Luka Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
11
Score
Luka Restaurant has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 27 violations lately compared to roughly 15 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “working containers of food removed” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Luka Restaurant's 11 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
8
Major latest
20
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food in a hermetically sealed container received from an unapproved source. See stop sale. Observed establishment unable to provide proof of hermetically sealed product at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: No approved plan for this location and commissary and no data logger installed in cold holding unit. **Time Extended**
01A-16-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose below rim of three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
29-37-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed Exterior mop sink missing a backflow preventer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed table top slicer at prep area, soiled with food debris. Observed can opener blade at prep table area soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at kitchen area, and front counter blocked and inaccessible. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit of any kind. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment unable to provide a haccp plan for ROP products at walk I. Cooler, as per manager items where purchased from a commissary. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: No approved plan for this location and commissary and no data logger installed in cold holding unit. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed cooked beef, cooked chicken, black beans and soup stored in ROP packaging with ilegible labeling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: No approved plan for this location and commissary and no data logger installed in cold holding unit. **Time Extended**
03G-06-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter next to ice machine, not serviced as per manufacture recommendation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at sink next ice machine at prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine and on dishwashing racks. Observed dish racks soiled with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at warewashing area not smooth and easily cleaned. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent and ceiling tiles over steam table at kitchen area heavily soiled with grease buildup.. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on shelf at prep area, metal pots, and plastic ice bucket not inverted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line three white cutting boards and foot line with deep marks and not easily clean. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation at front counter and throughout restaurant wearing bracelets and watches. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at ware washing area, wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach freezer at Cook line, torn, and poor repair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed heavy grease buildup on the cook line area ceiling tiles and walls. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
36-63-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles at rear exit in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cases of soda and bottled water stored in box truck outside of restaurant. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
08B-37-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed at cook line hood filter missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in cooler at coffee station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shield at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Fan cover at walk-in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed cart in proofer at kitchen area soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris. Observed interior of reach in cooler at preparing soiled with food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single use items stored in a box truck outside of building. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
25-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at prep area next to double door standing freezer soiled with food debris **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-19: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
11
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
10 critical violations. 10 major violations. 26 minor violations.
View 46 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employees not washing in between tasks. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Food in a hermetically sealed container received from an unapproved source. See stop sale. Observed establishment unable to provide proof of hermetically sealed product at walk in cooler. **Warning**
01A-16-4
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 6 cases of beef and chicken empanadas with no labels and or invoices of where it was processed. **Warning**
01A-05-4
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment unable to provide a parasite destruction letter. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at ambient temperature. Manager placed eggs in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed spray hose below rim of three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 6 cases of beef and chicken empanadas with no labels and or invoices of where it was processed. **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in drawers at cook line cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Viena sausages (48F - Cold Holding); seared beef (50F - Cold Holding) sausages (69F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (105F - Hot Holding) at steam table. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed Exterior mop sink missing a backflow preventer. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unaware of proper holding temperature. **Warning**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed table top slicer at prep area, soiled with food debris. Observed can opener blade at prep table area soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at kitchen area, and front counter blocked and inaccessible. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit of any kind. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Observed establishment cannot provide employee health agreements. Emailed form to manager. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment unable to provide a haccp plan for ROP products at walk I. Cooler, as per manager items where purchased from a commissary. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed cooked beef, cooked chicken, black beans and soup stored in ROP packaging with ilegible labeling. **Warning**
03G-06-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter next to ice machine, not serviced as per manufacture recommendation. **Warning**
29-28-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at sink next ice machine at prep area. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shield at walk in cooler. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Fan cover at walk-in cooler soiled with dust debris. Observed cart in proofer at kitchen area soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler /Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris. Observed interior of reach in cooler at preparing soiled with food debris **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single use items stored in a box truck outside of building. **Warning**
25-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at prep area next to double door standing freezer soiled with food debris **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth at prep area not stored in sanitizer. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of sugar at juice station now properly labeled. Observed bag of flour not properly labeled at prep area manager labeled items during inspection **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine and on dishwashing racks. Observed dish racks soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at warewashing area not smooth and easily cleaned. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent and ceiling tiles over steam table at kitchen area heavily soiled with grease buildup.. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed on shelf at prep area, metal pots, and plastic ice bucket not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line three white cutting boards and foot line with deep marks and not easily clean. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an open container of an employee over prep table. Observed jacket, gurdle and handbags, stored next to food items at prep area manager removed items **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaging in food preparation at front counter and throughout restaurant wearing bracelets and watches. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees at cook line, not wearing hair strength while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers at ware washing area, wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach freezer at Cook line, torn, and poor repair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed heavy grease buildup on the cook line area ceiling tiles and walls. **Warning**
36-63-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tiles at rear exit in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cases of soda and bottled water stored in box truck outside of restaurant. **Warning**
08B-37-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed at cook line hood filter missing. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in cooler at coffee station. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle, touching ice at front counter. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives / utensils stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed utensil stored in between triple sink, and the wall at where washing area **Warning**
10-17-4
2
Jul 31, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at cook line heavily soiled with grease buildup.. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchen area soiled with grease debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards grooved and not easily cleaned. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee's purse and cell phone on prep table. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear kitchen exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82
Jul 30, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed two flying insects at rear preparation area in the not landing and one in kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored over avocados at walk in cooler. Employee removed eggs and stored accordingly. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed PORK BELLY (71F - Cooling); sliced ham (48F - Cooling); PICO DE GALLO (51F - Cooling); HAMBURGER PATTIES (54F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than four hours. Observed at kitchen flip top QUINOA (48F - Cooling); MOZZARELLA CHEESE (61F - Cooling) as per manager more than four hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at walk in cooler garbanzo beans (55F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed PORK BELLY (71F - Cooling); sliced ham (48F - Cooling); PICO DE GALLO (51F - Cooling); HAMBURGER PATTIES (54F - Cooling) at walk in cooler, as per manager more than four hours. Observed at kitchen flip top QUINOA (48F - Cooling); MOZZARELLA CHEESE (61F - Cooling) as per manager more than four hours. **Warning**
03D-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris. Observed tongs touching trash can. Manager sent tongs to be washed. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at cook line heavily soiled with grease buildup.. Observed ceiling tiles at kitchen area soiled with grease debris. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards grooved and not easily cleaned. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee's purse and cell phone on prep table. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation not wearing a proper hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler not cooling proper with a temperature of 55F. Technician arrived during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear kitchen exit. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed two sticky fly traps at preparation area located near rear exit. Operator had employee removed traps. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler / Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
29
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
33
Oct 21, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed front counter chlorine cup sanitizer at 00ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Observed dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed front counter chlorine cup sanitizer machine at 00ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw swai fish and raw chicken stored over cooked chicken and cooked beef in walk in cooler. Also observed ice cubes stored under raw salmon and raw pork in freezer. Operator rearranged items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Observed raw swai fish stored over cooked chicken in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non-food grade brush being used at coffee station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non-food grade brush being used at coffee station. **Time Extended**
14-14-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 employees Frank and Catalina with expired food handlers certificates. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Observed employees Frank and Catalina with expired food handlers certificates. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed can of WD40 and can of foam sealer stored in kitchen over and next to orange juice machine. Employee removed products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Observed can of foam sealer stored on shelf in kitchen prep area above orange juice machine. **Time Extended**
41-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sinks removed from back wall next to rear door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Observed hand wash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sinks removed from back wall next to rear door. **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner stored not inverted. Observed pots and pans not inverted at preparation area shelf. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Observed pots and pans not inverted at preparation area shelf. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 cell phones stored above cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Observed cell phones and chargers stored above cook line. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of mayonnaise stored on floor of walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Observed cases of juice and bucket of syrup stored on floor of walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair at base of back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Observed wall in disrepair at base of back door. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in cooler at coffee station, at cooler at juice station, and door of walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Observed ice buildup up in reach in cooler at coffee station, at cooler at juice station, and door of walk-in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over clean plates table next to dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Observed Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over clean plates table next to dish machine. **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink at cook line. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at sandwich low boy at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at sandwich low boy at cook line. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelving in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Observed rusted shelving in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar bin and sugar container not labeled at juice station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Observed sugar bin and sugar container not labeled at juice station. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
26
Oct 14, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 27 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed front counter chlorine cup sanitizer at 00ppm. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw swai fish and raw chicken stored over cooked chicken and cooked beef in walk in cooler. Also observed ice cubes stored under raw salmon and raw pork in freezer. Operator rearranged items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot box; tequeno (115F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than an hour. Operator increased temperature of hot box. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand washing sinks removed from back wall next to rear door. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers in hand washing sink at front counter, employee removed containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non-food grade brush being used at coffee station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-14-4
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 employees Frank and Catalina with expired food handlers certificates. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed can of WD40 and can of foam sealer stored in kitchen over and next to orange juice machine. Employee removed products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic deli portion cup in sugar bin at preparation area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles in prep area of kitchen soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner stored not inverted. Observed pots and pans not inverted at preparation area shelf. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 cell phones stored above cook line. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Observed a container of cut fruit stored inside ice bin at front counter. Employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-31-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of mayonnaise stored on floor of walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair at base of back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in cooler at coffee station, at cooler at juice station, and door of walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over clean plates table next to dish machine. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at sandwich low boy at cook line. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut tomatoes not covered at walk-in cooler. Operator took containers to be covered. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelving in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar bin and sugar container not labeled at juice station. **Warning**
02D-01-5
14
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. oper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm at front counter dish machine. Advised to Chef to use kitchen dish machine that is properly using chlorine sanitizer at 100ppm. **Repeat Violation**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to triple sink at kitchen area. Chef provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located behind front counter.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade brush used in food/food preparation area. Observed a "regular paint brush " with metal wrapping, used to clean coffee debris at coffee station.
14-14-4
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 to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container stored in handwash sink located at front counter. Employee removed items stored in handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed approximately 5+ foo employees engaged in food and beverage preparation with Certified Food Manager, Carolina Lopez, not present at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups and deli portion cups left inside containers of sugar and salt, stored under kitchen counters. Chef removed cups stored in food containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotel and Restaurant license dated October 1, 2023 posted on wall near coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and heavily grooved located at kitchen prep coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing wall tiles located near kitchen dish machine.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located at kitchen ice machine. Chef placed scoop in an upright position. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at coffee station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed several take-out containers and lids not kept inverted, located a shelves above kitchen prep coolers. Chef inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food storage container of sugar not labeled, located under kitchen counter.
02D-01-5
30
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed and tested dish machine behind front counter at 0ppm. Establishment has a chlorine dish machine at main kitchen area which is sanitizing properly at 100ppm. Advised to use dish machine at main kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
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 to Manager at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located next to three compartment sink. Employee placed paper towel at dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 to Manager at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine located at kitchen dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food stored in a container of sugar, located across from three compartment sink.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling tiles and vents at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or provided. Operator needs to contact DBPR Customer Service to reset online account to access and print current license.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable located at kitchen prep coolers. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler located next to reach in freezer, across from fryer station. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located at ice machine, across from three compartment sink. Handle of ice scoop was placed in a upright position. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located between steamtable and prep cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of water and a container of salt not properly identified, stored on shelving above steamtable. Chef labeled each squeeze bottle and container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
41
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The license was paid for during the inspection but didn't update in my IPad. Confirmation number 22603383888.
50-17-3
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 provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the drink station.
31B-02-4
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 provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the ware washing area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The manager had it cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the ware wash area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in freezer gasket torn. Observed the upright freezer door handle cracked at the kitchen entrance. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed in the chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the drink station. Sign provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the preparation area. Observed the hood filters soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the front counter area.
02D-01-5
27
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over avocados in the walk-in cooler. The owner moved the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese cachito ( 122F- Hot Holding); beef empanadas (122F - Hot Holding); cheese pastry (122F - Hot Holding Observed at front counter area. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Asiago cheese (51F - Cold Holding) shredded cheese (61F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (61F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (61F - Cold Holding) raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding) Observed at the cook line reach in coolers..**Warning** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); Asiago cheese (51F - Cold Holding) shredded cheese (61F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (61F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (61F - Cold Holding) raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese cachito ( 122F- Hot Holding); beef empanadas (122F - Hot Holding); cheese pastry (122F - Hot Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas in water at 97°F. The manager removed the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw frozen pork over empanadas in the upright freezer. **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on the preparation reach in cooler in the cook line area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the ware washing area and back door. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to the ware washing area. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a large container in the back room. The manager removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the upright freezer located in the cook line. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed next to the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in freezer gasket torn. Observed the perpetration reach In cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed three 5 gallon containers of cooking oil and large containers of mayo on the floor next to the proofer. Observed several containers on the walk-in cooler floor including sauces and milk. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The owner moved the scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife between the wall and triple sink. The owner moved the knife. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guards soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed a mop on the floor next to the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed large containers in the back room not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Luka Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Luka Restaurant on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luka Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Luka Restaurant.
How does Luka Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Luka Restaurant most recently scored 11 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Luka Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Luka Restaurant have averaged around 27 violations per visit, up from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Luka Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Luka Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Luka Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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