Sunrise, Broward County

APROPO

12801 W SUNRISE BLVD F-837, Sunrise, FL 33323

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Feb 5, 2026
City
Sunrise
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

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.

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-38-4

Detail 24353010

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

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Basic: 4Total: 10

12A-12-4

Detail 24349353

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

Detail 24349361

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

Detail 24349355

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

Detail 24349359

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

Detail 24349360

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

Detail 24349356

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

51-11-4

Detail 24349352

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks secured during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24349354

Basic - Containers of sauces stored on floor in Walk in cooler.

13-03-4

Detail 24349358

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

02D-01-5

Detail 24349357

Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

03B-01-6

Detail 24101298

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

Detail 24101296

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scale in hand wash sink. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24101297

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at back does not have paper. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 24101299

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23357495

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

Detail 23357496

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

Detail 23357493

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

Detail 23357497

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

12B-07-4

Detail 23357494

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

Detail 23357498

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. PIC removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 23357490

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

Detail 23357491

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.. PIC discarded and made sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-07-4

Detail 23357492

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed +200ppm. Corrected to 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03D-06-5

Detail 23237780

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

Aug 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23057550

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

Detail 23057549

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

Detail 23057555

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

Detail 23057553

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

Detail 23057551

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

Detail 23057552

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

Detail 23057554

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

10-01-5

Detail 23057556

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

Detail 23057557

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored in standing water 58F. PIC discarded water. Warning

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

50-17-3

Detail 22678786

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

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

12A-12-4

Detail 22661166

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

Detail 22661169

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22661163

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

Detail 22661162

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

Detail 22661160

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

Detail 22661165

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - Prep area.

14-01-5

Detail 22661164

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

Detail 22661167

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

Detail 22661168

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

Detail 22661161

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.

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 22335022

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

Detail 22335020

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

14-01-5

Detail 22335019

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

Detail 22335018

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

Detail 22335023

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

Detail 22335021

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

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

40-06-5

Detail 22069506

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At reach in freezer - employee empanadas stored over beef and tiger food items for establishment.

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21228892

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs above ready-to-eat sauce. PIC reversed. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21228888

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella cheese (69°F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (67°F - Cold Holding) Observed in top cooler next to grill. Unit has no lid so heat from grill was making items warm. Operator moved items to reach-in cooler which is temping at 41°F. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 21228887

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/wiping cloths.

53A-05-6

Detail 21228890

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/ Food manager arrived on premises at time of inspection and I advised her to have her employee who is usually working to get a Food Manager Certificate.

51-11-4

Detail 21228891

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator chained. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 21228889

Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Pic labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Feb 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

03B-01-6

Detail 20846592

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries on counter (82°F - Cold Holding); . Per operator items were cooked 15 minutes prior to observation and stored on counter. Operator stated items were on time but no documentation, timer, chart or label available.

31A-11-4

Detail 20846585

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at front line use to dump food products. Operator cleared sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 20846590

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in rear kitchen area.

12B-07-4

Detail 20846587

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on counter at front. Operator removed and stored appropriately. Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 20846591

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights in food prep area missing shield in rear prep area. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 20846589

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers stored at front counter not inverted. Operator inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 20846588

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink slow draining on front counter kitchen line. Operator cleaned sink. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20846584

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop bunched up in mop bucket to dry. Operator removed and hung up to allow to adequately dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 20846586

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of Mayo, cheddar cheese and vinegarettes unlabeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-42-4

Detail 20493996

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with hose attachment missing vacuum breaker. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-08: Observed same. Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 20493995

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in front counter area and rear area with heavy grooves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-08: Multiple cutting boards still have cut marks. Time Extended

Sep 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 11

12A-25-4

Detail 20487815

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch mask while working on crepes and fail to wash hands before continuing. Operator had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20487812

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger stored above cheese pastry (taquenos) in walk in cooler. Operator removed burgers and stored burger away from all food to be served to the public. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20487808

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. From 03A-02-5 Violation: 1.a) Observed (36 one pound) butter (46°F - Cold Holding); (Approximately 2 quarts) pizza sauce (homemade) (46°F - Cold Holding); per operator items were moved to walk-in cooler last night and not moved. See Stop Sale. ... 3) Observed crepe station - (2 ounces) butter (51°F - Cold Holding (Overnight)), per operator item was stored yesterday and left in cooler overnight and not removed. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20487813

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1.a) Observed butter (46°F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (homemade) (46°F - Cold Holding); per operator items were moved to walk-in cooler last night and not moved. See Stop Sale. 1.b) Observed hard boiled egg (46°F - Cold Holding); cheese pastry (taquenos) (47°F - Cold Holding); per operator items were moved from freezer at 10 am and stored in cooler to thaw. Operator removed items and stored back in freezer to cool. 2) Observed salad make table 2 - sour cream (50°F - Cold Holding); per operator removed from walk-in cooler at 10 am. Operator removed from unit and stored in other working cooler to cool. 3) Observed crepe station - butter (51°F - Cold Holding (Overnight)), per operator item was stored yesterday and left in cooler overnight and not removed. See Stop Sale. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 20487816

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with hose attachment missing vacuum breaker. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 20487806

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed salad make table 2 - pico d gallo (50°F - Cooling)(made at 10, observed at 11:10, second observation at 12:30 at 55°F); bean salsa (51°F - Cooling )(made at 10, observed at 11:10, second observation at 12:30 at 54°F);. Items are not cooling and are warming to room temperature. Operator removed and stored items in freezer to cool. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20487810

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink next to warewashing station inaccessible due to ladder, backpack and table blocking access. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-09-4

Detail 20487811

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in front counter area and rear area with heavy grooves. Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 20487814

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed raw hamburger stored above cheese pastry (taquenos) in walk in cooler. Operator identified burgers as for employee use only. Operator removed burgers and stored burger away from all food to be served to the public and marked appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-06-4

Detail 20487809

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed fry boats not inverted stored above hot hold for fries. Operator inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20487807

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet move stored in mop bucket still wet. Operator removed and hung up to allow mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

51-11-4

Detail 20312025

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed several small CO2 tanks not secured in back prep kitchen area next to reach in. Operator secured with bungee cord. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-01: Still unsecured. Operator has ordered chain. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

36-36-4

Detail 20312026

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed several ceiling tiles missing in back prep kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-01: Operator has ordered new tiles. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

14-70-4

Detail 20312024

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach in freezer. Observed at mini freezer reach in at front line by register. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-01: Still has heavy ice buildup. Time Extended