LAKE EMERALD GRILL
107 LAKE EMERALD DR, Oakland Park FL 33309
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 7 visits since April 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.
APR 24
MAY 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
DEC 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024 less than sixty days.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Properly manager Renata Zuk
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024 less than sixty days.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. On raw chicken legs over raw beef in Frigidaire reach in freezer not all commercially packaged. Operator stored correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over cooked pasta in continental reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher not functioning operator aware and using three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on the floor
Nov 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed avantco reach in freezer interior with accumulation of soil residues.
Sep 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler slice Swiss cheese (49F - Cold Holding); slice American cheese (51F - Cold Holding) stored in plastic container per operator removed from reach in to flip top less than 1 hour. Not portion or prep today. Operator placed in reach in cooler.
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. Emailed operator bulletin
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.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with jasmine rice. Operator removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water handle on hand sink located by bar spinning
Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed avantco reach in freezer interior with accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve cup stored on floor in storage area. Operator elevated.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.operator labeled
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator inverted.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of shortening on floor in back kitchen area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Operator inverted.
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate10 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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris throughout.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls, pots, and pans not inverted at cook-line.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or presented.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near cook-line.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of food debris on floor at prep area.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of shortening stored on floor at prep area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach-in coolers throughout.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination next to spice rack at cook-line area.
No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.
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.