Sbarro
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
67
Score
Sbarro appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 31, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Sbarro's 67 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board in back kitchen area
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In back kitchen area next to three compartment sink
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In front counter area , next to pizza ovens and reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler in front counter area soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In front reach in cooler next to pizza ovens and front counter **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout back kitchen area
36-27-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 employee drinks containers on back prep kitchen area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
67
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-25 operator renewed license before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen and over hand washing sink Vents over dry storage soiled
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Dirty apron on dish rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on dish rack operator drained and separated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind ice machine and drink area
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at prep station operator cleaned. Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned. Reach in cooler at prep station Walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed Parsley over shredded cheese and pico de gallo in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at front counter next to hand washing sink. Wall behind ice machine
36-27-5
55
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic in oil at pizza station at 71f. Less than 15 minutes. Manager added item to time plan and placed time label on item. Cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding), less than 4 hours, manager placed in walk-in to cool, 30 minutes later chicken at 41; Cooked sausage (45F - Cold Holding) less than four hours, manager placed in walk-in to cool, 30 minutes later sausage at 42F; **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Carton of eggs not date marked. Manager discarded container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food at pizza station.
14-14-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink located on front line, next to kitchen blocked with fan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Prep containers in dishwashing are not properly air dried.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler door gaskets has debris. Ice machine has rust on exterior. Beverage dispenser on frontline has debris build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior of pizza station cooler have accumulation of standing water.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted by register. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pepper over cut onions in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Knives in service bin not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwashing sink in front counter area by kitchen entry leaking **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor by pizza station. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Female employee at cook line is wearing a watch while preparing food.
13-07-4
39
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle several hand sinks , three compartment sink, and prep sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
95
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink in kitchen, front line and by three comp sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of pizza has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle several hand sinks , three compartment sink, and prep sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-23: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
74
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink in kitchen, front line and by three comp sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle to steamer broken - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of pizza has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle several hand sinks , three compartment sink, and prep sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
70
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Three comp sink
29-37-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink in kitchen, front line and by three comp sink **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle to steamer broken
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of pizza has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Unwashed cucumbers stored with ready-to-eat food pizza toppings in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind mixer and reach in freezer
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle several hand sinks , three compartment sink, and prep sink
29-11-4
55
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 live flys in kitchen area
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In unit less than 4 hours per operator, ice has been added under foods for temperature recovery. pizza cooler- Red sauce 52F Alfredo sauce 54F Shredded cheese 52F diced ham 54F tomato bruschetta mix 52F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sheet rack soiled. Gaskets on walk in cooler. Shelves for dry storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
70
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. red sauce 50F white sauce 47F In pizza station less than three hours per operator. Sauce pans were changed out and returned to walk in cooler for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken - (77F - Hot Holding) Operator is returning to oven for temperature recovery. On holding rack for 2.5 hours per operator. 169F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing multiple rings.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife on pizza station. Spatula behind table. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler in the back.
23-03-4
64
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza table- Shredded mozzarella 47F Sausage 49F Diced tomato 45F Pizza sauce 52F white sauce with Ricotta 48F **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near prep
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in seasoning in walk in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Light not functioning over hood system. **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sbarro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sbarro on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sbarro?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sbarro.
How does Sbarro compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Sbarro most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Sbarro's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sbarro have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the 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 four times per year on average.
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