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PIKLIZ CAFE INC

7946 W. MCNAB RD, North Lauderdale FL 33068

Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1625641
Grade history
SEP 23
JUL 24
AUG 25
≈ ERRATIC

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

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. 7 live small flying insects in the food prep area by the hand sink in kitchen. 2. 1 live small flying insect at the front counter. Operator removed mop, cleaned and sanitized area. No live small flying insects observed after cleaning.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 3, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024
High priority/50-17-3/Warning/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · License paid for 2025 but not 2026. Time Extended/Return visit Feb 3, 2026 · Observed license expired since December 1st, 2025. Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available for three compartment sink and sanitizer bucket.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · No chemical test strips available at time of call back inspection. Admin Complaint/Return visit Feb 3, 2026 · Observed no chemical test strips for chlorine as the main sanitizer. Admin Complaint
Dec 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024
High priority/50-17-3/Warning/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · License paid for 2025 but not 2026. Time Extended
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Elizabeth Alexis( owner) has no proof of certified food manager training.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · No proof of certified food manager training at time of call back inspection provided for Elizabeth Alexis( owner). Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available for three compartment sink and sanitizer bucket.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · No chemical test strips available at time of call back inspection. Admin Complaint
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at either handwashing sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 3, 2025 · No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. No paper towels at hand wash sink at front counter. Time Extended
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at front bar area, partially blocked by reach in refrigerator.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Elizabeth Alexis( owner) has no proof of certified food manager training.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available for three compartment sink and sanitizer bucket.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at either handwashing sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Jul 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Sep 16, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Sep 16, 2023 · Observed same. Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Sep 16, 2023 · Test kits ordered. Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 16, 2023 · No proof of any training for employees over 60 days. Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Avantco reach in freezer at the front counter, torn door gasket.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 16, 2023 · Gasket placed on order. Time Extended
Sep 15, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority8 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. 7 live small flying insects in the food prep area by the hand sink in kitchen. 2. 1 live small flying insect at the front counter. Operator removed mop, cleaned and sanitized area. No live small flying insects observed after cleaning.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Liquid sanitizer and pine sol stored next to a container of chickpeas and food prep utensils on shelf above food prep table in prep room. Operator removed, stored properly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Quaternary sanitizer solution 300ppm, in wiping cloth bucket at front counter. Operator remade to 200ppm.
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided operator poster.
Intermediate/11-07-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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 operator poster.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the front counter and food prep area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Provided Operator with poster.
Intermediate/53A-15-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Avantco reach in freezer at the front counter, torn door gasket.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching rice. Operator corrected.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator poster.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the front counter hand sink and prep room hand sink. Provided operator poster.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored wet in mop bucket next to hand sink. Operator removed mop.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored by the faucet of the food prep sink. Operator removed and stored in sanitizer solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.