Sbarro
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Sbarro eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 28, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Sbarro trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of reach in freezer, fan cover in walk in cooler. Staff cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Around pipe over desk .
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dry storage area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook. On wrist.. . Staff removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers. Manager turned on the sides. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
74
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash, garlic in oil 44F-53F cold holding less than 4 hrs in pizza prep cooler per operator. Operator immediately removed to other cooler for temperature recovery **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-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. Pizza, Stromboli, garlic bread. Made 11am per operator . Operator put time on items **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in pizza cooler reading 20F when ambient is 44F
05-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. at ware washing area
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets. Operator immediately inverted **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack on dry storage shelf. Operator immediately remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked slate in pizza oven Pizza prep cooler ambient 44F
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Salt. immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
50
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Drink over bag in a box soda. Drink over prep table . Operator immediately 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. Phone, eye glasses over prep table. Operator immediately removed. Backpack hanging in dry storage shelf **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Prep person wearing watch
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pizza oven slates cracked
14-11-5
82
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink in ware wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink closest to stove is soiled.
23-03-4
82
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); spinach (53F - Cold Holding) Under pizza make table. Operator states in unit less then 1 hour, placed in walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-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. Pizzas and other assorted items at front counter. Operator will mark with correct time **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Apron hanging from handsink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At prep table
31B-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet next to stove
29-11-4
52
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. All items at front counter. Operator states no items has been out over 2 hours. Placed correct time marks on items **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottles in sink at dish, operator removed. Pizza dough tubs in front of sink at make table in kitchen **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At make table in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**
31B-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish, green liquid, blue liquid. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On pizza make table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee making pizza **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Spinach in standing water in kitchen. Operator removed and placed in cooler **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sbarro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sbarro on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sbarro?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sbarro.
How does Sbarro compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Sbarro most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Sbarro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sbarro have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sbarro 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 Sbarro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sbarro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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