Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth

Last inspected:

5500 S Sr 7 Ste 116, Lake Worth, FL 33467
Overview

Sal'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.

26Inspections
142Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 5.5 violations / inspection 5.5 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth
DateReasonReopened
Roach activity 11:55:00

Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025086656 $400.00 Dec 3, 2025 Fort Lauderdale

Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 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
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 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
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 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
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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 February 10, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
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 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 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 February 10, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
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.
Has Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Sals Italian Ristorante in Lake Worth has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 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 $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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