FOOD LAKAY
870 OLD DIXIE HWY #19, Lake Park FL 33403
Last inspected Apr 1, 2025 · 5 visits since January 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JAN 24
JUN 24
DEC 24
APR 25
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 live small flying insects landing on raw chicken, raw pork, -See Stop sale
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Dec 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand wash sink, running water less than 85F.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Dec 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 11 high priority.
11 High priority2 Intermediate3 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 prepared food without washing hands due to no running water on truck upon beginning of inspection. Operator turned on generator to initiate running water at hand sink.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touching raw product then proceeding to handle clean equipment without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched hands to mouth then proceeded to touch food without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing.
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Upon initial inspection, there was no running water. Operator had to start running water through pump.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 live small flying insects landing on raw chicken, raw pork, -See Stop sale
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024. Advised operator to renew license.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, Raw chicken stored over ready to eat lettuce. Advised operator of proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 live small flying insects landing on raw chicken, raw pork, -See Stop sale
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. At kitchen, tuna (60F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (72F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit without power. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, tuna (60F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (72F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit without power. See stop sale. At kitchen cook line, raw chicken (70F - Cold Holding); raw pork (51F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, cooked pork (114F- Hot holding). Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of proper hot holding parameters.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink inaccessible for employees, with bags and strainer inside.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand wash sink, running water less than 85F.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. At kitchen, raw chicken stored on floor.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At white chest freezer; raw shell eggs stored over plastic storage container of cooked goat meat. Operator moved eggs next to goat meat.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning chemical not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2022. Operator renewed license during inspection. Expires 12/1/2024.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At flip top reach in cooler; raw shell eggs (54F - Ambient Air Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler less than 1 hour, moved to white chest freezer.
Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
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