Apropo
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Apropo has 13 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Among Sunrise restaurants, the typical score is 78; Apropo is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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**
08B-38-4
95
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
33
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
45
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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**
03D-06-5
86
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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**
03E-03-5
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**
03D-06-5
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**
03A-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**
01B-02-5
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**
08A-05-6
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**
53B-14-5
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-02-5
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**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored in standing water 58F. PIC discarded water. **Warning**
10-07-4
35
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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**
50-17-3
86
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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**
03A-02-5
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**
31A-04-4
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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. - Prep area.
27-16-4
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**
10-08-5
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**
08B-38-4
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**
14-01-5
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.
10-01-5
39
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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**
10-20-4
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.
14-01-5
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**
12B-07-4
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**
10-08-5
64
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
95
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
03A-02-5
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**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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.
53A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator chained. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Pic labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Apropo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Apropo on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Apropo?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Apropo.
How does Apropo compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Apropo most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Apropo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Apropo have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Apropo means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Apropo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Apropo is inspected around four times per year on average.
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