Luckys

21001 Nw 27Th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

American

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Luckys appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 25, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

“Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the fryers” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Among Miami Gardens restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.operator removed splitter. **Corrected On-Site**

29-34-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler soiled with dust debris.

23-03-4

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 15, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Yolette expired certificate on 7/29/24.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed chicken wings in the walk in cooler, as per operator cooked partially. Gave form to operator.

03C-89-4

Feb 20, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hot holding box :wings (111F-130F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot holding box as per operator, cooked and placed 1 hour before inspection, operator discarded items as per policy procedure. Observed marinara sauce (127F - Hot Holding) at the front counter steam table, operator reheated item marinara sauce (165F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the fryers. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Jan 25, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in bar area and kitchen entrance.

31B-04-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has an accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed shelves at the bar has dust.

22-45-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board has soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven has build up grease and soil.

22-08-4

Basic - Bar and kitchen floors are soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-73-4

Basic - Bar floor area covered with standing water. Observed by 1st handwash sink.

36-22-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food trays stacked on top of each other at front counter not air dried.

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Iced tea dispenser not cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Observed soda gun holder has build up grease. Employee cleaned soda gun holder. **Corrected On-Site**

22-13-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Luckys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Luckys on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Luckys?

Across the inspection record, “observed ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the fryers” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Luckys.

How does Luckys compare to other restaurants in Miami Gardens?

Luckys most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami Gardens average of 80.

Has Luckys' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Luckys have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Luckys 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 Luckys inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Luckys is inspected around two times per year on average.

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