Pembroke Pines, Broward County

LUKA RESTAURANT

244 S UNIVERSITY DR, Pembroke Pines, FL 33324

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Jan 15, 2026
City
Pembroke Pines
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24307392

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat vegetables in the right flip top cooler in the kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 24307389

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.

22-02-4

Detail 24307391

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator cleaned the can opener properly. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24307390

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense salt in a plastic container in the prep area. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24307393

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale.

10-01-5

Detail 24307388

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 scoop handle in contact with sugar in a plastic container in the prep area. Operator removed scoop handle from contact with food. Corrected On-Site

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-37-1

Detail 24089443

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

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 24072033

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

Detail 24072035

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

Detail 24072029

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

Detail 24072027

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

Detail 24072034

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

Detail 24072031

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

Detail 24072032

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink near ice machine with no soap. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24072028

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

Detail 24072026

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

Detail 24072030

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

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23644533

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

Detail 23644532

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

36-73-4

Detail 23644534

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

Detail 23644531

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

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 19

03D-02-5

Detail 23641299

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

Detail 23641308

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

Detail 23641300

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

Detail 23641309

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

Detail 23641314

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

Detail 23641315

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

Detail 23641298

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

Detail 23641305

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

Detail 23641310

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

Detail 23641311

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

Detail 23641301

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled. At dishwasher area. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23641302

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

Detail 23641307

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cook line floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23641312

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes limes on the floor.at wait station. Operator elevated. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23641297

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

Detail 23641313

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

Detail 23641306

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

Detail 23641304

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23641303

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

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

12A-13-4

Detail 23406522

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

Detail 23406520

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

08A-08-5

Detail 23406518

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

Detail 23406521

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

Detail 23406523

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

Detail 23406519

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

32-12-5

Detail 23406517

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in employees bathroom.

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22640283

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

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 22499924

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

Detail 22499927

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

Detail 22499930

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

Detail 22499925

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22499929

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

Detail 22499928

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contained surface cleaner Manager labeled container Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 22499926

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager removed Ice scoop Corrected On-Site

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 22640291

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

53B-01-5

Detail 22640288

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

23-24-4

Detail 22640289

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line doors with food debris buildup.

12B-07-4

Detail 22640290

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on cook line and at coffee bar.

Nov 8, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 19, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 21362590

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. -Observed changes made to cookline as it relates to cookline and cooling equipments. New and additional equipments installed. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 21362591

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees restroom. Warning