Sparrow Italia

253 Nw 25 St 1St Flr, Miami, FL 33127

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Sparrow Italia has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 24, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks at kitchen.

31B-04-4

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.

16-38-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Oct 25, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observe two sets of tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of oil and containers of salt not labeled at the prep station. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Sep 10, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sparrow Italia last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sparrow Italia on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Sparrow Italia compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Sparrow Italia most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Sparrow Italia's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sparrow Italia 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 Sparrow Italia 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 Sparrow Italia inspected?

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

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