LAKAY FOOD SPOT
12325 NE 6 AVE, North Miami FL 33161 · 786.531.2005
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches on the shelf where single service items are stored. In kitchen area. Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall by triple sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025060860 | Aug 15, 2025 | Dec 3, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: turkey and pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside the walk in cooler.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic containers with food on the floor inside walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hall on wall by wall in cooler door.
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No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink pipe in disrepair.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2025
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Aug 18, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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: chicken, pork frozen held for more than 24/hrs without date marked. Inside walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. No grease receptacle.
Aug 16, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches on the shelf where single service items are stored. In kitchen area. Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall by triple sink.
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwashing sink by triple sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork frozen held for more than 24/hrs without date marked. Inside walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches under register table. In kitchen area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor throughout the kitchen.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. No grease receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled gasket soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking under mop sink.
Aug 15, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 8 live roaches on the shelf where single service items are stored. In kitchen area. Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall by triple sink.
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwashing sink by triple sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork frozen held for more than 24/hrs without date marked. Inside walk in cooler gasket soiled.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches under register table. In kitchen area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Food debris on the floor throughout the kitchen.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. No grease receptacle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled gasket soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Pipe leaking under mop sink.
Jul 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 6, 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 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with raw chicken on the floor inside walk in freezer.
Apr 2, 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 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with raw chicken on the floor inside walk in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk behind cooking equipments grease.
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2024
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was provided to operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning supplies in it. PIC removed it.
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 proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphones on preparation table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case with raw chicken on the floor inside walk in freezer.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink was removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walk behind cooking equipments grease.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was provided to operator
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Apr 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was provided to operator.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked food it held for more than 24/hrs without date marked. Inside walk in cooler and reach in cooler.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container with raw chicken on the floor in kitchen area. Employee put on top of the shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster was provided to operator
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta : goat held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in freezer.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic containers with food on the floor inside walk in cooler.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.