SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
819 LAKE AVE, Lake Worth FL 33460 · 561-907-0247
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023014745 | Feb 23, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2020011780 | Feb 27, 2020 | Aug 24, 2020 | $800 |
| 2--2019052701 | Oct 15, 2019 | Nov 15, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink by back prep area. Operator provided.
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Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield above cook line in disrepair, hanging down. Operator repaired.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in back prep area.
Aug 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Plumbing system in disrepair. At kitchen, sink near entrance is in disrepair.
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current DBPR license not displayed. License is current in system.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At kitchen, heavy ice buildup in chest freezer.
Plumbing system in disrepair. At kitchen, sink near entrance is in disrepair.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Round plastic portion cup used to scoop salt. Manager discarded the portion cup and put scoop with handle.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License current in the system. Emailed paperless license information. Walked him through. License on the phone. He will print and post.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on walk in cooler door handle. Explained
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Rice scoop handle in contact with rice. Manager removed the scoops.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Explained to server. Silverware needs to air dry.
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over lemons in walk in cooler. Explained and employee rearranged.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light purple color liquid spray bottle not labeled. Explained and manager labeled.
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. Clear plastic cup of water without lid. Explained and employee discarded the cup.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook opened the door with gloved hands to the dining room to get to go containers then opened the walk in cooler to get products then started to handle clean plates without properly changing gloves. Explained and he changed the gloves.
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/ certificate for Taner Yontem expired on 01/31/2024
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light purple color liquid spray bottle not labeled.
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.half filled beverage glass without lid on shelf next to coolers on cook line.( as per cook this is female cooks water ). Explained and removed the beverage cup.
Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins.
Jan 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in chest freezer at entrance to kitchen. Operator removed.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.