CUISINE LAKAY RESTAURANT
119 W SUNRISE BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 · 954-548-5730
Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · 11 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022043976 | Aug 25, 2022 | Apr 4, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2021008349 | Feb 12, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed oxtails located in freezer in only non food quality shopping bag.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at men's rest room hand washing sink. Operator provided.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at kitchen dispenser.
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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. Observed cooked turkey and chicken, etc, no date marking. Per operator all 36-48 hrs since preparation.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray can of insect repellent on shelf with canned goods. Operator labeled relocated.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restrooms.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several walls either holes.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed sink drain in ladies room leaking.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2025 license past due 12-01-2024.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed gravy in freezer with no date mark. Per operator 72 hours ago.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Employee restroom hand washing sink has drain pipe in disrepair
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Exterior storeroom door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet for kitchen handwashing sink in disrepair.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator corrected on site.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marks on Turkey with gravy, spaghetti, all made 36-48 hours ago.
Exterior storeroom door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet for kitchen handwashing sink in disrepair.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Observed gravy, turkey, pork chops, all per operator, more than 24 hours no date marks.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain in Restroom hand sink broken.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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 soap provided at handwash sink in restroom. Operator provided.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in kitchen. Operator correct.
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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.