Mai Kai Restaurant in Oakland Park
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3599 N Federal Hwy, Oakland Park, FL 33308Mai Kai Restaurant in Oakland Park has been inspected 24 times since 2016, accumulating 180 violations at an average of 7.5 per inspection, significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been a persistent problem, with improper hand and arm washing, food contact surface issues, approved food source violations, and proper cooking temperature failures cited repeatedly across multiple inspections. Food contact surface violations appeared in at least 6 inspections over the record, and employee health reporting and consumer advisory violations recurred across several inspections. The facility received two disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Most recent inspections from February 2025 and August 2025 each documented multiple violations including high-priority failures in hand washing, food contact surfaces, and approved food sources, yet both were closed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Mai Kai Restaurant in Oakland Park: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Mai Kai Restaurant in Oakland Park: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2017038108 | $400.00 | Jul 18, 2017 | Jacksonville | |
| 2--2017020573 | $200.00 | Mar 30, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale |
Mai Kai Restaurant in Oakland Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 9 inspections50 violations · 26 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Mai Kai Restaurant in Oakland Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mai Kai Restaurant in Oakland Park last inspected?
- Mai Kai Restaurant in Oakland Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 11, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Mai Kai Restaurant in Oakland Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mai Kai Restaurant in Oakland Park are: Single-use items, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Mai Kai Restaurant in Oakland Park had?
- Mai Kai Restaurant in Oakland Park has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mai Kai Restaurant in Oakland Park find?
- Mai Kai Restaurant in Oakland Park was most recently inspected on September 11, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Mai Kai Restaurant in Oakland Park ever been shut down?
- No, Mai Kai Restaurant in Oakland Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Mai Kai Restaurant in Oakland Park faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Mai Kai Restaurant in Oakland Park has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Mai Kai Restaurant in Oakland Park been fined?
- Mai Kai Restaurant in Oakland Park has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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