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LUKA RESTAURANT

Health inspection records show LUKA RESTAURANT in PLANTATION has 9 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

South University Drive
Florida, 33324
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13532862

  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips attached to splitter time of inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time extended to next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894288

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed over deli slicer. Operator removed insect control device. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at bar was missing the handwashing sign. Operator added sign to the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher at Bar (Chlorine 0ppm). Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored over ready to eat sweet potatoes in left flip top cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed left flip top on cook line) raw shell eggs (42-65F - Ambient Cold Holding). Item was overfilled in container. Operator removed overfilled portion and temperature was at 42-45 ambient. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breakers attached to splitter on the indoor faucet. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink near ice machine blocked with boxes of single use cups. Operator stored boxes of cups properly and sink is accessible. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips attached to splitter time of inspection. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink near ice machine with no soap. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 3/20/2025

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cook line floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can opener sleeve/holder soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed green sauce (59F - Cold Holding); hot sauce (59F - Cold Holding); Chimichurri (58F - Cold Holding); butter pc (58F - Cold Holding); soft cream (56F - Cold Holding) sitting on the front counter at room temperature. Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator placed items in walk in cooler to quick chill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: At time of callback inspection Observed green sauce (58F - Cold Holding); soft cream (55F - Cold Holding) stored in a pan stored on on top of a pan of ice ice. butter pc (56F - Cold Holding) in a pan stored on top of a pan of ice ice. (59F - Cold Holding) Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam table no water in table plantain (75F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator placed in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: At time of callback inspection plantain (89F - 114F Hot Holding) still observed Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/19/2025

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open container of Red Bull on prep table. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cook line floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes limes on the floor.at wait station. Operator elevated. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in freezer chest located at wait station Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with sugar and salt. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can opener sleeve/holder soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food sugar and salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed grill mark beef (52-60F - Cooling) in deep covered containers per operator item prepared last night and held walk in cooler over night. See stop sale. Warning
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell egg then handle clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face then handle clean equipment and plates. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect at garbage can in wait station. Operator killed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in 2 drawers on cook line raw beef over cooked chicken breast. Operator stored correctly. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed grill mark beef (52-60F - Cooling) in deep covered containers per operator item prepared last night and held walk in cooler over night. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed green sauce (59F - Cold Holding); hot sauce (59F - Cold Holding); Chimichurri (58F - Cold Holding); butter pc (58F - Cold Holding); soft cream (56F - Cold Holding) sitting on the front counter at room temperature. Per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator placed items in walk in cooler to quick chill. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in steam table no water in table plantain (75F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours. Operator placed in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled. At dishwasher area. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/9/2024

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employees bathroom.
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher handled dirty dishes then removed clean dishes from dish washer
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw beef burgers sitting on top ready to eat chorizo. Walk In Cooler
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator print and posted procedures Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to ice machine Operator removed garbage can Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit present Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 2/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8611379

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8570920

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Not complied. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8571542

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line doors with food debris buildup.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on cook line and at coffee bar.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 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

Inspection Date: 12/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380629

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed Ice scoop Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Employee replaced chlorine sanitizer Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over Beef. Walk In Cooler. Employee removed chicken and placed on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. Manager removed garbage can Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contained surface cleaner Manager labeled container Corrected On-Site