Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

SOFRA MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 27, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3417259
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8596867
DBPR license6020874

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 3

#5Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – 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

#6Intermediate53B-13-5

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.

#7Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Light purple color liquid spray bottle not labeled.

Basic 3

#1Basic12B-12-5

Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-69-4

Basic – Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#3Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bins.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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