Luka Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Luka Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Luka Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 15, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Plantation average 77, so Luka Restaurant trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat vegetables in the right flip top cooler in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator cleaned the can opener properly. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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 scoop handle in contact with sugar in a plastic container in the prep area. Operator removed scoop handle from contact with food. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense salt in a plastic container in the prep area. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips attached to splitter time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time extended to next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 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. Observed Dishwasher at Bar (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over ready to eat sweet potatoes in left flip top cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed left flip top on cook line) raw shell eggs (42-65F - Ambient Cold Holding). Item was overfilled in container. Operator removed overfilled portion and temperature was at 42-45 ambient. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breakers attached to splitter on the indoor faucet. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink near ice machine blocked with boxes of single use cups. Operator stored boxes of cups properly and sink is accessible. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips attached to splitter time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink near ice machine with no soap. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at bar was missing the handwashing sign. Operator added sign to the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-69-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed over deli slicer. Operator removed insect control device. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35B-02-4
35
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed green sauce (59F - Cold Holding); hot sauce (59F - Cold Holding); Chimichurri (58F - Cold Holding); butter pc (58F - Cold Holding); soft cream (56F - Cold Holding) sitting on the front counter at room temperature. Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator placed items in walk in cooler to quick chill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: At time of callback inspection Observed green sauce (58F - Cold Holding); soft cream (55F - Cold Holding) stored in a pan stored on on top of a pan of ice ice. butter pc (56F - Cold Holding) in a pan stored on top of a pan of ice ice. (59F - Cold Holding) **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam table no water in table plantain (75F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator placed in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: At time of callback inspection plantain (89F - 114F Hot Holding) still observed **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cook line floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can opener sleeve/holder soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
23-03-4
67
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect at garbage can in wait station. Operator killed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face then handle clean equipment and plates. **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell egg then handle clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed grill mark beef (52-60F - Cooling) in deep covered containers per operator item prepared last night and held walk in cooler over night. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam table no water in table plantain (75F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator placed in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed green sauce (59F - Cold Holding); hot sauce (59F - Cold Holding); Chimichurri (58F - Cold Holding); butter pc (58F - Cold Holding); soft cream (56F - Cold Holding) sitting on the front counter at room temperature. Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator placed items in walk in cooler to quick chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed grill mark beef (52-60F - Cooling) in deep covered containers per operator item prepared last night and held walk in cooler over night. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in 2 drawers on cook line raw beef over cooked chicken breast. Operator stored correctly. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled. At dishwasher area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes limes on the floor.at wait station. Operator elevated. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in freezer chest located at wait station **Warning**
14-69-4
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 sugar and salt. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can opener sleeve/holder soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food sugar and salt removed from original container not identified by common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cook line floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open container of Red Bull on prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
15
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line doors with food debris buildup.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on cook line and at coffee bar.
12B-07-4
74
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over Beef. Walk In Cooler. Employee removed chicken and placed on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Employee replaced chlorine sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contained surface cleaner Manager labeled container **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. Manager removed garbage can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed Ice scoop **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
47
Nov 8, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Luka Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Luka Restaurant on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Luka Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Luka Restaurant.
How does Luka Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Luka Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 77.
Has Luka Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Luka Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Luka Restaurant 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 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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