Souvlaki Grille
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
78
Score
Souvlaki Grille appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. Souvlaki Grille was last inspected on Feb 23, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Souvlaki Grille scores about where you'd expect for a West Palm Beach restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked octopus at kitchen reach in cooler not date marked. Per operator, item was cooked more than 24 hours ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Boxed baklava stored on rim of kitchen hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service including baklava and rice pudding does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
02D-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working container of salt not labeled at back prep room.
02D-01-5
78
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over hard seltzer bottles. Employee moved drinks **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, bottles of water stored on floor
08B-38-4
82
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. At kitchen cookline low boy, vacuum sealed fish, thawed. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline small flip top cooler, diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding). Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed ice onto items to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge-Carlos Calel **Warning**
53A-05-6
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
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. At kitchen cookline low boy, vacuum sealed fish, thawed. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, tzatziki sauce stored on floor. Oil stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage.
08B-38-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, unwashed produce-tomatoes stored over cooked potatoes. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
52
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager card expired for manager Mr. Nicolaos Apostolopoulos on 11/06/2024 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-16: Nicolaos Apostolopoulos on 11/06/2024 **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over bucket of sauce in walk in cooler explained and operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Prep person washed hands in three compartment sink then put on gloves to prepare food. Explained and he washed hands in hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified food manager card expired for manager Mr. Nicolaos Apostolopoulos on 11/06/2024 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 food handlers working no current certified food manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under three compartment sink in prep room. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from paper cup without lid by cashier. Employee put lid on the cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In prep room. **Warning**
36-17-5
55
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. washcloth bucket chlorine over 200 ppm. Manager changed the solution. Chlorine 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sink. Employee stocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large spoon stored in prep room hand sink. Manager removed the spoon. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of oils stored on tiles. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
67
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Current chef on site 4/20/21
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board on top of hand sink in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth bucket in front hand sink at register **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
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. Salmon
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler and back prep room
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Next to fryer
21-38-4
58
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wiping cloths and apron in hand sink in back prep area Removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Second freezer chest
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Second freezer chest raw beef uncovered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Tzatziki Sauce bucket on floor in walk in cooler
08B-38-4
61
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over peppers in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two 3 lb cans of green beans dented at the seam on top shelf in back food prep area.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in back food prep area blocked by steam table stored directly on top. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths-quaternary test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Burgers-Consumer advisory provided to operator via email.
02B-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves bottom prep table in back food prep area.
14-45-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair-Gasket to reach in cooler under register.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of potatoes and container of lamb stored on floor of walk in cooler. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Souvlaki Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Souvlaki Grille on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Souvlaki Grille?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Souvlaki Grille.
How does Souvlaki Grille compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Souvlaki Grille most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Souvlaki Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Souvlaki Grille have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Souvlaki Grille means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Souvlaki Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Souvlaki Grille is inspected around three times per year on average.
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