Aki E La Vaina Food & Lounge

1928 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Aki E La Vaina Food & Lounge appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. Aki E La Vaina Food & Lounge was last inspected on Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

By comparison, the average Hollywood facility scores 75, putting Aki E La Vaina Food & Lounge on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above unwashed potatoes in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing pink substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves ceviche with raw fish, steak undercooked. No consumer advisory posted. Provided to operator and operator posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02B-02-5

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Chlorine test kit provided for quaternary sanitizer. **Warning**

16-32-5

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serves ceviche with raw fish, menu does not indicate that ceviche is served raw. Discussed with operator **Warning**

02B-01-5

Intermediate - 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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Probe thermometers provided measure 120F+ **Warning**

05-03-4

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on prep table shelf on cook line **Warning**

14-20-4

Basic - Tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. Discussed with operator **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-20-4

Mar 6, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Aki E La Vaina Food & Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Aki E La Vaina Food & Lounge on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Aki E La Vaina Food & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?

Aki E La Vaina Food & Lounge most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.

Has Aki E La Vaina Food & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aki E La Vaina Food & Lounge have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Aki E La Vaina Food & Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Aki E La Vaina Food & Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Aki E La Vaina Food & Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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