Lake Emerald Grill
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Lake Emerald Grill, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 2, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Lake Emerald Grill's latest score of 100 sits above the Oakland Park average of 85. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Properly manager Renata Zuk **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
82
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024 less than sixty days.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. On raw chicken legs over raw beef in Frigidaire reach in freezer not all commercially packaged. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over cooked pasta in continental reach in cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dishwasher not functioning operator aware and using three compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize.
16-55-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of cooking oil stored on the floor
08B-38-4
50
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed avantco reach in freezer interior with accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
90
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler slice Swiss cheese (49F - Cold Holding); slice American cheese (51F - Cold Holding) stored in plastic container per operator removed from reach in to flip top less than 1 hour. Not portion or prep today. Operator placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Emailed operator bulletin **Warning**
11-27-4
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
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with jasmine rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water handle on hand sink located by bar spinning **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/ freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed avantco reach in freezer interior with accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve cup stored on floor in storage area. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
47
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of shortening on floor in back kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
82
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris throughout.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles throughout.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls, pots, and pans not inverted at cook-line.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or presented.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near cook-line.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulation of food debris on floor at prep area.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of shortening stored on floor at prep area.
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination next to spice rack at cook-line area.
25-06-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach-in coolers throughout.
14-33-4
50
Jan 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
95
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dm sanitizer at 0ppm.
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed carton of cigarettes stored in reach in cooler #1. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-07-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lake Emerald Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lake Emerald Grill on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lake Emerald Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lake Emerald Grill.
How does Lake Emerald Grill compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?
Lake Emerald Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Oakland Park average of 85.
Has Lake Emerald Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lake Emerald Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lake Emerald Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Lake Emerald Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lake Emerald Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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