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SPAZIO

239 S FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33316

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 3, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3442373
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8731399
DBPR license1617114

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#9High Priority22-47-4

High Priority – Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Operator set up triple sink for proper sanitation.

#10High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed on speed rack – bread rolls stored in trash bag.

#11High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer in kitchen – raw crab legs( not commercially packaged) stored on top of bag of fries. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12High Priority01B-02-5

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 at flip top cooler across from grill – wild rice (62F – Cold Holding); split tomatoes (56F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F – Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature approximately 8 hours. See stop sale Observed at walk in cooler – fried wings (49F – Cold Holding); chicken Parmesan (53F) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature approximately 8 hours. See stop sale

Stop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler across from grill – wild rice (62F – Cold Holding); split tomatoes (56F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F – Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature approximately 8 hours. See stop sale Observed at walk in cooler – fried wings (49F – Cold Holding); chicken Parmesan (53F) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature approximately 8 hours. See stop sale

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate53A-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/ Observed 7 employees on duty with no manager present.

#15Intermediate53B-01-5

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

#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing station next to grill. Operator provided soap **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at front bar.

#2Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed at walk in cooler and 3 flip top cooler across from main grill.

#3Basic06-09-1

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 at flip top cooler across from main grill – salmon in sealed packaged. Operator removed from packaged. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at entrance of walk in cooler and walk in freezer.

#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in front of large C02 tank near office.

#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed at front bar – cases of water stored directly on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at dishwasher machine Additionally observed double sink leaking onto floor.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 1:13 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.