Sapido Restaurant and Cafe
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
74
Score
Sapido Restaurant and Cafe has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 17, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee drank from open container then engaged in food preparation - cutting basil - without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook drinking from open glass. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
74
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. 1 can of insecticide at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
82
Apr 24, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Luca C -Mirco G -Matteo G **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Observed same **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Apr 23, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Approximately 7 live roaches observed in kitchen next to two door reach in cooler. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -2 door reach in cooler in kitchen raw ground beef over washed ready to eat eggplants. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Luca C -Mirco G -Matteo G **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -Approximately 12 dead roaches observed in kitchen next to two door reach in cooler. **Warning**
35A-03-4
64
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee food handlers training expired
53B-05-5
90
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed flying insect spray for household use under dish machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of coffee next to slicer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone over clean/sanitized containers. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water at 88F. Operator removed water and changed out container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve boxes not inverted at back cook-line. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed open bag of gnocchi at reach-in freezer. Operator closed bag. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator made a sanitizer bucket for storage. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil. Operator wrote common name. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles at front counter. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed proper procedures with operator.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagne. Reviewed proper procedures and operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Digital screen damaged. Cannot read number.
05-06-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher- main (Chlorine 0ppm)
16-55-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
50
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee sliced lemons and fresh mozzarella for service without first washing hands and putting on gloves. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures and employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of bolognese in reach in cooler with no date mark. Per Employee made on Friday. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle on prep cart by oven. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dishwasher arrived to work and placed backpack on top of dish machine. Employee moved backpack to shelf to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red cutting board above dish machine has deep grooves and cut marks with discoloration.
14-09-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sapido Restaurant and Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sapido Restaurant and Cafe on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sapido Restaurant and Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sapido Restaurant and Cafe.
How does Sapido Restaurant and Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Sapido Restaurant and Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Sapido Restaurant and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sapido Restaurant and Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sapido Restaurant and Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sapido Restaurant and Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sapido Restaurant and Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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