How many health inspections has SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE had?

SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE ever been shut down?

Yes, SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE has been shut down 3 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE?

The most frequently cited violations at SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE are: Proper hand/arm washing, Handwashing procedures, Toilet facilities.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?

TOXIC EXPOSURE: Improper identification, storage, or use of toxic substances creates immediate risk of chemical contamination. Unmarked spray bottles cause accidental food contamination. Improper pesticide application contaminates food preparation surfaces. Chemical fumes in food areas are absorbed by uncovered food. Employee exposure risks chemical burns and respiratory injury. All toxic substances must be: clearly and accurately labeled, stored in designated areas away from food, used only according to manufacturer instructions, applied only by certified personnel (pesticides). Never transfer chemicals to unlabeled containers. Keep chemicals in locked storage when not in active use. Maintain chemical inventory and SDS files.

SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

819 LAKE AVE, Lake Worth, FL 33460

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE LLC · License: SEA6020874

SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE in Lake Worth, FL has 29 inspections on record with 131 total violations (4.5 per inspection) and 3 emergency closures.

29Inspections

131Violations

3Closures

Data current as of February 20, 2025

Emergency Closures (3)

Emergency closure history for SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
Date	Reason	Reopened
Feb 17, 2023	Roach activity	N/A
Feb 26, 2020	Rodent activity	08:47:00
Oct 14, 2019	Rodent activity	10:20:00

Inspection History (29)

Feb 20, 2025 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Nov 7, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 27, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 31, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 17, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Oct 27, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Feb 27, 2020 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Feb 26, 2020 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Dec 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 16, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 15, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 4, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 28, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Oct 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 9, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jun 8, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 12, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

How Does This Facility Compare?

SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE has had 3 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE had?: SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE ever been shut down?: Yes, SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE has been shut down 3 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE?: The most frequently cited violations at SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE are: Proper hand/arm washing, Handwashing procedures, Toilet facilities.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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