Sapore Di Mare
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
58
Score
Sapore Di Mare has been inspected seven times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Hollywood facility scores 75, putting Sapore Di Mare on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
52
Mar 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Change of ownership. Renovations previously made by prior ownership. Discussed necessity of plan review with plan review office **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. AC vents exposed in kitchen, dry storage room **Warning**
36-04-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
82
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. **Repeat Violation**
11-03-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
16-13-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at front counter and in dish area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
55
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
35
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner contacted to renew as soon as possible. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In Premium reach in cooler, container of raw fish over case of tomatoes. Manager inverted items for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 5 pizzas being held on time control w/o any time mark. Per employee prepared at 11:00am. Pizzas discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. 5 pizzas being held on time control w/o ant time mark. Per employee prepared at 11:00am. Pizzas discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In front counter LOWBOY - heavy cream 46F @ 2:50pm (brought in and in cooler since 11:30am) to 48F @ 3:35pm; fresh mozzarella 52F @ 2:50pm (brought in and in cooler since 11:30am) to 55F @ 3:35pm; shredded mozzarella 54F @ 2:50pm (brought in and in cooler since 11:30am) to 59F @ 3:35pm. Determined that cooler had been inadvertently unplugged. All items moved to other coolers and freezer to rapid chill. Unit plugged back in and operating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-07-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior back wall of ice bin has mold like build up.
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing at kitchen and bar hand sinks. Signs provided to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sapore Di Mare last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sapore Di Mare on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sapore Di Mare?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sapore Di Mare.
How does Sapore Di Mare compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Sapore Di Mare most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Sapore Di Mare's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sapore Di Mare have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sapore Di Mare 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 Sapore Di Mare inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sapore Di Mare is inspected around two times per year on average.
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