How many health inspections has SOUVLAKI had?

SOUVLAKI has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has SOUVLAKI ever been shut down?

No, SOUVLAKI has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at SOUVLAKI?

The most frequently cited violations at SOUVLAKI are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Toilet facilities.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

SOUVLAKI

523 25 ST, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: HOUSE OF FOOD LLC · License: SEA6020818

SOUVLAKI in West Palm Beach, FL has 22 inspections on record with 106 total violations (4.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

106Violations

0Closures

Data current as of June 17, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Jun 17, 2025 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

Dec 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

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

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V11 Food in good condition

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Nov 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Jul 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Jan 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Aug 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Nov 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Sep 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V13 Parasite destruction

May 30, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

May 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Nov 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jun 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

How Does This Facility Compare?

SOUVLAKI has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has SOUVLAKI had?: SOUVLAKI has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has SOUVLAKI ever been shut down?: No, SOUVLAKI has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at SOUVLAKI?: The most frequently cited violations at SOUVLAKI are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, 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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