Mai Kai Restaurant

3599 N Federal Hwy, Oakland Park, FL 33308

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Mai Kai Restaurant, the earliest from 2025. On Feb 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Oakland Park average 85, so Mai Kai Restaurant trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Walk in cooler - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw duck stored over raw beef. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

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. 4 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A

11-26-1

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of visibly soiled machine. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep flip top.

29-49-6

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Right bar soda gun.

29-17-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer - unit by food truck.

14-69-4

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles at exterior bar and Molokai Bar.

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At Molokai Bar cookline

14-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside by ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Apr 4, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the 2 threshold that opens to the outside in kitchen. **Warning**

35B-01-4

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Bar 2 soda gun nozzles, operator began cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line. **Warning**

14-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of blackmold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**

22-20-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-20-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Walk in paper goods storage room. **Warning**

25-05-4

Jan 3, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. - Employee picked up silverware from floor then proceeded to put on gloves to handle ready to eat food orders, reviewed proper hand washing with operator, employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-29-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Back Bar; quart container stored in hand washing sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mai Kai Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mai Kai Restaurant on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mai Kai Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mai Kai Restaurant.

How does Mai Kai Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?

Mai Kai Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Oakland Park average of 85.

Has Mai Kai Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mai Kai Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mai Kai Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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