Sbarro

1500 Apalachee Pkwy Ste 1050, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Sbarro stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

“No soap provided at handwash sink near kitchen entrance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Tallahassee restaurant, which scores around 87. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 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. Observed following food items full holding for less than four hours: Pasta 44F Chicken patties 46F. Operator place with items inside reach freezer during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near kitchen entrance. Operator provided soap during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near kitchen entrance. Operator provided towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee book bag stored on prep table.

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of gatorades stored on floor in kitchen.

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near kitchen entrance. Emailed handwashing sign to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water inside walk in cooler.

36-22-4

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 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

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink next to Steam and Hold warmer. Operator replaced soap during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink next to Steam and Hold warmer. Operator replaced paper towels during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at handwashing sink located next to pizza station. Operator turned on hot water during time of inspection. Water temperature: 93F **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket on top of deep freezer.

40-06-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed ibuprofen and cough medicine stored on ice machine. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wash water 86F.

16-52-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with dust accumulation.

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed durum not labeled.

02D-01-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured near mop sink.

51-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not properly secured in back kitchen next to drink machine.

51-11-4

Aug 2, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sbarro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sbarro on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sbarro?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink near kitchen entrance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sbarro.

How does Sbarro compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Sbarro most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Sbarro's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sbarro have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two 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 two times per year on average.

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