Sbarro
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Sbarro, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Pembroke Pines sits at 79, putting Sbarro on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
86
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwashing sink block with garbage container.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks in kitchen area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks and drinking water stored on walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
55
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sausages cold held at 49F in flip top cooler. As per operator, sausages placed in unit from overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken hot held at 129F in frontline steam table. Per operator, chicken cooked 1 hour before the inspection. Operator reheat chicken to 166F.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed sausages cold held at 49F in flip top cooler. As per operator, sausages placed in unit from overnight. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed mushrooms thawing at room temperature in prep area. Operator transfer to running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed at 12:15 p.m. meatballs at front counter tampsat 110F. Par operator, meatballs reheat and placed in steam table at 10:30 a.m. Operator reheat item to 174F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary ammonia sanitizer at 00 ppm . Operator replaced empty container. Final reads at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food containers stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in prep area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -Observed handwashing sink in prep area with accumulation of dirt and old food residue
32-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 C02 tanks in storage not secured. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
43
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
39
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Observed at 4:30 p.m. no time mark on pizzas held using time as a public health control. As or manager, pizzas made at 3:00 p.m. Operator correctly time marked pizzas. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at dishwashing area block with garbage container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed several spray bottles and equipment stored inside hand washing sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-04-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Observed accumulation of mold like substance buildup inside handwash sink at dishwashing area.
32-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ham stored in walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases with drinking water stored on walk in cooler floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
55
Jul 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at 3 compartment sink
31B-04-4
78
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sbarro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sbarro on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sbarro?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sbarro.
How does Sbarro compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Sbarro most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Sbarro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sbarro have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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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