Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
111 Se 8 Ave Cu2, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was emergency-closed on April 23, 2025 for roach activity. The facility has recorded 25 inspections and 92 total violations since 2016, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection — below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have included improper hand and arm washing, management awareness failures, food contact surface issues, and time-temperature control lapses. A single disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. Following the emergency closure, the facility complied with a callback inspection on April 24, 2025. The most recent inspection on August 19, 2025 resulted in call-back compliance with no further action required after 3 basic violations were cited.
Most recent closure: April 23, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (1)
Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025035155 | $400.00 | Apr 23, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale |
Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections14 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale last shut down?
- Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was last shut down on April 23, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on April 17, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- Yes, Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Sapido Restaurant and Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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