Lakay Bistro

55 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

American

Last inspected: Jan 17, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records currently show only one inspection for Lakay Bistro. The most recent visit was on Jan 17, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F comes up most often, recorded one time in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Lakay Bistro trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 17, 2026

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

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

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lakay Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lakay Bistro on file is from Jan 17, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Lakay Bistro?

Across the inspection record, hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Lakay Bistro.

How does Lakay Bistro compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Lakay Bistro most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Lakay Bistro 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.

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