Spazio
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
82
Score
Spazio has been inspected nine times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, showing up three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Fort Lauderdale restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm), after 3rd. Attempt. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-17: Observed dishwasher machine out of service, per manager , machine is rented, Eco lab is replacing the machine. Three compartment is set up with chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm. **Time Extended**
22-52-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back entrance door- broke frame lower left and right. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-17: Observed same **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm), after 3rd. Attempt. **Warning**
22-52-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touched raw fish with gloved hands, then grabbed fries and clean plates to set different customers orders, using same gloves. After manager ins, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Fry station- cooling drawers- raw grouper over cooked chicken wings, employee placed raw fish on bottom drawer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
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. Poster emailed. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead palmetto roaches on floor, outside of kitchen, in front of manager's office. employee removed ,cleaned and sanitized area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One employee wearing a bracelet, other employee wearing a watch, after instructed, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee in cook line. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back entrance door- broke frame lower left and right. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Service area, ice scope on soiled water, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain is clogged- Next to back entrance door, in front of walk in cooler. **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Two plastics cups inside sugar container. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
37
Aug 23, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed one ceiling tile missing at coffee station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-23: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under hand wash sink at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-23: Observed same. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
90
Aug 20, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 1) Observed one live, small flying insect found landing on flour bin lid in dry storage area. 2) Observed one live, small flying insect not landing in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed FLIP TOP # 4; Butter (48F - Cold Holding); Cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today, food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator put foods inside walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in bar. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1). Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice bin at server station. 2). Observed black mold like substance on two soda gun nozzles at south facing side of bar. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1). Observed co2 tank stored unsecured ext to walk in cooler. 2). Observed one co 2 tank unsecured at bar. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed one ceiling tile missing at coffee station. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1). Observed accumulation of dust on vents in front cook line hoods. 2). Observed dust hanging from ceiling tiles in kitchen, above exposed line. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw salmon , thawed stored in packaging indicating removal upon thawing; stored inside walk in cooler for approximately 3.5 hours. Operator opened packaging to allow oxygen flow. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed two dead roaches on floor at walk in cooler door way. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of bottled water stored on floor inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between steam table and flip top cooler at cook line. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under hand wash sink at cook line. **Warning**
29-11-4
39
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
35
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 7 employees on duty without any proof of food handlers training - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Same **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at front bar. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Same **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in front of large C02 tank near office. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Same **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at dishwasher machine Additionally observed double sink leaking onto floor. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Same **Time Extended**
29-03-4
78
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 Ascend cooler//stuffed shells (54°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52°F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (52°F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (51°F - Cold Holding); pesto (48°F - Cold Holding); raw burger patties (52°F - Cold Holding); stuffed clams (53°F - Cold Holding); fish broth (50°F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (52°F - Cold Holding); raw mussels (50°F - Cold Holding); breaded veal (50°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Ascend cooler//stuffed shells (54°F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52°F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (52°F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (51°F - Cold Holding); pesto (48°F - Cold Holding); raw burger patties (52°F - Cold Holding); stuffed clams (53°F - Cold Holding); fish broth (50°F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (52°F - Cold Holding); raw mussels (50°F - Cold Holding); breaded veal (50°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw salmon in ascend cooler in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine strips to test Dishmachine sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed consumer advisory for operator to post. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice bin at server station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between flip top coolers on cook line, in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
45
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at bar covered by tray and to go containers. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottles at bar and under shelves in kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal pan in container of cornmeal on back storage shelf by walk in coolers.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 (large and small) tanks in back hallway not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on side of grill station cooler. Employee moved bottle to shelf away from food items. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic water bottles on floor in hallway store room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave at fryer station has food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of corn meal on back shelf by walk in cooler not labeled.
02D-01-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Spazio last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Spazio on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Spazio?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Spazio.
How does Spazio compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Spazio most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Spazio's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Spazio have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Spazio 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 Spazio inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Spazio is inspected around three times per year on average.
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