Hollywood, Broward County

SAPORE DI MARE

707 N BROADWALK, Hollywood, FL 33019

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
4 Intermediate
Jun 5, 2024
City
Hollywood
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

11-03-5

Detail 22913102

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Repeat Violation

16-33-4

Detail 22913108

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

05-08-4

Detail 22913104

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

53B-13-5

Detail 22913107

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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

22-20-5

Detail 22913105

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-13-5

Detail 22913103

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.

05-09-4

Detail 22913106

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

31B-04-4

Detail 22913109

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at front counter and in dish area. Repeat Violation

Aug 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 9

03D-02-5

Detail 22195089

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In upright PREMIUM - portioned lasagna (45F - Cooling); cooked chicken parmesan (46F - Cooling). Per employee made day before. See stop sale.

12A-16-4

Detail 22195086

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee washed dishes, loaded dishwasher, and returned to kitchen area to begin new task without washing hands first. Stopped employee and reviewed hand wash procedures. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 22195091

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In Premium reach in cooler, container raw fish above case of tomatoes. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 22195094

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In upright PREMIUM - portioned lasagna (45F - Cooling); cooked chicken parmesan (46F - Cooling). Per employee made day before. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 22195093

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. 2 pizzas prepared and holding under time control missing time marks. Per employee made at 11:00am. Employee added time mark. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 22195092

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. Employee in kitchen does not yet have food handler training. No signature available that employee understands reporting requirements.

53B-13-5

Detail 22195087

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

13-07-4

Detail 22195088

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in kitchen wearing multiple rings and bracelet.

31B-04-4

Detail 22195090

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand sink. Sign printed, provided, and posted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

50-17-2

Detail 21624471

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner contacted to renew as soon as possible. Corrective Action Taken

08A-04-5

Detail 21624465

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In Premium reach in cooler, container of raw fish over case of tomatoes. Manager inverted items for proper separation. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21624467

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 5 pizzas being held on time control w/o any time mark. Per employee prepared at 11:00am. Pizzas discarded.

03F-02-5

Detail 21624470

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. 5 pizzas being held on time control w/o ant time mark. Per employee prepared at 11:00am. Pizzas discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03D-07-5

Detail 21624469

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In front counter LOWBOY - heavy cream 46F @ 2:50pm (brought in and in cooler since 11:30am) to 48F @ 3:35pm; fresh mozzarella 52F @ 2:50pm (brought in and in cooler since 11:30am) to 55F @ 3:35pm; shredded mozzarella 54F @ 2:50pm (brought in and in cooler since 11:30am) to 59F @ 3:35pm. Determined that cooler had been inadvertently unplugged. All items moved to other coolers and freezer to rapid chill. Unit plugged back in and operating. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 21624468

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior back wall of ice bin has mold like build up.

31B-04-4

Detail 21624466

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing at kitchen and bar hand sinks. Signs provided to be posted. Corrective Action Taken

Jun 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

50-17-2

Detail 20713403

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired from 12/01/2020. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Observed same. Advised operator to renew as soon as possible. Administrative complaint pending from 12/07/2021. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Observed same. Operator stated wife renewing license today. Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 20713402

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 1.) Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water handle not functioning at hand sink in kitchen next to triple sink. 2.) Observed hot water at hand sink in unisex bathroom at 79°F. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: 1.) Observed same. 2.) Observed same. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Observed same. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20713408

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Observed same. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Observed same. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 20713407

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on right side of door where lock located on rear kitchen door. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Observed same. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Observed same. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20713404

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at hood/ hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Observed same. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Observed same. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 20713405

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed heavy accumulation of grease on wall behind cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Observed same. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Observed same. Time Extended

29-03-4

Detail 20713406

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed leak in unisex bathroom when faucet is running. Operator stated work order in for repairs. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Observed same. Operator had stated work order in for repairs. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Observed same. Time Extended

Dec 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

50-17-2

Detail 20709947

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired from 12/01/2020. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Observed same. Advised operator to renew as soon as possible. Administrative complaint pending from 12/07/2021. Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 20709950

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on kitchen floor crawling next to triple sink. Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall near ice bin. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on and behind chest freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: -Observed 2 live roaches in dining room. -Observed 2 live roaches in hallway leading to bathroom. -Observed 2 live roaches crawling on floor in kitchen next to reach in cooler. Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 20709955

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 1.) Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water handle not functioning at hand sink in kitchen next to triple sink. 2.) Observed hot water at hand sink in unisex bathroom at 79°F. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: 1.) Observed same. 2.) Observed same. Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20709949

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Observed same. Time Extended

35A-03-4

Detail 20709948

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches in hallway near bathroom. Operator discarded and sanitized. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches on floor next to chest freezer. Advised operator to discard and sanitize area. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches on floor by ice machine. Observed approximately 2 dead roaches on floor next to front counter triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Observed 1 dead roach under dining room table. Operator discarded and sanitized area.Complied Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 20709954

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on right side of door where lock located on rear kitchen door. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Observed same. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20709951

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at hood/ hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Observed same. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 20709952

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed heavy accumulation of grease on wall behind cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Observed same. Time Extended

29-03-4

Detail 20709953

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed leak in unisex bathroom when faucet is running. Operator stated work order in for repairs. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: Observed same. Operator had stated work order in for repairs. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Dec 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 13

50-17-2

Detail 20709227

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired from 12/01/2020. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 20709234

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw fish stored over cooked octopus and other ready to eat foods in reach in cooler near chest freezer. Advised operator to rearrange. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 20709230

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on kitchen floor crawling next to triple sink. Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall near ice bin. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on and behind chest freezer. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 20709228

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed rack of cheese pizzas with no time stamp at 4:22pm. Per operator, placed out at 3pm. Operator placed time stamp and will discard at 7pm. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20709231

Intermediate - 1.) Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water handle not functioning at hand sink in kitchen next to triple sink. 2.) Observed hot water at hand sink in unisex bathroom at 79°F. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20709235

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

03F-10-5

Detail 20709233

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Printed and emailed form to operator. Assisted operator in completing paperwork. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 20709232

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches in hallway near bathroom. Operator discarded and sanitized. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches on floor next to chest freezer. Advised operator to discard and sanitize area. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches on floor by ice machine. Observed approximately 2 dead roaches on floor next to front counter triple sink. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20709236

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed on right side of door where lock located on rear kitchen door.

31B-04-4

Detail 20709224

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both hand sinks in kitchen. Emailed and printed for operator to post. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20709229

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at hood/ hood filters. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20709226

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed heavy accumulation of grease on wall behind cook line. Warning

29-03-4

Detail 20709225

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed leak in unisex bathroom when faucet is running. Operator stated work order in for repairs. Corrective Action Taken Warning

May 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 3Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 20849703

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed double glass door cooler - milk (45°F - Cold Holding); half and half (45°F - Cold Holding), per operator items were purchased from Publix and moved to unit at 11 am this morning. Operator removed and stored in other cooler to cool product.Rechecked after 40 minutes at 41°F for both products. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20849700

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink in kitchen used to hold plastic container. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20849702

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel provided at handwash sink in kitchen and bar areas. Operator provided towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20849705

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. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20849704

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 20849707

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has no proof on-site of time as a public health control plan provided at last inspection. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 20849699

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from mug in kitchen area. Operator had employee put straw and lid on drink. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20849706

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs observed on oven door. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 20849701

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed standing water on cook line at 121°F. Operator turned up gas and increased water temp to 135°F. Warning

Dec 22, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 20745565

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 employee training not provided, per both server's statement hired 4 months ago, no training provided. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-22: Observed same, Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 20745564

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink in kitchen hot water faucet unable to provide hot water. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-22: Observed same. Time Extended

Dec 21, 2021

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 13

09-20-5

Detail 20743451

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cooked octopus with barehands while moving to container to store in cooler. Operator stated octopus is heated when ordered. Advised operator to not contact ready to eat food with bare hands. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20743446

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects by mop sink in rear of establishment. Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 20743458

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 small live roaches around rear of hand sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20743450

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed reach in front counter beverage cooler - mozzerella cheese (46°F - Cold Holding) cookline standing cooler - mozzarella (45°F - Cold Holding); lasagna (46°F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (46°F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items purchased at 12:30 today from Publix. Operator removed items and stored in freezer to rapidly cool. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20743448

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food contact shelves storing cutting boards, pots and pans soiled with food debris and grease. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20743456

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided, Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20743454

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 employee training not provided, per both server's statement hired 4 months ago, no training provided. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-03-4

Detail 20743455

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 20743457

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pizzas on time as a Public Health Control time marked on chart. Written procedure is missing and is off site. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

27-16-4

Detail 20743449

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand sink in kitchen hot water faucet unable to provide hot water. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

35A-03-4

Detail 20743453

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 large dead roach under shelving to the left next to handwash sink by three compartment sink in kitchen area; 3 dead roaches under three compartment sink and handwash sink in kitchen area; 2 small dead roaches in handwash sink in kitchen; 5 dead roaches under mat in kitchen. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

10-20-4

Detail 20743447

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door in kitchen. Operator removed and stored in hot water on stove. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20743452

Basic - Wall and floor soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls and floor behind stove and behind 3 compartment sink soiled with food debris and grease. Repeat Violation Warning