Souvlaki Fast
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025
45
Score
Going back to 2022, Souvlaki Fast has 12 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 12, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near nine violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up seven times.
Souvlaki Fast's latest score of 45 falls below the West Palm Beach average of 79. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
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. raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (59F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today per operator stored in cook line low boy cooler. Per operator, items were held in unit overnight for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (59F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today per operator stored in cook line low boy cooler. Per operator, items were held in unit overnight for more than 4 hours. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser not labeled at kitchen storage table. Operator labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in kitchen handsink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior surface of kitchen paper towel dispenser soiled with grease and food debris.
23-03-4
45
Aug 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored above raw beef, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Observed raw chicken above beef. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Observed raw beef above Cooked gyro in walk-in refrigerator Operator place raw beef on lower shelf . **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has build up of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Interior of ice machine has build up of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, **Admin Complaint**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Inside walk in cooler boxes of food stored on floor discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Observed case of-cucumbers stored on floor in walk-in refrigerator. Operator placed paper placed on shelf. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-05: Observed feta cheese in plastic container on floor in walk-in refrigerator. Operator placed paper placed on shelf. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Aug 4, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects found Approximately 1 live small flying insect on rim of open ice tea machine full of tea, discussed with employee to eliminate flying insects and clean and sanitize container, see stop sale of tea. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 7 live roaches crawling on clean and sanitized dishes, dish storage rack and wall next to the dishes, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas and dishes, and to eliminate all roaches. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored above raw beef, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee handled cash payment and without washing hands began to prepare soufflé cups of portioned sauces, discussed with employee who washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled personal cell phone and without washing hands employee handled clean tongs for gyro meat, discussed with employee who washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 1 live small flying insect on rim of open ice tea machine full of tea, discussed with employee to eliminate flying insects and clean and sanitize container, see stop sale of tea. Approximately 10 live small flying in kitchen insects on soda syrup dispenser machine and tomato on floor under shelf, discussed with operator to eliminate flying insects and clean and sanitize all areas. Approximately 1 small live flying insect landing on electrical cable from ceiling, discussed with operator to eliminate all flying insects and clean and sanitize areas. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen on table cooked chicken (107F - Cooling) at 2:00 since 1:35 to 108F at 2:25, at this rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours discussed with operator who moved product to walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In kitchen clean dishes on storage rack soiled with roaches crawling on clean dishes and rack, discussed the operator to clean and sanitize dishes. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand washing sink, discussed with employee who provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) discussed with operator who corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Inside walk in cooler boxes of food stored on floor discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under three compartment sink floor soiled with food debris, discussed with operator to clean and Sanitize areas. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach on floor in front of mop sink. Approximately 3 dead roaches under oven in kitchen. Approximately 5 dead roaches by soda dispenser on floor. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has build up of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning**
22-20-5
23
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee that is responsible of ware washing That doesn't know how to set up 3 compartment sink. He washed then rinsed and then mix chlorine with soap and soaked, and then rinsed off. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed chicken at 12:12 with 2 hours to go. (125F - Cooling) at 12:34 (120F). Due to chicken being in deep hotel pan at room temperature. Operator placed in multiple shallow hotel pans, and place the refrigerator uncovered. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: No food cooling. **Time Extended**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed paper cups microwave door handle and interior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can grease on hood vent and floor underneath stoves and refrigerator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: Still some grease on hood vents and walls. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Certified food manager does not know probably restrict an employee from coming to work permanent diarrhea flu symptoms. **Warning**
11-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb above cooked lasagna in walk-in refrigerator. Operator placed removed the lasagna. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw salmon and beef in walk-in refrigerator.. Operator moved salmon and beef and placed chicken on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 3 live roaches in can opener in kitchen at cook line, one live roach by soda bottle storage in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Observed ice machine soiled with , mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee that is responsible of ware washing That doesn't know how to set up 3 compartment sink. He washed then rinsed and then mix chlorine with soap and soaked, and then rinsed off. **Warning**
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed chicken at 12:12 with 2 hours to go. (125F - Cooling) at 12:34 (120F). Due to chicken being in deep hotel pan at room temperature. Operator placed in multiple shallow hotel pans, and place the refrigerator uncovered. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed at front counter baklava. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one employee plastic container with dressing on floor in walk-in refrigerator. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale.
08B-19-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in can opener in kitchen at cook line. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed paper cups microwave door handle and interior. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed one employee metal container with dressing without handle in ice machine. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and salad dressing and squeeze bottles not labeled.. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02D-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can grease on hood vent and floor underneath stoves and refrigerator. **Warning**
23-03-4
22
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw ground beef above cooked lasagna. Operator placed raw beef on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observe case cups and straws stored on Floor at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe water , Lemon juice and mustard in unlabeled squeeze bottles. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observe at front counter, cell phone, AirPod, keys next to condiment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observe 50 lb bag of sugar stored on plastic bread tray under sink drain. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe case of bread on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
82
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Can opener soiled with food debris. Observe ice machine soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe plastic container in front counter hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Operator removed **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observe paper cups stored on floor at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
78
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observe bus pan with mold like substance on the exterior with cut lettuce inside that appears to be clean. **Warning**
08B-27-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observe employee returning from outside and without washing hands put on gloves and start food preparation. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at flat top gyro (cooked meat), chicken (81-90F - Hot Holding). Operator stated about one hour. And placed in refrigerator to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid for license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Can opener soiled with food debris. Observe ice machine soiled with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observe employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink and then start food preparation. Operator washed hand in hand was sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe plastic container in front counter hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at both hand wash sinks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe feta cheese on floor in walk-in refrigerator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observe knife stored between flip top refrigerator. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observe old labels on bus pans in walk-in refrigerator. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observe paper cups stored on floor at front counter. **Warning**
25-05-4
30
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe raw chicken above raw pork. Operator placed raw chicken on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observe employee drying hand on soiled towel.
12A-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe ice machine soild with mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe no paper towels in both hand wash sinks
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe water bottle plastic,and bag of onions on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
08B-38-4
52
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at flat top chicken (109F - Hot Holding)
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) observe raw salmon above spinach pie. 2) observe raw chicken above feta cheese and olives. Operator placed raw food on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ice machine soiled with mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
61
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at steam table chicken,potatoes,rice (109-120F - Hot Holding). Operator placed in oven to reheat..
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw salmon above cooked chicken. Operator placed raw fish on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Observe ice machine with mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe cloudy substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observe to foam cup stored on floor at front counter.
25-05-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Souvlaki Fast last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Souvlaki Fast on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Souvlaki Fast?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Souvlaki Fast.
How does Souvlaki Fast compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Souvlaki Fast most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Souvlaki Fast's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Souvlaki Fast have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Souvlaki Fast 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 Souvlaki Fast inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Souvlaki Fast is inspected around four times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants