SAVEURS LAKAY RESTAURANT
6043 MIRAMAR PKWY, Miramar FL 33023
Last inspected Sep 15, 2025 · 12 visits since August 2023
□ 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.
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 3 Live roaches in walk in cooler. Unit not in use. 2) 2 live roaches under red refrigerator entrance of kitchen. 3) 2 live roaches under small white chest freezer in kitchen. Manager removed, cleaned and sanitized areas during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024004161 | Jan 5, 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Sep 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beef soup (47F - Cooling); Cooked Rice and Peas (46F - Cooling). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with cooked food. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beef soup (47F - Cooling); Cooked Rice and Peas (46F - Cooling). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Napkins and plastic cups stored in front counter handwashing sink. Manager removed during inspection.
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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 soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Manager replaced during inspection.
1light shield missing in kitchen.
Case of plantains and case of limes stored on floor in walk in cooler,. Manager elevated.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
May 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Manager not certified.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by restroom.
Feb 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Bags of raw chicken stored above bags of Fries in chest freezer next to walk in cooler. Cook inverted.
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. Manager not certified.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Employee replaced.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 soap provided at handwash sink in front counter. Employee provided.
Employee handwashing sink soiled with grease and food debris. Cook cleaned during inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by restroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front counter. Sign provided to operator.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test kit.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Jul 25, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Samantha Archange- 01-19-2024 Expired
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 2 light shields missing.
Jul 24, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 3 Live roaches in walk in cooler. Unit not in use. 2) 2 live roaches under red refrigerator entrance of kitchen. 3) 2 live roaches under small white chest freezer in kitchen. Manager removed, cleaned and sanitized areas during inspection.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Samantha Archange- 01-19-2024 Expired
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test kit.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 2 light shields missing.
Jul 23, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw shell eggs stored above Celery, Parsley and Cooked soup in red reach in cooler. Manager inverted.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 3 Live roaches in walk in cooler. Unit not in use. 2) 2 live roaches under red refrigerator entrance of kitchen. 3) 2 live roaches under small white chest freezer in kitchen. Manager removed, cleaned and sanitized areas during inspection.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Samantha Archange- 01-19-2024 Expired
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Fryers soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test kit.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 2 light shields missing.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Red Refrigerator- Cooked pasta (50F - Cooling) Per cook food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked pasta stored in thank you bag. Cook discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Red Refrigerator- Cooked pasta (50F - Cooling) Per cook food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Sanitizer test kit.
Case of water stored on floor front counter. Cook elevated.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.2 Light shields missing in establishment.
Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf under prep table in cook line next to triple sink rusted.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken stored in standing water next to triple sink in kitchen. Cook stored under running water.
Jan 5, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided.
Jan 4, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 11 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Beg of raw chicken stored above bag of beef in small black freezer in dry storage area. Manager inverted.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1) 10 rodent droppings behind containers of corn meal in dry storage area away from kitchen. 2) 8 rodent droppings on container in dry storage area away from the kitchen. 3) 3 rodent droppings on shelf next to clean containers in dry storage area away from kitchen. 4) 2 rodent droppings front of stove in kitchen. 5) 3 rodent droppings under small chest freezer in kitchen. 6) 5 rodent droppings in dining room away from kitchen. 7) 4 rodent droppings under cooler front counter away from kitchen. Manager cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Oven Cooked rice (100F-115F-Hot Holding) Per manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. To go bags and container of forks stored in hand washing sink front counter. Manager removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front counter. Manager replaced.
1) Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. 2) cases of soda and water stored on floor front counter. Manager elevated.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of corn meal in dry storage area. Manager removed.
Ceiling tile missing. 1 ceiling tile missing in dining room.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Lower shelf under steam table and lower shelf under prep table in kitchen.
Aug 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook cleaned during inspection.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 2, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Walk in cooler- Cooked Pork (48-50F - Cold Holding); Cooked rice (47-49F - Cold Holding); Cooked bean soup (47-49F - Cold Holding); Pikliz (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked Turkey (52F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit overnights. Items not prepared nor portioned. today. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler- Cooked Pork (48-50F - Cold Holding); Cooked rice (47-49F - Cold Holding); Cooked bean soup (47-49F - Cold Holding); Pikliz (47F - Cold Holding); Cooked Turkey (52F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit overnights. Items not prepared nor portioned today. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hands washing sinks. Employee provided.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. HWS front counter water turned off.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of cornmeal in dry storage area. Cook removed.
Cases of water stored on floor in walk in cooler. Container of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook cleaned during inspection.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of corn meal not labeled in storage area. Manager labeled during inspection.
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.