Nana Lakay Take Out Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Nana Lakay Take Out Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The city-wide average for Fort Lauderdale sits at 80, putting Nana Lakay Take Out Restaurant on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Not complied. **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Not complied. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut melon no date marks. Per operator more than 24 hours prior from preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed multiple items all 36-48 hours since preparation, no date marks. Cooked chicken wings, gravy, coleslaw, etc. etc. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
74
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach stored in a discarded water bottle. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed no gloves being used for ready to eat food. **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut melon no date marks. Per operator more than 24 hours prior from preparation. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof available. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of coolers observed with food build up and debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
45
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-04-6
82
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-14: **Time Extended**
50-03-4
95
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle.
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
74
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At chemical storage shelf spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled, operator labeled as containing sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
90
Nov 2, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nana Lakay Take Out Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nana Lakay Take Out Restaurant on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Nana Lakay Take Out Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Nana Lakay Take Out Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Nana Lakay Take Out Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nana Lakay Take Out Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nana Lakay Take Out Restaurant 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 Nana Lakay Take Out Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nana Lakay Take Out Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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