Sbarro

12801 W Sunrise Blvd #865, Sunrise, FL 33323
Italian
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Sbarro stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 15, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up five times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sunrise restaurant scores 78. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 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. See stop sale. Pizza, lasagna and stromboli at front counter has no time mark. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the flip top cooler tomato sauce (48F-55F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepared or portioned today. As per operator not out for more than 4 hours. Operator moved tomato sauces to reach in freezer**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach seen walking on floor behind front counter. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food . In the walk in cooler garbage bags used to store pizza bread. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. At triple sink sanitizer compartment. **Warning**
29-44-4
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. Person in charge could not answer big 6 food-borne illness questions. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza, lasagna and stromboli at front counter has no written plan. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In the kitchen under prep table salt , sugar and flour not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in the kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle not stored above oil at front counter and sugar in kitchen under prep table. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall near the beverage area. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dry storage area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stainless steel containers wet nesting next to triple sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
26
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure for pizza held on time as a public health control for safety at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Still observed.
03F-10-5
90
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Jean B. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure for pizza held on time as a public health control for safety at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Still observed. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
82
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table meat balls (113-136F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. PIC voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler; meat balls (45F - Cold Holding); lasagna (48F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (45F - Cold Holding), cooked ziti (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than four hours. See stop sale. Observed at front counter salad (42-46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 20mins. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler; meat balls (45F - Cold Holding); lasagna (48F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (45F - Cold Holding), cooked ziti (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than four hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling in mop sink next to back exit door. Employee killed roach. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Jean B. **Warning**
53B-13-5
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. Observed liquid egg opened 1/08/24 not date marked. PIC date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in low boy cooler at front counter, diced ham (60F @ 3:50- Cooling since 1:00). Item was being cooked in deep plastic container with lid on. Employee placed item in shallow pan and placed in reach in freezer to rapid cool. Second temperature 45-50F at 4:46 **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure for pizza held on time as a public health control for safety at front counter. **Warning**
03F-10-5
37
Oct 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Low boy cooler at front counter soiled with old food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-05: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Throughout kitchen **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 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. Observed pizza heals on time with no time mark. Per operator, items were placed on line at 11:00 am. Three hours remaining.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler; lasagna (50F - Cold Holding); meat balls (47F - Cold Holding); pasta and cheese sauce (47F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (47F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler; lasagna (50F - Cold Holding); meat balls (47F - Cold Holding); pasta and cheese sauce (47F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (47F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings under shelving unit across from prep table in food preparation room.
35A-04-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed: - lasagna prepared the morning of 10/3/24 not date marked. - meat balls opened the morning of 10/3/24 not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Low boy cooler at front counter soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0ppm.
21-08-4
45
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: At time of callback still observed **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at pizza station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired December 1 2021 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-29: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
50-09-4
67
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed on speed rack fresh ground beef over lasagna in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at all hand washing sinks. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pasta sauce stored on floor in preparation area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired December 1 2021 **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at pizza station **Warning**
23-24-4
37
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cannoli (58F - Cold Holding) at front counter in a Togo container placed on top of the ice. per operator less than two hours. Operator placed in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located opposite three compartment sink and sink left of stove.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator forms **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting on the side of the mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at hand washing sink opposite three compartment sink soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.Pizza station
23-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside left wall of ice machine an accumulation of black/green mold-like substance.
22-20-5
50
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At COLD LINE - caesar salad (41-49F - Cold Holding); chef salad (39- 52F - Cold Holding). Salads on top of ice and not well surrounded by ice. Per employee both refilled at 1:00pm. Employee added more ice to unit and switched out salads. Recommended adding to Time Control. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Bulletin provided to operator to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit.
16-37-1
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. Bulletin provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink to left of stove.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle on shelf opposite can rack.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like buildup around baffle in ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage / food container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach in freezer in back kitchen, partial cup of ice cream.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like buildup on wall around three compartment sink area. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sbarro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sbarro on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sbarro?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Sbarro.

How does Sbarro compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?

Sbarro most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sunrise average of 78.

Has Sbarro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sbarro have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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 four times per year on average.