LAGO DEL SOL BISTRO
100 Costa del Sol Boulevard
Florida, 33178
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance. **Time Extended**
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing doors at both bathrooms used by staff. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed no self closing doors at both bathrooms used by staff. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in gaskets in disrepair across from flat grill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed reach-in gaskets in disrepair across from flat grill. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside upright reach-in freezer at entrance to kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed ice buildup inside upright reach-in freezer at entrance to kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle next to dishmachine soiled and walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with accumulated dust and observed reach-in gaskets in disrepair across from flat grill.. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed spray nozzle next to dishmachine soiled and walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with accumulated dust. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 4/8/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance. Warning
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing doors at both bathrooms used by staff. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2023. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in gaskets in disrepair across from flat grill. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside upright reach-in freezer at entrance to kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle next to dishmachine soiled and walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with accumulated dust and observed reach-in gaskets in disrepair across from flat grill.. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink. Container was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/16/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled with accumulated dust all over kitchen area.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed chef doing food preparation while wearing watch.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside upright reach-in freezer at entrance to kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler at cook line.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle next to dishmachine soiled and walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with accumulated dust.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves at walk-in cooler.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at walk-in cooler. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/16/2025 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at standing RIF at kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: At time of callback inspection Observed ice buildup at standing RIF at kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not HWS sign used by food employees at men bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: At time of callback inspection observed No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/12/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 6/21/2024
High Priority
7
Intermediate
3
Basic
12
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned containers stored not inverted at rack by dishwashing machine. Operator inverted the containers. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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. Observed commercially ROP with label of mahi portions thawed inside WIC Manager removed the raw fish from the vacuum pack. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided current license. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed server at front counter bar area eating while serving clients. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a pair shoes stored under prep table next to standing RIF. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef working without hair restraint. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed WIC gasket door torns Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at standing RIF at kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not HWS sign used by food employees at men bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in prep area across from cooktop. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw meat steak uncovered at rack inside WIC and raw shrimp and pickled onions at RIC at prep area. Manager covered the items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed chef handling empanadas with bare hands after cooking it. Chef was informed that ready to eat food can't not be touch with bare hands . **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01D-01-5:High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment offering ceviche on the menu made with mahi-mahi (Pescanova brand) provided by MD Distributors and not parasite destruction letter available. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw salmon stored in direct contact with thank you bag inside WIC. Manager was informed that this thanks you bags can't be in direct contact with food. Warning
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Raid flying insects spray stored next to clean plastic containers at dishwashing area. Operator removed the can of Raid. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over flour tortillas and butter in same container. Manager separated the items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over plantains at RIC also, Salmon over desserts and raw fish over cooked chicken, raw burgers over cooked chicken inside WIC. Manager relocated the products. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (78F - Cold Holding) at prep table and bacon raw (47F - Cold Holding) at RIC , as per manager products were out for less than an hour ago. Manager moved the products to bottom on RIC for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee washing hands with spray hose at 3CS. Employee was informed to only use HWS for washing hands, employe washed hands in HWS. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-26-1: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. Observed an employee without proof of responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. As per manager hired lees that 60 days ago. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside WIC Black Beans, Cooked Mussels, pasta, rice and lentils cooked more than 24 hours ago, As per chef prepared yesterday morning and, cooked chicken and pre cooked mixed sausages and beef from two days ago. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/21/2024 revealed 22 total violations (7 high priority, 3 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license dated October 1, 2023, displayed on wall near bar area. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located near kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located on kitchen counter, across from cookline.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at men's restroom used by food employees.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located across from fryer station at cookline. Observed soiled fan cover inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on prep counter, across from cookline, not stored in sanitizer bucket.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef burgers over raw fish on push cart, stored in walk in cooler. Chef placed the trays of raw beef burgers under raw fish. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board stored on prep counter, across from cookline.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no asterisk or symbol for "ceviche" prepared using swai fish, served raw, listed on menu, indicating food item is covered by the consumer advisory.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at men's restroom used by food employees.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (786) 212-1512
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(191 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday:11:45 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday:11:45 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:11:45 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:11:45 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday:9:45 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday:9:45 AM – 7:00 PM
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✓ Restaurant
✓ Bar
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025