Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth
Last inspected:
819 Lake Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33460Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth has accumulated 147 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.6 per visit. The facility was shut down three times for rodent and roach activity. Recent enforcement history shows an active pattern of non-compliance: in February 2023, inspectors returned on four consecutive days (Feb 18, 20, 21) finding violations despite emergency orders, and in August 2025, a warning was issued for nine violations including five high-priority citations. The restaurant has faced three disciplinary actions totaling $1,600 in fines.
Most recent closure: February 17, 2023 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
4.6
violations / inspection
4.6 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.77
violations / inspection
3.77 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth: Emergency Closure History (3)
Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023014745 | $400.00 | Feb 23, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2020011780 | $800.00 | Feb 27, 2020 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2019052701 | $400.00 | Oct 15, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 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.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency order recommended
— 6 inspections17 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth last inspected?
- Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth last shut down?
- Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth was last shut down on February 17, 2023 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 Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth had?
- Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth find?
- Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth ever been shut down?
- Yes, Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,600.00 in fines.
- How much has Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth been fined?
- Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine in Lake Worth has been fined a total of $1,600.00 across 3 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).
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