Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

819 LAKE AVE · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33460

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 14, 2019
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2928740
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7010226
DBPR license6020874

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 14, 2019 4:26 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 15, 2019 10:20 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#5High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.1 in hand sink on cook line. Manager cleaned. 10 plus under pizza ovens 7 on top of the pizza oven 1 on top of the wooden pizza spatula on top of the pizza oven 10 plus on floor in the right side corner of the pizza oven 15 on top of dishwasher Too many to count under west side of the front counter north side of the soda machine. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority35A-18-4

High Priority – Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks on pipe next to hand sink on cook line. Rub marks around the hole on top of electrical box over hand sink on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on mop sink splitter. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by dishwasher. Manager stocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light red color liquid. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-45-4

Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Box of carrots stored on floor in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-41-4

Basic – Fan cover in walk-in cooler/freezer has accumulation of dust or debris. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-31-4

Basic – Hole in ceiling / wall on top of electrical box over hand sink on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Compact fluorescent bulb missing shield in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.