LAKAY MAMA RESTAURANT LLC

Name: LAKAY MAMA RESTAURANT LLC
Address: 5572 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, LAUDERHILL, FL, 33313, US
Rating: 13.2

5572 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, LAUDERHILL, FL 33313

License #1621291

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

13.2 Grade F / 100

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January 13, 2026 · 9 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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LAKAY MAMA RESTAURANT LLC in LAUDERHILL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 13.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 136 total violations — 10 critical, 60 major, 66 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles throughout kitchen.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Around all cooking equipment soiled with grease and food debris. 2. Wall behind triple sink is solid with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 3. Walk in cooler fan has build up of mold.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. 1. Hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen is leaking.
[50-17-3] License expired 12-01-2025.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Leonie Tima- Manager
[27-06-4] Both three compartment sink in kitchen hot Water reading 76F.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[27-16-4] 1. Hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen hot water reading 77F. 2. 2. Men and women rest room hand wash sink hot water reading 76F.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 1. One dead roach inside hand washing sink at entrance to kitchen . 2. One dead roach in corner of wall next to hand wash sink. 3. Five dead roaches on electrical circuit next to front counter entrance door. 4. Approximately 8 dead roaches on floor in corner of kitchen next to standing mixer. 5. 4 dead roaches under non functional steam table in kitchen next to cans of sausage. 6. Approximately 4 dead stuck on non functional oven door in kitchen. 7. Approximately 25 dead roaches on glue stick in heater room where dry goods are stored.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles throughout kitchen.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster .
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Around all cooking equipment soiled with grease and food debris. 2. Wall behind triple sink is solid with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 3. Walk in cooler fan has build up of mold.
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. 1. Hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen is leaking.
[28-26-5] Observed in kitchen, brownish water with food debris backing up through floor drain under three compartment sink. When faucet is turned on employee is collecting the dirty water in buckets . Establishment has two three compartment sink linked to one pipe . The area cannot be blocked off. Establishment has no dish machine.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
[11-03-5] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided operator with poster .
[11-27-4] 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. Provided operator with poster .
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Microwave handle soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2. Dry storage ingredients rack soiled with food debris.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Leonie Tima- Manager
[27-06-4] No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Both three compartment sink in kitchen hot Water reading 76F.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 1. Hand wash sink at entrance to kitchen hot water reading 77F. 2. Men and women rest room hand wash sink hot water reading 76F.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. At kitchen, dead roaches on floor in dry storage area, and underneath stove.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At kitchen, broken tiles throughout kitchen.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At kitchen chest freezer, heavy ice buildup.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with grease and food debris underneath 3 compartment sink.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, cooked white rice (44F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in cooler over night. See stop sale.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, cooked white rice (44F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in cooler over night. See stop sale. At kitchen, cooked plantains (69F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 30 minutes. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed item into walk in cooler to quick chill.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge-Leonie Tima
[53B-01-5] 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.
[11-26-1] 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.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler, per operator, foods-Cooked turkey, cooked pork, cooked rice, cooked vegetables, cooked chicken, prepared onsite and held over 24 hours without proper date marking. Advised operator of proper date marking.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[08B-38-4] Carrots found on walk in cooler floor.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 2 light shields missing in kitchen areas.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 light shields missing in kitchen areas.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front line.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with cooked pork and goat meat stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on walks underneath 3 compartment sink.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -Observed manager Leonie Tima on duty with no food manager certification.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen at frontline . Operator replenished
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[11-26-1] 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.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink at front line.
[02C-02-5] At the time of callback inspection, no date marked on turkey, goat meat and cooked rice found in walk in cooler for more than 24 hours.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing in kitchen area.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. -Observed 5 dead roaches underneath 3 compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees clothes and purse stored on chest freezer in kitchen. Operator removed and stored properly.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks stored on floor at front line.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 2 light shields missing in kitchen areas.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 light shields missing in kitchen areas.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front line.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with cooked pork and goat meat stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of grease buildup on walks underneath 3 compartment sink.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
[53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. -Observed manager Leonie Tima on duty with no food manager certification.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen at frontline . Operator replenished
[53B-01-5] 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.
[11-26-1] 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.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink at front line.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked pork stored in, turkey, goat meat and rice stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, all items cooked on 03/26/2025 in the morning. Items held more than 24 hours without date marked.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing. Four ceiling tiles missing in kitchen.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 15 dead roaches behind large freezer chest Observed 5 dead roaches behind standing mixer. Observed 6 dead roaches behind small freezer chest.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Small freezer chest lid off right side hinge.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature of 105F sitting on flat top.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over three compartment and prep sinks
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hand washing sink soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on the floor behind small freezer chest Observed 1 live roach crawling behind oven.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in womens bathroom
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[11-26-1] 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. Employee started 2 weeks ago. Emailed operator form to be filled out.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing in kitchen
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2023
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches inside freezer chest by three compartment sink. Observed multiple dead roaches behind freezer chest next to three compartment sink. Observed multiple dead roaches behind freezer chest on cook line.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed freezer chest top not secured to freezer chest by three compartment sink
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers by three compartment sink.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray on cook line
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.
[29-19-4] Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Cooked turkey,goat and oxtail containers not covered in walk-in cooler.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by handwashing sink
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (80F - Hot Holding) sitting on flat top . Per employee less than 4 hours. Employee move to reheat on stove.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands in three compartment sink
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed mop head bracket stored in handwashing sink in kitchen Observed in front counter hand washing sink a electrical plug extension in the hand washing sink
[32-11-5] Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Mens restroom.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front counter In womens and mens bathroom.
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing in kitchen
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil stored on floor by storage room. Observed plastic bottle of water stored on floor in beverage storage room. Observed box of cabbage and plantains stored on floor in kitchen.
[10-01-5] 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 salt.
[38-07-4] Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
[14-73-4] No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray on cook line.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked pork in walk-in cooler.
[11-27-4] 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. Emailed operator bulletin.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed outlet extension plug in front counter hand washing sink.
[32-11-5] Lack of toilet tissue in mens restroom.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in womens bathroom. Observed no paper towels in mens bathroom.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Observed no soap in mens bathroom.