CAFE LAGOON
10450 NW S RIVER DR, Medley FL 33178
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
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. Printed and provided to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw frozen chicken at reach in freezer at front counter stored in to go bags.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at prep area soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
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Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork at reach in cooler not covered.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at front counter with slime like substance.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter and kitchen area where food preparation is done not smooth and easily cleaned.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach at rear of kitchen. Employee discarded dead roach.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at front counter torn.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed previous inspection not available. Operator was able to provide previous inspection during inspection.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink block by large metal pot. Pot was removed.
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. Provided form to operator during inspection and it was signed during inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area and front counter
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in dining area and kitchen area beside cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board near slicer with grooved marks.
Food stored on floor. Observed metal pot with cooked beef stored on floor at kitchen area. Operator removed metal pot off floor.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of tomato sauce in dry storage area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over cooked beans and cooked pork inside of reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator placed raw chicken in correct storage order.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on prep table soiled with old food debris near reach in freezer in kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in kitchen area not smooth.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage in dining area and kitchen area beside cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards near slicer with deep cut marks.
Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of plantains stored on floor at dry storage area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment does not have choking poster. Poster was provided to operator via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside of reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles, not smooth, throughout kitchen area.
Stored food not covered. Observed peeled plantains not kept covered or wrapped, stored inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee placed peeled plantains into a container with a cover.
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in a "regular grocery" bag, located inside reach in freezer next to kitchen entrance doorway.
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. Printed and provided to operator.
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. Discussed and printed employee reporting agreement forms for all employees, provided to operator.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food/ food equipment. Observed regular paint brush with metal wrapping, used to clean away coffee debris from coffee/espresso machine located at front counter.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles throughout restaurant establishment.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots under steam table not kept inverted at kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current hotel and restaurant license displayed dated October 1, 2022.
No hot running water at mop sink located next to three compartment sink. Observed no hot water when faucet handle is turned on.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.