Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine has 12 inspections in the public record. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Lake Worth average 77, so Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Operator replaced sanitizer solution and primed machine retesting at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Non food grade plastic shopping bags in direct contact and used to store raw beef in chest freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open 1/2 gallon of milk not date marked at prep area reach in cooler. Per operator, milk was opened 2 days ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by back prep area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in back prep area.
29-20-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield above cook line in disrepair, hanging down. Operator repaired. **Corrected On-Site**
38-01-4
55
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At kitchen, sink near entrance is in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Same **Time Extended**
29-08-4
95
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Advised operator to set up 3 compartment sink to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize all dishes until dish machine is repaired. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee is washing and rinsing without sanitizing dishes. Advised operator of proper procedure to wash rinse and sanitize dishes. **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, Raw comminuted meat stored over cooked lamb. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, diced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); ground beef (50F - Cold Holding), per operator foods held in unit approximately 3 hours. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed items into freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler, per operator foods prepared onsite and stored over 24 hours without proper date marking. Advised operator of proper date marking. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At kitchen, heavy ice buildup in chest freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current DBPR license not displayed. License is current in system. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At kitchen, sink near entrance is in disrepair.
29-08-4
37
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
67
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken on top of cooked lamb on speed rack in walk in cooler. Operator removed lamb. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees hired less than one month ago have not been trained for food safety and have not signed form. Operator has form on hand. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in chest freezer at entrance to kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
58
Apr 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw lamb - operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine >200ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. After 3 attempts Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) - operator contacted technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soap dispenser inside sink - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator to purchase Chlorine test strips - inspector issued a few until purchased. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead next to soda syrup rack - operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler - chicken stock and lentil soup - operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. B&B plates - operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-01-4
45
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately: Three alive in dining room. One alive on ceiling tile in kitchen. One alive on plastic soup container in kitchen. One alive on wall behind microwave in kitchen. Two alive on walls in office. One alive on stove burner. One alive on reach in cooler in front of stove. One alive on outlet next to microwave in kitchen.
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Time extended until next Routine Inspection.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Observed: Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand sink located near ice machine / dishwasher due to hot water handle missing completely. Operator did not fix 2 nd Handwash sink located at cook line has hot and cold water. Time extended until next routine inspection
27-16-4
Basic - Observed: Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately: Three dead in dining room on floor
35A-03-4
67
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine.
How does Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Worth average of 77.
Has Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine is inspected around four times per year on average.
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