Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CAFE LAGOON

10450 NW S RIVER DR · MEDLEY · Dade County · FL 33178

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 26, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3333263
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8352521
DBPR license2319843

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – 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.

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#7Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#8Intermediate14-14-4

Intermediate – 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.

Basic 4

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles throughout restaurant establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – 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.

#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current hotel and restaurant license displayed dated October 1, 2022.

#4Basic27-10-4

Basic – No hot running water at mop sink located next to three compartment sink. Observed no hot water when faucet handle is turned on.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.