Lefkes Estiatorio
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
27
Score
Across the available record, Lefkes Estiatorio has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no plan review submitted”, showing up four times.
Lefkes Estiatorio's latest score of 27 falls below the Delray Beach average of 71. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
8
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation...feta cheese dip date marked January/6 board alise sauce date marked 01/02 in reach in cooler . ... cooked olive with fresh garlic date marked 1/17/ and 1/14 , veal stocked date marked 1/20 in walk in cooler See stop sale issue . Advise discarded food. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation...feta cheese dip date marked January/6 , board alise sauce date marked 01/02 in reach in cooler .... cooked olive with fresh garlic date marked 1/17/ and 1/14 , veal stocked date marked 1/20 in walk in cooler
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...board alise sauce 51F, chicken stocked date 49F in reach in cooler across from burner at kitchen, food not prepped or portioned today , food being held less four hours , chef removed to another acceptable cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam, mussel, oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade . Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by shelf in kitchen by the tall reach in cooler . Employee removed shelf **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - food prep room installed in basement . Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-14-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at both handwashing sink at bar .
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Not provided any kind of tools or device for measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served. Date marked not properly , final ship date 2/3/25 , sold out date is same as 2/3
01C-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees...both handsink at bar.
31B-04-4
27
Oct 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. ...added prepped room in basement. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-25: **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found...approximately 4 to 5 live small insects landing on the garbage can . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: 1 live small flying insects on bar in garbage can , 1 small flying insects unused soda gun . 2 flying around by the hand washing sink at bar . **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. ...added prepped room in basement. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**
51-14-7
78
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....all purpose cleaner spray bottle stored by the cleaned drink glasses at bar . Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. ...cream coconut bottle , liquor bottle stored in drink ice at bar . See stop sale issue . Employee discarded ice . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found...approximately 4 to 5 live small insects landing on the garbage can . **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw shell eggs above cake in reach in cooler . Manager properly stored eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ..lamb tallow date marked 8/21/25 in tall reach in cooler . See stop sale issue . **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Food stored in ice used for drinks. ...cream coconut bottle , liquor bottle stored in drink ice at bar ..... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ..lamb tallow date marked 8/21/25 in tall reach in cooler . **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. ...added prepped room in basement. **Warning**
51-14-7
33
Apr 8, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2025
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...butter 77F at cook line being held more than four hours . Stop sale issue . Recommended to chef discarded food. .. Butter 48F, cheese 6F, milk 46F , sprinkle mix 46F in walk in cooler #1 . Per chef food being held less than 4 hours due to delivered today . Employee removed food another acceptable walk in cooler . **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...degreaser spray bottle stored with ..degreaser spray bottle with cleaned pot , pan at kitchen. Chef moved degreaser, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...butter 77F at cook line being held more than four hours . **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...cut water melon ( looked mashed ) in reach in cooler . Not deteermind when food was prepped ..... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ....fresh garlic in rosemary oil was prepped 3/27/25 at reach in cooler ...Food with mold-like growth. ..créme Fraiche at walk in cooler **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ....fresh garlic in rosemary oil was prepped 3/27/25 at reach in cooler . See stop sale. Chef discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw beef above raw sea food in tall reach in cooler at kitchen. Chef properly stored . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. ..créme Fraiche at walk in cooler . See stop sale. Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...handwashing sink blocked by garbage can at expo line , chef removed garbage can . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...several handwashing sink . Chef provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...cut water melon ( looked mashed ) in reach in cooler . Not deteermind when food was prepped . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food . ... house made harb batter , marinanara sauce in reach in cooler was prepped 3 days, 2 days ago . Chef date marked . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....degreaser spray bottle . **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean utensils Knife stored between equipment at kitchen, employee removed knife . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-14-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.... Tuna thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Employee removed from the packaged **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
15
Mar 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 11 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....Hot Holding spinach pie 117F, cooked potatoes 90F in hot holding alto sham , food was cooked at 11am to serve lunch . Food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw steak, raw fish above bread in tall reach in cooler . Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....Hot Holding spinach pie 117F, cooked potatoes 90F in hot holding alto sham , food was cooked at 11am to serve lunch . Food being held more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment...clams , oysters
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served....clams , oysters
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at sushi bar . Employee removed.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by pile of dishwashing racks at dishwashing area. Chef removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing sink ... stored food containers in handwashing sink at sushi bar . Employee removed . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths....quaternary ammonium.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine....not provided any kind of hot water sanitatizer measurement tools or device .
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line .
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink...at cook line
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice buckets stored on the floor by the ice machine.
24-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line
31B-04-4
19
Jun 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observe at splitter.
29-42-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe few sinks without signs.
31B-04-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lefkes Estiatorio last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lefkes Estiatorio on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lefkes Estiatorio?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lefkes Estiatorio.
How does Lefkes Estiatorio compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Lefkes Estiatorio most recently scored 27 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Lefkes Estiatorio's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lefkes Estiatorio have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lefkes Estiatorio means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Lefkes Estiatorio inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lefkes Estiatorio is inspected around five times per year on average.
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