SPARROW
SPARROW in FORT LAUDERDALE has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 6 reports on file
1234 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701
Edge District
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/30/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13538064
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On the cook line, raw shrimp over krab salad. The shrimp was moved down. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the hand wash sink at the exit to the dining room from the kitchen. Soap was refilled Corrected On-Site
10/2/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10900439
Met Inspection Standards2 basic
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook on cook line.
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Limes are being washed however placed back in cardboard container they arrived in. Operator re-washed and placed in food grade container. Corrected On-Site
3/27/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10765258
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 1 basic
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 53B-14-5: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
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 4 propane tanks on 25th floor next to roof exit. Inspector will email inspection report to fire Marshall for review.
1/24/2025· 1y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8789373
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 1 basic
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - by fan.
- 03B-01-6: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**
- 53B-14-5: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.
4/16/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8618610
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 24-07-4: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
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor...dumplings at walk in freezer , employee properly stored Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 02C-01-5: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**
- 01B-13-4: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 .
- 02C-02-5: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
2/22/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8342458
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 1 int