SOUVLAKI GRILLE
795 BELVEDERE RD, West Palm Beach FL 33405 · 561.655.6333
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2017016205 | Mar 27, 2017 | May 1, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. lemon soup (48F - Cooling); cooked rice (45F - Cooling) cooling in deep filled covered containers at cook line reach in cooler. Per operator, item was cooling for more than 6 hours overnight. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. lemon soup (48F - Cooling); cooked rice (45F - Cooling) cooling in deep filled covered containers at cook line reach in cooler. Per operator, item was cooling for more than 6 hours overnight.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. lemon soup (48F - Cooling); cooked rice (45F - Cooling) cooling in deep filled covered containers at cook line reach in cooler. Per operator, item was cooling for more than 6 hours overnight.
Equipment in poor repair. Raw fish storage container at front cook line area heavily chipped/cracked.
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Boxed baklava stored on rim of kitchen hand sink. Operator removed.
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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working container of salt not labeled at back prep room.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over hard seltzer bottles. Employee moved drinks
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, bottles of water stored on floor
Aug 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, tzatziki sauce stored on floor. Oil stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage.
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.
Feb 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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
Nov 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
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
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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under three compartment sink in prep room.
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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In prep room.
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large spoon stored in prep room hand sink. Manager removed the spoon.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter hand sink. Employee stocked.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of oils stored on tiles.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board on top of hand sink in prep area
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth bucket in front hand sink at register
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
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
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
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler and back prep room
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Next to fryer
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 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 over raw beef in walk in cooler. Removed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wiping cloths and apron in hand sink in back prep area Removed
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/
Food stored on floor. Tzatziki Sauce bucket on floor in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Second freezer chest
Stored food not covered. Second freezer chest raw beef uncovered
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.