LAKAZBA CAFE
LAKAZBA CAFE has 12 health inspections on file for its OLDSMAR location, with an overall rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 2 months ago · 12 reports on file
300 STATE ST E STE 110
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/6/2026· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 10882986
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 int, 4 basic
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in standing water at room temperature. Discussed the reason why spoons can not be held in standing water.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Foil pans stored on the floor, not inverted or protected Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance and container of the staff thought is fat not labeled with common name. Operator discarded fat and was able to determine what the powdered substance was. I discussed the need to label.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gal milk 46F operator placed in freezer for quick cool. Milk had been out on the counter less than 4 hours. Second temperature 43F at 2:29pm Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer in spray bottle on prep table. Operator cleaned caddy moved chemical to designated area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on non working prep cooler.
3/18/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10739864
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 basic
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Mesh bag of onions, can of tomatoes stored on the floor.. operator moved food to a minimum of 6" off the floor Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic spoons not inverted at coffee bar area. Operator moved pesticide inverted spoons.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs in 2 coolers stored above RTE foods. Discussed proper food storage. Operator moved eggs during inspection to gain compliance Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pesticide stored next to clean pans. Operator moved pesticide during the inspection to gain compliance. Corrected On-Site
12/18/2024· 1y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 10745240
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
12/17/2024· 1y 2mo ago
Visit ID: 10741594
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies near bakery window. Operator covered all baked foods. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: 8 flies observed on syrup pumps 1 fly near hand wash sink in kitchen 5 flies on/inside box of peppers in kitchen Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: 11 flies near covered syrup pumps 7 flies near mop sink 4 flies on reach in coolerAdmin Complaint Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: 10 live flies on syrup pumps 10 live flies on rack hanging above coffee syrups 2 live flies by back door Admin Complaint
12/12/2024· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 10740331
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies near bakery window. Operator covered all baked foods. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: 8 flies observed on syrup pumps 1 fly near hand wash sink in kitchen 5 flies on/inside box of peppers in kitchen Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-12: 11 flies near covered syrup pumps 7 flies near mop sink 4 flies on reach in coolerAdmin Complaint Admin Complaint
12/11/2024· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 10739224
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 2 int, 2 basic
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cooler cutting board. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves near counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies near bakery window. Operator covered all baked foods. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: 8 flies observed on syrup pumps 1 fly near hand wash sink in kitchen 5 flies on/inside box of peppers in kitchen Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cutting board on flip top cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. For 2 employees Julianna and Hemming. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-11: **Time Extended**
12/10/2024· 1y 3mo ago
Visit ID: 8775683
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 3 int, 3 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Water/ice dispenser chute located in dining area Corners of ice machine located near coffee station
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cooler cutting board.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves near counter.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies near bakery window. Operator covered all baked foods.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Room spray above boxes of sugar packets and sweet and low. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cutting board on flip top cooler.
- 11-26-1: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. For 2 employees Julianna and Hemming.
- 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. Egg patties prepared on 12/06/24, not date marked. Operator added date. Ground beef removed from freezer on 12/07/2024 not date marked when removed from freezer. Operator added date to food. Tomato sauce made in house without a date mark. Operator prepared food on 12/08/24 and added date. Corrected On-Site
7/17/2024· 1y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8825231
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
7/10/2024· 1y 8mo ago
Visit ID: 8669655
Follow-up Inspection Required1 int
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No disclosure/reminder for poached egg in Shakshouka Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-10: Physical menu has been corrected and has asterisk next to consumer advisory and poached egg on menu. Menu on TV screens have the consumer advisory, but no asterisk next to shak-shuka containing poached eggs. An asterisk is needed next to the consumer advisory and the shak-shuka. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
5/8/2024· 1y 10mo ago
Visit ID: 8668962
Follow-up Inspection Required2 int
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No disclosure/reminder for poached egg in Shakshouka Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucet at handwash sink next to prep table not working properly. Water temperature is 79F. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Water temperature 79F **Time Extended**
5/7/2024· 1y 10mo ago
Visit ID: 8538469
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 3 int, 1 basic
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee beverage next to Togo cups. Employee beverage above prep table next to sauces. Items moved to employees locker. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 50F; Shredded mozzarella; 50F Lamb chop 45F Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 50F; Shredded mozzarella; 50F Lamb chop 45F. Operator states temperatures weren't taken this morning and food was left in cooler overnight. See stop sale Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No disclosure/reminder for poached egg in Shakshouka 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. Meatballs cooked and milk opened 2 days ago with no date marking. Discussed with operator and operator date marked food. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water faucet at handwash sink next to prep table not working properly. Water temperature is 79F. Warning
10/27/2023· 2y 4mo ago
Visit ID: 8374970
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 2 basic
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles -boxes of foam cups- improperly stored on floor n front line area .
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop sink
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw chicken ) stored next to ready-to-eat food ( frozen broccoli ) in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in back kitchen
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs ) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( oil ) in back kitchen refrigerator
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella cheese 49 F , cooked eggplant 47 F in cooler near hand wash sink and entry into back kitchen - person in charge moved food to freezer for quick chill down **Corrective Action Taken**