Sparrow

299 N Federal Hwy Floor 25, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

American

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Sparrow, the earliest from 2023. On Jan 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “required employee training expired for some employees”, which has been cited two times.

Sparrow scores about where you'd expect for a Fort Lauderdale restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**

53B-14-5

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill - cookline - seafood broth (112-115 - Hot Holding). Per operator holding for 15 minutes. Operator immediately moved to burner to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

53B-14-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - by fan.

14-69-4

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....house made Caesar dressing date marked 3/28 in reach in cooler . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**

02C-01-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....house made Caesar dressing date marked 3/28 in reach in cooler .

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....vegetable broth , noodles was made 3 days ago in reach in cooler , employee date marked . **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor...dumplings at walk in freezer , employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...chill stick stored on the floor at walk in freezer . Employee properly stored . **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

01C-10-4

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jan 5, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sparrow last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sparrow on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sparrow?

Across the inspection record, “required employee training expired for some employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sparrow.

How does Sparrow compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Sparrow most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Sparrow's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sparrow have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sparrow 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 Sparrow inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sparrow is inspected around three times per year on average.

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