LAGO TACO
19777 WELLEN PARK BLVD, Venice FL 34293
Last inspected Oct 16, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw at 57F. Observed employee move coleslaw to lower shelf in reach-in cooler to cool down.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on shelf with clean pans at 3 compartment sink area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles on prep counter and hanging from shelf over single service items next to service window. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Ob handwashing sink blocked with plastic container and dirty scrubbing pads. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of oil stored on floor
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw at 57F. Observed employee move coleslaw to lower shelf in reach-in cooler to cool down.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink with soiled rags and chemical spray bottles in it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed clam chowder prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of fry oil stored on floor under 3 compartment sink.
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.