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 dateAugust 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3442211
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8731237
DBPR license2319843

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of tomato sauce in dry storage area.

Stop Sale
#11High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over cooked beans and cooked pork inside of reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator placed raw chicken in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on prep table soiled with old food debris near reach in freezer in kitchen.

#13Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance.

#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling in kitchen area not smooth. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles showing water damage in dining area and kitchen area beside cook line.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards near slicer with deep cut marks.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of plantains stored on floor at dry storage area.

#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with old food debris.

#7Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment does not have choking poster. Poster was provided to operator via email.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets inside of reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with old food debris.

#9Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with old food debris.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.