Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth
Last inspected:
5500 S Sr 7 Ste 116, Lake Worth, FL 33467Sal's Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth has accumulated 142 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.5 per visit. The restaurant was shut down in December 2025 for roach activity and faced an emergency order after inspectors found 12 violations with 6 high-priority items. The facility has received one disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. Food contact surface violations and employee health reporting issues have been the most frequently cited problems.
Most recent closure: December 3, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
5.8
violations / inspection
5.8 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.79
violations / inspection
3.79 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth: Emergency Closure History (1)
Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $650.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026023984 | $250.00 | Feb 9, 2026 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2025086656 | $400.00 | Dec 3, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale |
Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 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· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth last inspected?
- Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 12, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth last shut down?
- Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth was last shut down on December 3, 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 Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth had?
- Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth find?
- Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth was most recently inspected on August 12, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 9 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth ever been shut down?
- Yes, Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $650.00 in fines.
- How much has Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth been fined?
- Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth has been fined a total of $650.00 across 2 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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