CUISINE LAKAY RESTAURANT
CUISINE LAKAY RESTAURANT located in FORT LAUDERDALE has undergone 11 health department inspections, achieving a 3.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 2 months ago · 11 reports on file
119 West Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33311
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 11 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
12/19/2025· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13499095
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 3 int
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed oxtails located in freezer in only non food quality shopping bag.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at men's rest room hand washing sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at kitchen dispenser.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked turkey and chicken, etc, no date marking. Per operator all 36-48 hrs since preparation.
8/20/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10903158
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 3 basic
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed several walls either holes.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed sink drain in ladies room leaking. Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray can of insect repellent on shelf with canned goods. Operator labeled relocated. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restrooms.
12/3/2024· 1y 3mo ago
2 basic
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior storeroom door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Time extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet for kitchen handwashing sink in disrepair. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Extended until next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
12/3/2024· 1y 3mo ago
1 high, 1 int, 2 basic
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Employee restroom hand washing sink has drain pipe in disrepair Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2025 license past due 12-01-2024.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed gravy in freezer with no date mark. Per operator 72 hours ago.
9/30/2024· 1y 5mo ago
3 int, 2 basic
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior storeroom door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet for kitchen handwashing sink in disrepair. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator corrected on site. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-01-5: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
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marks on Turkey with gravy, spaghetti, all made 36-48 hours ago.
3/20/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8507012
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 1 basic
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain in Restroom hand sink broken.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed gravy, turkey, pork chops, all per operator, more than 24 hours no date marks.
3/12/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8590074
Met Inspection Standards3 int, 1 basic
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 53B-01-5: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.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in restroom. Operator provided.
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in kitchen. Operator correct.
1/11/2024· 2y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 8562180
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: No proof provided. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Operator has not passed Food Manager Exam. Repeat. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: No proof of Food Manager Certification provided. Admin Complaint
11/30/2023· 2y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8541612
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: No proof provided. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Operator has not passed Food Manager Exam. Repeat. **Time Extended**
11/1/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8506492
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int, 1 basic
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: Observed the door still has a gap at the bottom. **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: No proof provided. **Time Extended**
9/22/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8387438
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 2 int, 1 basic
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5: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. Repeat Violation Warning