Luka Restaurant
244 S University Dr, Plantation, FL 33324 · Permanent Food Service · License 1610222
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 8 complaint inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 3 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
3 inspections · 4 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitOct 8, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw parcooked chicken stored over ready to eat sauces and cheese in the walk in cooler.
Basic3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Operator removed old labels.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 2
A96Complaint inspection2 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitSep 2, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch.
Observed air gap or less than 1 inch at the triple sink. Operator cut line to make an air gap of 1 inch.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed floor soiled by the deli slicer.
D65Routine inspection10 violations, 4 high priority · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitJul 17, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitJul 16, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat onions in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Observed paper towels used to line containers of vegetables in the right flip top cooler. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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 (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will use triple sink until dishwasher is fixed.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed approximately 10 small flying insects in the back dry storage area landing on bags of flour, clean aprons and sealed bags of food. Observed approximately 8 small flying insects by the triple sink landing on walls and clean dishes. Observed approximately 5 small flying insects near the prep area in the kitchen landing on single service items and clean dishes. Observed approximately 3 small flying insects in the dishwashing area landing on dishes and walls.
Administrative complaint
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed handwashing sink with a sanitizer bucket stored in it. Operator stored the sanitizer bucket properly.
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at back handwashing sink.
Operator added paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed sauce cup used to scoop sauce in the lowboy on the cook line. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Operator removed old labels and recleaned the dishes.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Observed insect control device and sticky tape installed in the back storage area over a prep tables and bags of food. Operator removed sticky tape and unplugged bug zapper.
Fixed on the spot
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
Observed gap under back door and a presence of small flying insects in the establishment.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.