Lucky City
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Lucky City stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 5, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling not smooth” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Lucky City's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. curry goat (122F - Hot Holding), forgot to turn on steam table. Turned steam table on and Reheated goat to 179°f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottles of water on the prep table on cook line.. Chef removed bottles of water **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of food on the floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water. Chef moved utensil **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers not labeled with its contents.
02D-01-5
64
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stereo improperly stored above utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles, in dry storage. Manager moved stereo to chemicals area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops sitting in standing water. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water above the prep table
12B-07-4
61
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Dec 13, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 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. Dish washer chlorine ppm at 0 . Manager changed buckets and primed unit to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cabbage ; (69F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Chef said it was there for one hour. Moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form emailed **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls being used to scoop rice,blood Sausage filling and cooked chicken. Manager discarded bowls and replaced with spoons. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on the cook line. Manager discarded bottles of water **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 bags of potato on the floor in dry storage area. Chef picked both bags off the floor **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Hood filters/grease extractors not designed to be easily removable for cleaning. Hood filters need to be cleaned over cook line
14-49-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoons in standing water. Chef moved items out of water and sanitized units **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken in three compartments sink. Chef moved chicken to walk in cooler to thaw **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers not labeled **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 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. Chlorine ppm at 0 . Manager changed sanitizer bucket primed machine to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Containers of Cabbage ; (55F - Cold Holding) left on counter during lunch hour. Manager put cabbage in walk in cooler
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Manager labeled flour barrels **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as a scoop for rice. Manager discarded bowl and replaced with a metal scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles are buckling by the edges above the dishwasher
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.opened half drunk bottle of water on prep table. Manager discarded bottle of water **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of frozen chicken on the floor in the walk in freezers **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle of soda in reach in cooler on cook line next to raw chicken. Manager discarded bottle of soda **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
47
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
86
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors under cook line equipment . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed metal screen door open with gap. Rain from outside entering establishment/vermin present **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-04: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
35B-05-4
90
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 5 live roaches under cook line equipment going into gap where metal wall meets floor in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door flip top: cooked noodles (52°F); cooked pork (63°F); cooked chicken (58°F); cooked egg roll (54°F). Monitored unit for 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. Operator states items have been in unit for 2 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 2 cans of wd40 stored above food items on shelf outside of walk in cooler. Operator removed **Warning**
41-10-4
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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Operator called for service **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on ground outside of walk in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 79°F in front of cook line. Operator moved to ware washing area **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on wire shelf holding microwave shelf on cook line **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed metal screen door open with gap. Rain from outside entering establishment/vermin present **Warning**
35B-05-4
Basic - Objectionable odors under cook line equipment . **Warning**
36-64-5
35
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
14-17-4
90
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage (69F - Cold Holding) left on counter, chef moved to walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine on shelf above cutting board on cook line. Chef removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water above cutting board. Chef removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
38-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lucky City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lucky City on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lucky City?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lucky City.
How does Lucky City compare to other restaurants in Margate?
Lucky City most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Margate average of 80.
Has Lucky City's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lucky City have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lucky City 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 Lucky City inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lucky City is inspected around three times per year on average.
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