fryers.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Plywood under pizza warming cabinets not sealed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed.
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler: hamburger dated 11-23; sausage dated 11-25. Employee voluntarily discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with slime, mold-like substances, and old food debris. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Employee removed for cleaning.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in kitchen hand wash sink. Employee removed knife.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink. Employee replaced towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in cheese in kitchen prep cooler. Employee removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust, rust, and mold-like substance accumulations.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee removed phone.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened employee drink in walk-in cooler not marked or segregated from customers food.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-serve to-go containers stored on floor next to walk-in cooler door.
Utensils in poor condition. Food bin lid cracked in walk-in cooler covering container of chicken.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter display hot-holding unit: pizza (117F, 115F, 112F, 109F - Hot Holding).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Cutting boards soiled soiled with mold-like substances throughout kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to back door. Manager replaced.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust, rust, and mold-like substance accumulations.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bulk containers of flour of breading on storage shelf near walk-in cooler.
Vending machine exterior soiled. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket next to mop sink not hanging to dry.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front reach-in cooler next to pizza oven, lid left open during lunch: hamburger (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding). Manager closed lid and removed ladle holding partially open.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In counter warmer: pepperoni/sausage pizza (121F - Hot Holding). Manager increased heat on unit.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of W/D40 on shelf next to clean pans. Manager moved to storage area.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bibb next to ice machine.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine deflector plate soiled with mold-like substance. Can opener blade soiled with rust and old food debris. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substances.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust, rust, and mold-like substance accumulations.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with rust and old food debris. Cutting board soiled with mold-like substances.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit on site for sani-buckets or three compartment sink. Manager obtained a test kit from adjacent restaurant.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle single-service cups used as scoops in sugar and seasoning.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two tongs on oven door handle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in flour.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop basin not hanging to dry.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer quaternary ammonium solution over 500ppm. Employee emptied bucket and remixed solution to 200ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour and sugar with no labels.
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.