LAZY DOG RESTAURANT & BAR
8019 W IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HWY, Kissimmee FL 34747 · 689-228-4418
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 23 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Chili Crunch Ahi Tuna Bowl and Seared Ahi Tuna Salad without reminder marking on menu. Operator discarded menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back of kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At back of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic bottled juice stored on floor in beer cooler.
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Light not functioning. Three lights burnt out under hood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on cooler in prep area.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer buckets stored next to food and clean equipment at several places in kitchen.
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing silicon wrist band while in preparation of deserts on cooks line, operator had employee remove wrist band.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 1 broken large plastic lid on container of shredded cheese in walk in cooler. Operator discarded item.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler soiled with old food debris on dish machine side of prep area.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at left side of cooks line blocked by cart, operator moved cart.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On all make tables throughout cooks line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket stored on corner of rack with silverware in prep area. Operator removed jacket and put in employee area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 2 large plastic lids on drying rack. Operator discarded items.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed multiple pans on drying rack with old food debris stuck to them. Operator moved pans to dish machine area for rewashing.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo containers on cooks line not inverted. Operator inverted Togo containers.
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of water chestnut.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Coleslaw temping 61F. Per operator item was prepared at 9pm the previous night and placed into the cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw temping 61F. Per operator item was prepared at 9pm the previous night and placed into the cooler. Operator discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on shelf with sugar and other condiments at bar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone charging on top of drink cooler in bar. Employee handbags on shelf with condiments in bar.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several pans on dry storage shelf adjacent to dish machine not properly air-dried.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Black hose in bottom of mop sink
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cole slaw (46F - Cold Holding) operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen make table Cole slaw (46F - Cold Holding) operator discarded
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in dishwashing area blocked by step ladder Operator 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 operator a copy and he filled out
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Plates next to handwashing sink in bar. Operator removed
Light not functioning. In prep area
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. By ice machine
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters In server area Operator covered
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet on handwashing in bar does not turn off
May 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - pasta held overnight(46F - Cold Holding); - chicken held overnight (46F - Cold Holding); - ham held overnight (46F - Cold Holding); - meat loaf held overnight (46F - Cold Holding); - rice held overnight (50F - Cold Holding) - tcs guacamole held overnight (46F - Cold Holding); - sliced cheese held overnight (46F Cold Holding) Traulsen reach in cooler
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - 1 employee expired. Dustin S.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hws in middle of cook line sign removed, no paper towels, no soap, storing pitcher and ladles.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
May 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - pasta held overnight(46F - Cold Holding); - chicken held overnight (46F - Cold Holding); - ham held overnight (46F - Cold Holding); - meat loaf held overnight (46F - Cold Holding); - rice held overnight (50F - Cold Holding) - tcs guacamole held overnight (46F - Cold Holding); - sliced cheese held overnight (46F Cold Holding) Traulsen reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - mash potato (130 - Hot Holding). - white gravy (107-130 - Hot Holding). Employee reheating
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - 1 employee expired. Dustin S.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - 2 employees requiring beard guard
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. - 1 on cookline turned off. Manager turned on
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. manager printed and posted to wall
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hws in middle of cook line sign removed, no paper towels, no soap, storing pitcher and ladles.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine labeled for hot water sanitizing and chemical sanitizing reading less than 160F and 0ppm. Ecolab serviced machine during inspection. Retest at 100ppm chlorine
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 8 Tuna filets fully thawed in ROP in walk-in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Dustin Sanchez 7/18/2018
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Middle cookline handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Middle cookline handwash sink.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Scoops stored in deep bucket with food contact surface side up and touching other scoop handles.
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. 8 Tuna filets fully thawed in ROP.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout cookline and kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on cookline with significant beard.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. 1 on cookline and 1 on server line off.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Middle cookline handwash sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean pans.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean forks.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored without protection.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cutting board on cookline.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and lettuce over prepared dressings in walk-in cooler.
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.