THE LAGOON CAFE
91252 OVERSEAS HIGHWAY · TAVERNIER · Monroe County · FL 33070
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm chlorine at dishwasher **Warning**
01B-03-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice bin has debris inside. Ice was stopped saled **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (48*F – Cold Holding); sausage (51F – Cold Holding); lift lid unit on cook line thermostat was adjusted to cold temperature and lids were closed to help maintain **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. hollandaise sauce no time mark , at 78F Time mark added during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Olivier Allain manager **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
Basic 4
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. diced tomatoes have a non food grade cloth under them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.lift lid unit in cook line **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in disrepair on lift lid unit across from fryers **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. @ Front counter **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:52 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.