Sarpinos Pizzeria
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Sarpinos Pizzeria has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 18, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The city-wide average for Fort Lauderdale sits at 80, putting Sarpinos Pizzeria on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Observed same. **Time Extended**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top - cooked chicken (48F); meatballs (46F); cooked pasta (55-60F); cut lettuce (50F). All items placed in unit approximately 2 hours ago except the cooked pasta and cut lettuce. Cooked pasta and cut lettuce held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Advised operator to move items to walk in cooler to quick chill. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Cookline - left flip top - cut tomatoes 33F. Operator was placing items in unit at beginning of inspection however removed them back to walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
74
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
64
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area flip top - cheese (41-46F). Per operator item placed in unit approximately an hour ago. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item overfilled. Operator removed excess and placed in reach in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dish machine. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
70
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Left low door cooler. lasagna (55F - Cold Holding); fettuccine (53F); cheese tortellini (53F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator items have been cold holding in refrigerator since the previous night. Items not prepared or portioned today. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Left Flip top cooler ; cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); meat balls (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items placed in unit at 10:00am. due to items being overfilled in flip top cooler. Operator placed excess items in walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective action taken** 2. Left low door cooler. lasagna (55F - Cold Holding); fettuccine (53F); cheese tortellini (53F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (50F - Cold Holding). Per operator items have been cold holding in refrigerator since the previous night. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. 3. Prep station garlic butter (74F - Cold Holding). Per operator garlic butter prepped at 10:00am. Discussed time as a public health control to operator and operator placed items on time as a public health control. Operator labeled and timed butter. *corrected on sight** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed food borne illnesses and symptoms with operator **Warning**
11-07-5
67
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
90
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Pizza boxes stored on floor under shelf in dry storage. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
95
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash, rinse, and put away dough bowl. No sanitizer step. Employee brought bowl back to dish pit for proper wash/rinse/sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. All handwash sinks stocked with hand sanitizer. Restocked with soap at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Provided flyer on self print licenses.
50-09-4
74
Sep 16, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sign provided to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sarpinos Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sarpinos Pizzeria on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
How does Sarpinos Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Sarpinos Pizzeria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Sarpinos Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sarpinos Pizzeria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sarpinos Pizzeria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sarpinos Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sarpinos Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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