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TS SBARRO

14197 S US HWY 441 STE 120, Lake City FL 32024 · 3862026500

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 23 visits since December 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats24
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2200760
Grade history
FEB 26
FEB 26
MAR 26
MAR 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 26 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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.
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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Inspection history

23 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two cans of pineapple.
High priority/01B-01-4
Mar 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Mar 5, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 4, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 4, 2026 · No live roaches observed during this inspection. Admin Complaint
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.
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 4, 2026 · Two dead roaches in the following locations: * one on the floor behind the grill, * one on a pan on the shelves in front of the walk-in cooler. One egg sack on pan at front counter. Operator discarded all. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
Mar 3, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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.
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Mar 2, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 28, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Feb 28, 2026 · One live roach observed on wall behind pizza oven. Admin Complaint
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
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Feb 28, 2026 · 16 dead roaches found in the following locations: - 13 dead in walk-in cooler, - two dead in front cabinets, - one dead on floor in front of pizza oven. One egg sack in cabinet next to pizza oven. Operator removed all dead roaches. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
Feb 27, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
High priority/35A-05-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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.
High priority/41-25-4
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
Basic/35A-03-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Feb 26, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 25, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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).
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 25, 2026 · Six live roaches on floor under front pizza oven and on floor under reach-in coolers in back kitchen areas. Admin Complaint
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).
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 25, 2026 · Twelve dead roaches on floor at front counter and on floor in back kitchen area. Admin Complaint
Feb 24, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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).
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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).
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Feb 18, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 17, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 13, 2026 · One dead roach at walk-in freezer door. Two live roaches at walk-in freezer door. Two live roaches at center room reach-in freezer. One live roach on floor under pizza rack front counter. Time Extended/Return visit Feb 14, 2026 · One live roach on ceiling corner in back middle room. One live roach on floor at corner in back middle room. One live roach behind reach-in cooler in back middle room. One dead roach between reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler across from grill. One live roach on floor under front service counter. Time Extended/Return visit Feb 17, 2026 · Five live roaches observed in kitchen. Ten dead roaches observed in kitchen. Time Extended
Feb 14, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 13, 2026 · One dead roach at walk-in freezer door. Two live roaches at walk-in freezer door. Two live roaches at center room reach-in freezer. One live roach on floor under pizza rack front counter. Time Extended/Return visit Feb 14, 2026 · One live roach on ceiling corner in back middle room. One live roach on floor at corner in back middle room. One live roach behind reach-in cooler in back middle room. One dead roach between reach-in freezer and reach-in cooler across from grill. One live roach on floor under front service counter. Time Extended
Feb 13, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 13, 2026 · One dead roach at walk-in freezer door. Two live roaches at walk-in freezer door. Two live roaches at center room reach-in freezer. One live roach on floor under pizza rack front counter. Time Extended
Feb 12, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

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.

4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Mop and three-compartment sink drains are blocked and hold water in mop basin.
High priority/28-26-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On back reach-in cooler: cheese (56F - Cold Holding).
High priority/03A-02-5
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).
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bibb next to ice machine.
High priority/29-34-4
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.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Three-compartment sink drains blocked and water is backing onto kitchen floor.
Intermediate/16-22-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink. Employee replaced towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. Plywood under pizza warming cabinets not sealed.
Basic/14-54-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
High priority/02C-01-5
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.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in kitchen hand wash sink. Employee removed knife.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink. Employee replaced towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-11-5
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.
Basic/12B-13-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single-serve to-go containers stored on floor next to walk-in cooler door.
Basic/25-05-4
Utensils in poor condition. Food bin lid cracked in walk-in cooler covering container of chicken.
Basic/14-12-4
Aug 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired June 1, 2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
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).
High priority/03B-01-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/10-01-5
Vending machine exterior soiled. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Basic/23-01-4/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/42-01-4
Feb 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of W/D40 on shelf next to clean pans. Manager moved to storage area.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on hose bibb next to ice machine.
High priority/29-34-4
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.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation.
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle single-service cups used as scoops in sugar and seasoning.
Basic/14-01-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board grooved.
Basic/14-09-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two tongs on oven door handle.
Basic/10-20-4
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.
Basic/10-01-5
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in mop basin not hanging to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
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.
Basic/21-08-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour and sugar with no labels.
Basic/02D-01-5

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.