LAGO DEL SOL BISTRO
100 COSTA DEL SOL BLVD, Doral FL 33178 · 786-212-1512
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 60 points better than where it started.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Raid flying insects spray stored next to clean plastic containers at dishwashing area. Operator removed the can of Raid.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles at reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next kitchen entrance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris.
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed a bag of French fries unwholesome and moldy in reach in cooler at cook line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at prep area soiled with food debris.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles at reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots atvwarewashing area not inverted.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm) at ware washing area not sanitizing properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next kitchen entrance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler at cook line.
Sep 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at white standing reach in freezer torn. Observed gasket at reach in cooler across from flat top in poor repair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white standing reach in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler across from the flattop griddle soiled with debris.
Jul 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Tatiana hired more than sixty days with no proof of training.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusting.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup at interior of dish machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at walk in cooler fans soiled with debris.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in drain by three compartment sink. Manager discarded dead roach.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at white standing reach in freezer torn. Observed gasket at reach in cooler across from flat top in poor repair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white standing reach in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler across from the flattop griddle soiled with debris.
Apr 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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 soiled with mold like substance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing doors at both bathrooms used by staff.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in gaskets in disrepair across from flat grill.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside upright reach-in freezer at entrance to kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle next to dishmachine soiled and walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with accumulated dust and observed reach-in gaskets in disrepair across from flat grill..
Apr 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink. Container 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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing doors at both bathrooms used by staff.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2023.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in gaskets in disrepair across from flat grill.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside upright reach-in freezer at entrance to kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle next to dishmachine soiled and walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with accumulated dust and observed reach-in gaskets in disrepair across from flat grill..
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at walk-in cooler. Coached chef on correct procedure.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled with accumulated dust all over kitchen area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed chef doing food preparation while wearing watch.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside upright reach-in freezer at entrance to kitchen area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle next to dishmachine soiled and walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with accumulated dust.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves at walk-in cooler.
Jul 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at standing RIF at kitchen entrance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not HWS sign used by food employees at men bathroom.
Jun 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 22 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed chef handling empanadas with bare hands after cooking it. Chef was informed that ready to eat food can't not be touch with bare hands.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment offering ceviche on the menu made with mahi-mahi (Pescanova brand) provided by MD Distributors and not parasite destruction letter available.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw salmon stored in direct contact with thank you bag inside WIC. Manager was informed that this thanks you bags can't be in direct contact with food.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Raid flying insects spray stored next to clean plastic containers at dishwashing area. Operator removed the can of Raid.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over flour tortillas and butter in same container. Manager separated the items.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over plantains at RIC also, Salmon over desserts and raw fish over cooked chicken, raw burgers over cooked chicken inside WIC. Manager relocated the products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (78F - Cold Holding) at prep table and bacon raw (47F - Cold Holding) at RIC, as per manager products were out for less than an hour ago. Manager moved the products to bottom on RIC for rapid cooling.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee washing hands with spray hose at 3CS. Employee was informed to only use HWS for washing hands, employe washed hands in HWS.
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. Observed an employee without proof of responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. As per manager hired lees that 60 days ago.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside WIC Black Beans, Cooked Mussels, pasta, rice and lentils cooked more than 24 hours ago, As per chef prepared yesterday morning and, cooked chicken and pre cooked mixed sausages and beef from two days ago.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned containers stored not inverted at rack by dishwashing machine. Operator inverted the containers.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially ROP with label of mahi portions thawed inside WIC Manager removed the raw fish from the vacuum pack.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided current license.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed server at front counter bar area eating while serving clients.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a pair shoes stored under prep table next to standing RIF.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef working without hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed WIC gasket door torns
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at standing RIF at kitchen entrance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not HWS sign used by food employees at men bathroom.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in prep area across from cooktop.
Stored food not covered. Observed raw meat steak uncovered at rack inside WIC and raw shrimp and pickled onions at RIC at prep area. Manager covered the items.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef burgers over raw fish on push cart, stored in walk in cooler. Chef placed the trays of raw beef burgers under raw fish.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board stored on prep counter, across from cookline.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no asterisk or symbol for "ceviche" prepared using swai fish, served raw, listed on menu, indicating food item is covered by the consumer advisory.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at men's restroom used by food employees.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license dated October 1, 2023, displayed on wall near bar area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located near kitchen entrance.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located on kitchen counter, across from cookline.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at men's restroom used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located across from fryer station at cookline. Observed soiled fan cover inside walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on prep counter, across from cookline, not stored in sanitizer bucket.
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.