SOUVLAKI FAST
1741 PALM BEACH LAKES BLVD STE F01, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 5617194144
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025075551 | Sep 12, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2025051726 | Jul 9, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2025058270 | Aug 4, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Operator was handling bleach and with out washing hands put on gloves failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed hands and hands and put on gloves.
Can opener Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Operator washed and sanitized.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towel at sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap at sink.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed pink substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labled degreaser.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of fry oil on floor. Operator placed on shelf.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Sep 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in kitchen handsink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser not labeled at kitchen storage table. Operator labeled.
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.
Aug 5, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Inside walk in cooler boxes of food stored on floor discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Aug 5, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Inside walk in cooler boxes of food stored on floor discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) discussed with operator who corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Aug 4, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under three compartment sink floor soiled with food debris, discussed with operator to clean and Sanitize areas.
Food stored on floor. Inside walk in cooler boxes of food stored on floor discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) discussed with operator who corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
Jul 10, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed paper cups microwave door handle and interior.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can grease on hood vent and floor underneath stoves and refrigerator.
Jul 9, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 17 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Observed ice machine soiled with, mold-like substance or slime.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed one employee metal container with dressing without handle in ice machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed paper cups microwave door handle and interior.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in can opener in kitchen at cook line.
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale.
Food stored on floor. Observed one employee plastic container with dressing on floor in walk-in refrigerator. Operator placed on shelf.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can grease on hood vent and floor underneath stoves and refrigerator.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and salad dressing and squeeze bottles not labeled..
Jan 6, 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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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.
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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observe case of bread on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator placed on shelf.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observe case cups and straws stored on Floor at front counter. Operator removed.
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.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; potato (121F - Hot Holding). Operator placed in oven to reheat.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee, open bottle of water on food prep table.
Jan 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Can opener soiled with food debris. Observe ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe plastic container in front counter hand wash sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observe paper cups stored on floor at front counter.
Jan 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid for license during inspection.
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.
Can opener soiled with food debris. Observe ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe plastic container in front counter hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at both hand wash sinks.
Food stored on floor. Observe feta cheese on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observe knife stored between flip top refrigerator.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observe old labels on bus pans in walk-in refrigerator.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observe paper cups stored on floor at front counter.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observe employee drying hand on soiled towel.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observe ice machine soild with mold like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe no paper towels in both hand wash sinks
Food stored on floor. Observe water bottle plastic,and bag of onions on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
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.