NANA LAKAY TAKE OUT RESTAURANT
1038 NW 9TH AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 · 954-696-2294
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof available.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut melon no date marks. Per operator more than 24 hours prior from preparation.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed no gloves being used for ready to eat food.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach stored in a discarded water bottle.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof available.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. 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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut melon no date marks. Per operator more than 24 hours prior from preparation.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of coolers observed with food build up and debris.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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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.
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.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 937 PARK AVE, Lake Park — this licence has since moved.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At chemical storage shelf spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled, operator labeled as containing sanitizer.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 937 PARK AVE, Lake Park — this licence has since moved.
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.