Souvlaki
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Souvlaki, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Looking across the full record, “employee touched soiled surface and then engaged” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Souvlaki's 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face while wiping with hand, touched hair while adjusting hat then handled clean equipment, clean utensils and prepared food for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing requirements.
12A-25-4
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 touched visibly soiled wiping cloth and then continued preparing food, handling clean utensils and equipment without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing requirements.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in freezer; portioned bag of raw chicken stored over pita bread. Operator moved pita bread above raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Visibly soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line cutting board. Operator removed soiled wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
61
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Operator turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
03C-97-2
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
82
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee put hands in pockets and without washing hands after employee handled container of chicken skewers, discussed with operator who had employee wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-28-4
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 visibly soiled cloth to wipe hands and without washing employee began to prepare a salad for customer, discussed with operator who had employee wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer non commercially packaged container of raw ground Philly steak meat stored directly above non commercially packaged plastic wrapped fish, discussed with operator who corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) per operator product was removed from cooler for approximately 2 hours discussed cold holding requirements with operator who placed product back into cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen bottle of rubbing alcohol stored next to pasta, discussed with operator who moved product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) discussed with operator who corrected to Sanitize Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In reach in cooler cooked rice (46F - Cooling)at 2:05 since 12:30 to 47F at 2:30; cooked potatoes (53F - Cooling)at 2:05 since 1:45 to 51F at 2:30, at this current rate of cooling products will not reach 41F within 6 hours, discussed with operator who moved products to reach in freezer to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in freezer house made soup not date marked per operator product prepared two days ago, discussed date marking with operator who date labeled product. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. Operator unable to provide employee food handler training for some employees, discussed with operator. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with raw animal food and ready-to-eat food or unwashed produce. In reach in cooler portioned soufflé cups of yogurt sauce stored inside of reused raw chicken cardboard box, discussed with operator who removed containers from box. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-25-4
29
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish over cooked pastries, both products not in commercial packaging, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. Reporting agreement sent to operator. Operator filled out reporting agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle on rack under triple sink not properly labeled. Operator wrote common name:degreaser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep area in storage area.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on cutting board at prep line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots upright over ice machine, operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut frozen vegetables not covered in freezer.
08B-12-5
58
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed one.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Packaged rice pudding.
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser spray bottle not labeled. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee preparing food without any hair restraint for loose head hair . He put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table. Manager put cloth towel in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in reach in freezer .
08A-02-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled...employee grabbed chlorine gallon , raw chicken and then engaged to prepared food without washing hand changed gloves. Employee washed hands after discussion. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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
61
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At threaded faucet next to mop sink; splitter added, hose attached, no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Souvlaki last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Souvlaki on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Souvlaki?
Across the inspection record, “employee touched soiled surface and then engaged” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Souvlaki.
How does Souvlaki compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Souvlaki most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Souvlaki's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Souvlaki have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Souvlaki 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 Souvlaki inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Souvlaki is inspected around three times per year on average.
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