LAKAY RESTAURANT
2695 N MILITARY TRL STE 25, West Palm Beach FL 33409 · 561.615.7088
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
FEB 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
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5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.
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. Provided poster to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026040417 | Apr 7, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2024055765 | Aug 19, 2024 | Feb 3, 2025 | $560 |
| 2--2018041248 | Jul 16, 2018 | Aug 29, 2018 | $400 |
| 2--2016015734 | Mar 29, 2016 | May 3, 2016 | $400 |
| 2--2016013244 | Mar 12, 2016 | Apr 5, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee arrived at establishment, put on gloves, and began preparing food, without washing hands. Educated employee on proper handwashing procedures, and employee washed hands and changed gloves.
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. Provided poster to operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stored on prep table in kitchen, with deep groves.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. In kitchen, interior of microwave rusted.
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handles of reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned door handles.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized cooler.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and began preparing food without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing requirements.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee used gloved hand to turn on hand washing sink, rinsed gloved hands in water and then wiped out sink basin with gloved hand then proceeded to handle clean equipment and utensils to prepare food without washing hands or changing gloves. Advised Operator of proper hand washing/single use glove wearing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area; cooked plantains (64F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held a room temperature for less than 1 hour, moved to reach in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water dripping from ceiling in kitchen into garage can by reach in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water around mop sink in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth and soiled dishes and utensils while scraping and rinsing and then handled clean equipment and utensils while preparing food at cook line without washing hands. Discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Aug 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen through rear exit door, put on gloves and began preparing food without washing hands. Advised employee to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. At glass door reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over canned drinks. Operator removed.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At Glass door reach in cooler; raw shell eggs (53F - Ambient Air Temperature Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. 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 Glass door reach in cooler; milk (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At Glass door reach in cooler; raw shell eggs (53F - Ambient Air Temperature Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Glass door reach in cooler; milk (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. At cook line; cut cabbage (54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held at room temperature less than 1 hour, moved to double door reach in cooler.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees present, engaged in food preparation/handling, no certified food manager present.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap.
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.
Feb 29, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. At dry storage area; 1 #10 size can tomato paste dented on seam. See stop sale. Operator segregated can.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. At glass door reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over canned drinks. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf of double door stainless reach in cooler.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At glass door reach in cooler; raw shell eggs (50F - Ambient Air Temperature/Cold Holding). Operator stated being held less than 4 hours, moved to double door stainless reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At glass door reach in cooler; milk (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler less than 4 hours, moved to double door stainless reach in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At glass door reach in cooler; no ambient air temperature thermometer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At glass door reach in cooler; standing water in bottom.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At kitchen; hand wash sink blocked by tub of raw fish. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At double door stainless reach in cooler; cooked chicken and cooked turkey prepared onsite and held 28 hours, not date marked. Operator applied appropriate date mark.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At cornmeal storage container; cup with no handle used to dispense. Operator removed.
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.