Sbarro

1675 W 49 St # 1244, Hialeah, FL 33012

Italian

Last inspected: Jul 31, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Sbarro has been inspected five times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 31, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Among Hialeah restaurants, the typical score is 76; Sbarro is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added no vacuum breaker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

29-42-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking hand sink at kitchen. Employee moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee stored ice scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-08-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

13-03-4

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink splitter added, no vacuum breaker.

29-34-4

11-26-1

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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided paper towels.

31B-02-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

29-11-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in cooler cases of water bottles and sack of flour stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by three compartment sink.

36-27-5

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked spaghetti (120F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken breast (105F - Hot Holding) on the front counter steam table, as per operator has been there approximately 1 hour before the inspection. Operator returned to the stove and reheated to 176F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee yogurt and lunch stored inside walk in cooler not properly segregated from establishment food.

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup of coffee stored on top of kitchen prep table.

12B-07-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed O2 tank stored by the soda rack not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of pizza sauce stored inside walk in cooler floor.

08B-47-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of standing freezer soiled.

22-16-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Located in the 3 compartment sink.

29-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sbarro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sbarro on file is from Jul 31, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sbarro?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sbarro.

How does Sbarro compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?

Sbarro most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.

Has Sbarro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Sbarro have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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.

How often is Sbarro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sbarro is inspected around three times per year on average.

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