Lakay Bistro

55 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
American
Last inspected: May 2, 2026
55
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records currently show only two inspections for Lakay Bistro. The most recent visit was on May 2, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Lakay Bistro trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
4
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 2, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
55
Jan 17, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lakay Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lakay Bistro on file is from May 2, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lakay Bistro?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lakay Bistro.

How does Lakay Bistro compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Lakay Bistro most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Lakay Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lakay Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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