Cuisine Lakay Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Cuisine Lakay Restaurant 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 19, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Exterior storeroom door has a gap at the threshold that opens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to other Fort Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator corrected on site. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marks on Turkey with gravy, spaghetti, all made 36-48 hours ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior storeroom door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet for kitchen handwashing sink in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
67
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in restroom. Operator provided.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in kitchen. Operator correct.
31B-05-4
Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
70
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: No proof provided. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Operator has not passed Food Manager Exam. Repeat. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: No proof of Food Manager Certification provided. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: No proof provided. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Operator has not passed Food Manager Exam. Repeat. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: No proof provided. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Observed the door still has a gap at the bottom. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
86
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
67
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator is scheduled to take his CPFM exam today. Per District Office, operator has 7 day extension to obtain Certified Professional Food Manager license and train staff as Food Handlers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: 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. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator is scheduled to take his CPFM exam today. Per District Office, operator has 7 day extension to obtain Certified Professional Food Manager license. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
50-09-4
67
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: 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** **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front door has gap to side of door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: Basic - Exterior back door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front door has gap to side of door. **Warning** **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front counter. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-69-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cuisine Lakay Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cuisine Lakay Restaurant on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cuisine Lakay Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “exterior storeroom door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cuisine Lakay Restaurant.
How does Cuisine Lakay Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Cuisine Lakay Restaurant most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Cuisine Lakay Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cuisine Lakay Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cuisine Lakay Restaurant 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 Cuisine Lakay Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cuisine Lakay Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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