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APROPO

Food safety records indicate APROPO in SUNRISE has 11 inspections with a 2.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 11 reports on file

South University Drive
Florida, 33328
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/5/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13626241

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Containers of sauces stored on floor in Walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Same- **Time Extended**

2/4/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13544880

Follow-up Inspection Required

6 high, 4 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks secured during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Containers of sauces stored on floor in Walk in cooler.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef and raw chicken changed gloves but failed to wash hands to initiate task working with cooked foods. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Opened case of raw chicken stored above cases of raw beef in walk in cooler. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach in mop bucket next to mop sink in kitchen. Killed washed and sanitized area during inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Lowboy- ; Raw Shell Eggs (53F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Observed item sitting on prep table at room temperature upon arrival and was placed in lowboy to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Cold Holding unit- ; Shredded Cheese (66F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed unit turned off. Manager turned unit on and add ice to quick chill. 2) Double Drawers under flat top- ; Ham (60F - Cold Holding); Shredded Cheese (66F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager add ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot Box- ; Spinach Empanadas (110-120F - Hot Holding); Beef Empanadas (115-125F - Hot Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than an hour. Manager reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

10/9/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13544302

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

10/8/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10939886

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot holding unit at the front counter beef empanada (127F - Hot Holding). Observed operator reheat to 173F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scale in hand wash sink. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at back does not have paper. Warning

11/19/2024· 1y 3mo ago

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

11/14/2024· 1y 3mo ago

3 high, 1 int, 5 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Employee beverage stored with restaurant items in low boy cooler across from grill. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution at front counter. Warning
  • 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.. PIC discarded and made sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed +200ppm. Corrected to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored above pickle in low boy cooler across from steam table. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed feta cheese (42F -cold holding ); corn (42F - Cold Holding); pico (42-46F - Cold Holding); ham (54F at 3:10 - Cooling since 2:40); hard boiled eggs (51F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 10mins. Operator voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot holding unit across from grill cooked bean (111F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 20mins. Reheated to 172F. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

10/11/2024· 1y 5mo ago

1 high

  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (47F@ 2:35 - Cooling since 10:00); cut lettuce (45-47F @ 2:35- Cooling since 10:00am ). See stop sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed cut lettuce (43-47F @ 5:37F - Cooling since 2pm). PIC placed lettuce in reach in freezer to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

8/12/2024· 1y 7mo ago

5 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food. Observed Equipment handle not stored above strawberry. PIC removed handle. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored in standing water 58F. PIC discarded water. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Philip steak stored above cooked shrimp in low boy freezer at front counter. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (47F@ 2:35 - Cooling since 10:00); cut lettuce (45-47F @ 2:35- Cooling since 10:00am ). See stop sale. Observed Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed beans (81F - reheating since 10:00). See stop sale . Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham slices (44F- cold holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. PIC placed item in cooler to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (47F@ 2:35 - Cooling since 10:00); cut lettuce (45-47F @ 2:35- Cooling since 10:00am ). See stop sale. Warning
  • 03E-03-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed beans (81F - reheating since 10:00). See stop sale . Warning
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Abraham L, Juliet G and Vanessa A. Warning
  • 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. Observed expired training for Eduardo G. Warning

2/28/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8616801

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Still observed. Admin Complaint

2/21/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8516291

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl use to dispense flour next to ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. - WIC Observed : - Tubs of chicken stored on floor - Bucket of lettuce stored on floor Employee removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine and ice holding unit. Manager removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed equipment handle not stored above diced mangoes and strawberries.
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touching raw beef then proceeded to hand crepe without washing hands or changing gloves. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled eggs (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was taken from walk-in cooler approximately 10am. Operator placed ice on eggs to rapid cool. Second temperature 41F. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed handwashing sink removed from front counter. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed employee employed 2 days with no proof of being informed of their reporting responsibilities. Manager reviewed and signed form with employee. Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - Prep area.

10/3/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8358000

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Back of house next to ice machine. Observed tub of flour with a no handle cup used as scoop.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front counter Observed opened bottle of employee water on prep table next to carnival king warmer. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter fountain drink ice storage. Observed in use ice scoop handle not stored above ice. Manager placed scoop handle above ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pastry station at front counter. Observed pastry serving tong being stored over cupboard handle. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter. Food warmers Observed white rice (81F - Hot Holding); quinoa (64F - Hot Holding). Per operator, items were prepared this morning. Food was unable to hold temperature as warmers were being stored in a cooler which prevented them from cooling. Warmers were placed at a different location to allow reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.