Fritay Lakay Restaurant & Bakery
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
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Score
Fritay Lakay Restaurant & Bakery has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around 12 violations to closer to 18 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper date marking & disposition” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
By comparison, the average Philadelphia facility scores 72, putting Fritay Lakay Restaurant & Bakery on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Uncovered dough observed in the reach in refrigerator unit located in the basement food preparation area. New Violation.
46.281
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: Potentially hazardous, ready-to-eat food, prepared in a food facility and held for more than 48 hours, located in the basement food preparation area was not date marked. *Instructed person in charge to date mark items. New Violation.
46.385(b)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Three missing handwash signs observed throughout the facility. *Instructed person in charge to add handwash signs. New Violation.
46.981(h)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: An employees phone observed on a food preparation surface area. *Person in charge instructed employee to remove phone. New Violation.
46.712
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code regarding temperature control and cooling for temperature controlled and sanitation. *Instructed PIC about adequate temperature measuring methodology. New Violation.
46.102
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Dusty cover vents observed in all of the facilities restroom areas. New Violation.
46.981(b)(i)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: -Refuse and recyclables were not stored in proper receptacles in the rear area. -Debris, dirt and old equipment observed in outdoor area. New Violation.
46.884
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Floors observed in disrepair in the rear area in the basement. New Violation.
46.921
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Three inoperable light bulbs observed under the kitchen refrigeration unit. New Violation.
46.943
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: The reach in refrigerator was observed at 53 degrees F. New Violation.
46.611
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: -Containers with bulk food were not labeled with their names. - Prepackaged bread observed without manufactures label. New Violation.
46.282
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: -Case of oil stored on direct floor surfaces, is not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. -Observed plastic shopping bags utilized for wrapping meats in the facilities chest freezer unit. -Beverages observed on direct floor surfaces. New Violation.
46.321
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counters and not stored in sanitizing solution. New Violation.
46.772
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Food dispensing utensil in the flour observed in direct contact with food and not having handle stored above the top of the food. New Violation.
46.302
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Kick plate was observed missing on one of the reach in refrigeration units in the food preparation area. New Violation.
46.544(a)-(d)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Ware wash sinks observed with food residue in compartments and not being cleaned and sanitized prior to use. New Violation.
46.676(f)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Unclean non food contact surfaces were observed in the kitchen and the basement preparation area. New Violation.
46.711(b)(c)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: A backflow preventor device and or a hose bib was not observed on the utility mop sink in food preparation area. New Violation.
46.823(c)-(e)
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Oct 3, 2025
Reinspection
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food separated & protected
Inspector notes: Unclean wares were observed in the food preparation sink. Raw beef was observed in the ware wash sink. Note: The person in charge was instructed to remove the raw meat from the sink.
46.301
Proper cold holding temperature
Inspector notes: TCS food was observed at 53 degrees F in the reach in refrigerator in the basement. Note: The person in charge was instructed to remove the food.
46.385(a)(2)
Proper date marking & disposition
Inspector notes: TCS ready to eat food were not date marked when it was prepared. Note: The person in charge was instructed to date prepared food.
46.385(b)
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Wares were observed in the hand wash sink in the first floor kitchen. The hand wash sin in the first floor kitchen was blocked by wares and made inaccessible. Note: The person in charge was instructed to remove the wares. New Violation.
46.825(a)
Certification by accredited program, compliance with Code, or correct responses
Inspector notes: The Person in Charge did not demonstrate adequate knowledge of the Philadelphia Food Code regarding temperature control and cooling for temperature controlled sensitive foods (TCS) and sanitation. Note: The person in charge was instructed to remove the food in the refrigeration unit at the basement.
46.102
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: The reach in refrigerator in the basement was observed at 55 degrees F.
46.611
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Juice bottles did not have an address on the labels.
46.422
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counters and not stored in sanitizing solution.
46.772
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: Crates were inverted to elevate items.
46.671
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector notes: Unclean sinks were observed in the kitchen.
46.676(a)-(c)
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: The interior of the reach-in refrigerator in the basement was unclean. The exteriors of the bulk containers were unclean.
46.714
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: Clutter was observed in the basement. Unclean floors and walls in the basement.
46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fritay Lakay Restaurant & Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fritay Lakay Restaurant & Bakery on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fritay Lakay Restaurant & Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “proper date marking & disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fritay Lakay Restaurant & Bakery.
Has Fritay Lakay Restaurant & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fritay Lakay Restaurant & Bakery have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Fritay Lakay Restaurant & Bakery 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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