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LAKAYANM RESTAURANT

104 COLLEGE DR UNIT 8, Orange Park FL 32065 · 786-370-2347

Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2001374
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
APR 25
JAN 26
JUN 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed on floor by glass door reach in cooler in kitchen. Live roach discarded.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jun 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over ready to eat goat in standing reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Person in charge removed container.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed food handler certifications missing expiration dates, trainer name, and trainer certificate number.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on main prep table in kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4
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Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on ground at rear exit near receptacle. Grease shows signs of pouring off concrete pad and into grass near nearby retention pond.
Basic/33-20-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters above cook line dripping grease on to floor.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean containers stored on drying rack near mop sink.
Basic/16-46-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled container of white powdery substance stored on bottom shelf of center prep table.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In stand up reach in cooler, multiple to go bags of cut cabbage.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In stand up reach in cooler, plastic container of raw chicken and raw toast stored above cooked chicken and cooked goat. Operator rearranged items to proper storage levels. Also, plastic containers of raw chicken stored on top of container of raw goat. Operator rearranged items to proper storage levels.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam table in kitchen, black rice (117F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (103F - Hot Holding). Operator stated items were placed in warmer 3 hours prior. Operator placed food items on stove to bring temperature up quickly.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on flip top reach in cooler stained black.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On shelf next to three compartment sink, spray bottle of yellowish liquid not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In plastic container of flour in kitchen, bowl used as scoop. Operator removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Seasonings on top shelf of rack next to handwash sink and cook line exposed to splash from handwash sink.
Basic/08B-36-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. On ground around and behind dumpster piles of trash.
Basic/33-19-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave have food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in kitchen soiled with food debris/torn. Also, hood filters and hood system has heavy build up of black debris and grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple clean pans with old labels still on them on clean dish storage rack.
Basic/16-46-4
Open dumpster lid. On shared dumpster, right lid open.
Basic/33-16-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In plastic containers on shelf across from stand up reach in cooler, flour not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where white hose is attached.
High priority/29-34-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile above grill soiled with grease.
Basic/36-34-5
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Flip top reach in cooler ambient air at 77F. Manager stated they will not be using that reach in cooler.
Basic/14-74-7
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall around pipe at mop sink.
Basic/36-24-5
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Small reach in cooler to right of kitchen entrance sitting on unsealed wood.
Basic/14-06-4
Oct 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. On wire storage rack by water heater, medicine and vitamins stored over customer rice bags.
High priority/41-07-4
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In white standing fridge in kitchen, multiple to go bags used to store food.
High priority/14-15-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On storage rack by water heater in kitchen, soap and sanitizer stored over paper towels.
High priority/41-10-4
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. Establishment does not have clean up plan. Emailed operator form.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bottom of box reach in freezer in kitchen soiled with chicken blood and food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash station by oven in kitchen had dishes in sink. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator does not have chemical test strips for sanitizer. Inspector used his own to test sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No current license displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table in kitchen, two open employee water bottles.
Basic/12B-07-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in middle of kitchen.
Basic/40-06-5/Repeat Violation
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under standing reach in cooler and reach in freezer are soiled. Wall behind oven is soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. In kitchen, multiple unused cooking equipments.
Basic/33-31-5/Repeat Violation
Apr 9, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. No proof of training for any employee.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 9, 2024 · Employee food handler training still not completed. Manager states that she gave employee book (Safe Staff) but certificate is not present for completion. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Feb 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handling soiled dishes at triple sink with gloved hands, removed gloves, and placed new ones on to prep food items without washing hands. Person in Charge coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
High priority/12A-07-5
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. On stove top, cooking cabbage and vegetables covered by plastic to go (Walmart) grocery bags. Bags removed.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach observed on floor by glass door reach in cooler in kitchen. Live roach discarded.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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. In glass door reach in cooler in kitchen, milk and cheese 50F. Both item placed into reach in cooler approximately seven hours prior. Items discarded. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass door reach in cooler in kitchen, milk and cheese 50F. Both item placed into reach in cooler approximately seven hours prior. Items discarded. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On stove top, pan of cooked rice 125F. Person in Charge turned warmer up to reheat.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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. No written plan available. Inspector emailed Form 5030-104 (Clean Up Instructions for Vomitting/Diarrhea).
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board for flip top cooler in kitchen.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan inside hand washing sink near cook line in kitchen. Pan moved.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
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 of training for any employee.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. No proof for any employee. Inspector emailed Food Employee Reporting Agreement.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small plastic cup used as scoop in bag of sugar in kitchen.
Basic/14-01-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on cutting board in kitchen. Phone moved and stored correctly.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. At front counter, plastic soda bottles on floor. In middle of kitchen, bag of onions and container of oil on floor. Items moved and stored correctly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf below steel table for chemicals is rusted.
Basic/14-47-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple shelves and racks in kitchen. Mop sink.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of plastic utensils on floor at front counter. Foil containers in dry storage area in kitchen are not inverted. Case of to go containers on floor in kitchen. Items moved and stored correctly.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple pieces of unused/non-working equipment in kitchen.
Basic/33-31-5
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed dishes in triple sink but did not sanitize any dishes before putting them away, inspector spoke with manager about the proper way to wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry food contact surfaces.
High priority/22-45-4
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bags of raw fish stored with bags of chicken and turkey in grocey bags in reach in freezer chest in kitchen. Also raw bacon stored over cooked pork in standing reach in cooler. Also raw hamburger patties stored over cooked turkey in standing reach in cooler on kitchen.
High priority/08A-02-6
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for any sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches around mop sink/hand wash station area in kitchen.
Basic/35A-03-4
Food stored on floor. Bags of rice and beans in dry storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of cabinets at front counter.
Basic/23-03-4
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cabbage and other produce stored over open can of sauce and cooked fish in standing reach in cooler in kitchen.
Basic/08B-17-4

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