Sbarro
Last inspected: Dec 6, 2021
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Score
Going back to 2010, Sbarro has 21 inspections in the public record. On Dec 6, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Sbarro dates to Dec 6, 2021.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Sbarro on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 6, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: USING FOAM CUPS AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
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Nov 7, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Nov 13, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: FOUND AN OPEN CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE AN OPEN CONTAINER OF WHOLE ONIONS IN WALK-IN COOLER THAT WILL BE USED IN SALAD PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE FOOD ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. A 90 DAYS GRACE PERIOD IS GIVEN, NO CITATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.A 90 DAYS GRACE PERIOD IS GIVEN, NO CITATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NO SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Feb 8, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BOTTOM OF WALK-IN COOLER COOLING UNIT SHEDDING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INACCURATE THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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May 26, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 19, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF FACILITY. 10 LOCATED INSIDE OF DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE FRON FOOD PREP AREA. 10 LOCATED IN THE CORNER BY THE TOASTER OVER. 20 UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN ALONG THE WALLS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER OVENS, RACKS AND REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALL AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 4, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in front prep area by oven not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink 2nd faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Mar 4, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of despair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area under shelving, prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Jul 1, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF SAUSAGE AND CHEESE PIZZA AT 119-125 DEGREES F, 1LB OF SPINACH CALZONE AT 124 DEGREES F,2LBS OF PEPPERONI AT 51.9 AND 3LBS OF SAUSAGE AT 51.9 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS. (STORE HANDLE SIDE UP)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER OR REPLACE. REPLACE WORN GASKET ON THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE MOP SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH RAGS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Feb 23, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FANGUARDS DUSTY INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO HOLE/OPENINGS IN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ONE EMPLOYEE NOW ON DUTY NOT PROVIDED WITH THE NEW STATE CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Jul 24, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR, SALT LARGE TUBS), INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISPOSABLE FOAM CUPS USED AS A BULK-FOOD SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROEPR UTENSILS.
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Dec 6, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIMMY BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE MENS CUSTOMER RESTROOM IN THE ATRIUM FOOD COURT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS IN THE MENS RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE ATRIUM FOOD COURT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT ONE OF TWO HAND SINKS (THE ONE ON THE RIGHT SIDE) IN THE CUSTOMER RESTROOM (LADIES).
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Jan 3, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS AT 114.3F, MEATBALLS AT 117.5F, CHICKEN BREASTS AT 129.9F, AND COOKED VEGETABLES AT 106.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $80. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Feb 14, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DOOR (SMALL NARROW DOOR)ON ICE MACHINE, DOOR IS TAPED UP IN PLACE ON ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET UNDER COLD WATER KNOB ON THE RIGHT FAUCET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED CONTAINER/BIN WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Oct 26, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Sep 21, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 20, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. FOUND ABOUT 15 LIVE GERMAN COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON KITCHEN WALLS AND UNDER FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXPOSED INSULATION UNDER FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED TO COVER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP NOTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND ABOVE FOOD CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES WITH SLIME BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS AND ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DEAD COCKROACHES ALL OVER KITCHEN'S FLOOR. MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILE NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR FLOOR AND KEEP CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED AT WALL BASE AND CORNERS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. COLD WATER FAUCET NOB AT 3 COMP SINK NOT SHUTTING OFF PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. CLUTTER NOTED IN REAR SIDE OF KITCHEN, OLD BOXES AND TOOLS, INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE.
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Feb 8, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
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Jan 13, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. COOLER INTERIOR SURFACES AND GASKETS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED,INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAN COVERS FOR COOLING UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN DUST AND PAPER BLOCKING AIR FLOW, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE AND PREP TABLES.
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Feb 23, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Feb 16, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR PREP AREA UNDER SHELVES, BEHIND COOLERS AND ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND SANITIZE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS IN KITCHEN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE EXTENSIVE HAND CONTACT WITH THE FOOD OBSERVED .
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sbarro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sbarro on file is from Dec 6, 2021. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sbarro?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Sbarro.
Has Sbarro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sbarro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sbarro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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