Lauderdale Lakes, Broward County

BAK-A-YAAD CUISINE

4316 NORTH STATE ROAD 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Jan 28, 2026
City
Lauderdale Lakes
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 24332607

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter in hot holding unit , jerk chicken (120F - Hot Holding). Per operator item was held in unit less than 1 hour ago. Advised operator to reheat item back to 165F. Operator placed chicken in oven to reheat. Jerk chicken now reading 183F Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-03-5

Detail 24332603

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided poster to operator. Operator posted during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 24332605

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. Provided poster to operator. Operator posted during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 24332604

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser at hand wash sink at bar. Operator placed paper towels next to hand wash sink during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24332606

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in kitchen on preparation table , yellow Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

51-13-4

Detail 24332608

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator. Operator posted during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03B-01-6

Detail 24051202

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen cook line, cooked fish (109F - Hot Holding) front counter warmers; cooked jerk chicken (107F - Hot Holding), per operator, food been out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat products to 165F. Operator placed items into oven to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 24051200

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At kitchen double door reach in cooler, vegetable sauce (65F - Cooling)@2:45 since 12:30, 57F @3:25. At the current rate product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed items into freezer to fascilitate cooling. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24051201

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar, designated hand sink used for other purposes as evident by glass and sponge in sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03B-01-6

Detail 23742700

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (121-134F - Hot Holding) in hot holding unit per operator held out of temperature 30 minutes. Operator moved to another hot holding unit per. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23742703

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. Employee clean and sanitize Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23742707

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food particles inside hand washing sink used as a dump sink employee cleaned Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23742704

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour container the handle in contact with flour

36-06-4

Detail 23742702

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In kitchen employee removed Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23742705

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots stored on rack not inverted

12B-13-4

Detail 23742701

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle in reach in cooler

02D-01-5

Detail 23742706

Basic - Working containers of food (flour)removed from original container not identified by common name.

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-14-5

Detail 23567608

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. FRLA EXPIRED 10/2024

23-24-4

Detail 23567607

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles soiled with food debris

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

03B-01-6

Detail 22626922

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed curry goat (120F - Hot Holding); curry chicken (117F - Hot Holding) sitting on top of shelf above stove. Per employee held less than two hours. Employee placed in oven to reheat to 165 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 22626915

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.

36-06-4

Detail 22626924

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. In kitchen Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 22626918

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

40-06-5

Detail 22626923

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones on prep table employee removed Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22626920

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of vinegar stored on floor in storage room.

10-07-4

Detail 22626919

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature of 113F

23-03-4

Detail 22626921

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ob hood vents

21-07-4

Detail 22626916

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer solution 0 Ppm.

02D-01-5

Detail 22626917

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled container of salt

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 22325576

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over A container of I can't believe it's no butter. Operator moved raw shell eggs to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22325574

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (109-112F - Hot Holding) per operator less than one hour. Operator turned up temperature Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 22325572

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hotel pans and spoon being stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22325573

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and ice scoop in the hand washing sink at the bar

16-37-1

Detail 22325570

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.

36-06-4

Detail 22325577

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first in kitchen.

10-01-5

Detail 22325575

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 dried red beans. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22325571

Basic - Working containers of salt removed from original container not identified by common name.

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 22082320

Intermediate - 1. Handwash sink at front counter not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by boxs of register receipts. 2. Handwash sink in bar area blocked with dirty glasses. 3.Handwash sink in kitchen blocked with pot lid and spoon. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22082325

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back kitchen. Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 22082319

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.

02C-02-5

Detail 22082324

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking observed on multiple bins of food.

08B-38-4

Detail 22082323

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of dry beans in water under prep table. Operator relocated to shelf. Corrective Action Taken

10-07-4

Detail 22082321

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep table. Operator removed.

31B-04-4

Detail 22082322

Basic - No employee handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in both rest rooms. Repeat Violation

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

31A-09-4

Detail 21574924

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pot lids inside sink at hand wash sink in kitchen next to oven. Operator removed lids. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21574922

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in bar.

02C-02-5

Detail 21574921

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at cooler beverage at reach in cooler prepackaged shrimp not date marked.

22-20-5

Detail 21574920

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine in bar.

50-09-4

Detail 21574926

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 21574918

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of Gatorade on top of prep table in kitchen. Operator moved bottle.

08B-38-4

Detail 21574923

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of curry powder and container of oil stored directly on floor. Operator properly stored off floor.

31B-04-4

Detail 21574925

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink in bar.

14-33-4

Detail 21574917

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at glass reach in cooler in kitchen across from stove.

42-01-4

Detail 21574919

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Feb 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-2

Detail 20878147

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

21-10-4

Detail 20878146

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed in main kitchen on prep table soiled and dry wiping cloth at cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20878145

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen prep table a reach in cooler- observed container of flour with no labeling.

Sep 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

03D-02-5

Detail 20520924

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Observed cooked red peas (80°F - Cooling); cooked oxtail (60°F - Cooling); cooked goat meat (52°F - Cooling). As per operator, items has been cooling from yesterday. Cooked oxtail, peas and goat meat did not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning

01B-36-5

Detail 20520927

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. S -Observed cooked red peas (80°F - Cooling); cooked oxtail (60°F - Cooling); cooked goat meat (52°F - Cooling). As per operator, items has been cooling from yesterday. Cooked oxtail, peas and goat meat did not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit in a total of 6 hours. See stop sale. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20520926

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored salad in glass door refrigerator. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20520925

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning