Lucy's Take Out Food

14900 Ne 6 Ave, North Miami, FL 33161

Other

Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Lucy's Take Out Food, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 13, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items inside the hand sink ( brush and scrubber).

31A-11-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed red towel under cutting board at the window service prep station.

21-04-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle touching the ice inside the ice machine. Person in charge corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2025

50-17-3

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: black beans, pork, and pasta held for more than 24/hrs without date inside walk in cooler.

02C-02-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside the sanitizer bucket l **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Food prepared and removed from original containers.

02D-01-5

Mar 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2024

50-17-3

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-24: On 03-20-2025 at the time of the callback inspection

31B-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic containers without handles inside rice bucket.

14-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Aug 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked: black beans and pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Manager put it inside the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/23

50-17-3

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and beef held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

02C-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. Poster was provided 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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef and beans held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside walk in cooler.

02C-02-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. Advised employee she corrected it

21-12-4

Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Reach in cooler gasket under coffee maker

23-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lucy's Take Out Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lucy's Take Out Food on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lucy's Take Out Food?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lucy's Take Out Food.

How does Lucy's Take Out Food compare to other restaurants in North Miami?

Lucy's Take Out Food most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the North Miami average of 80.

Has Lucy's Take Out Food's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lucy's Take Out Food have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lucy's Take Out Food 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 Lucy's Take Out Food inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lucy's Take Out Food is inspected around two times per year on average.

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