CAFE LAGOON
10450 NW S RIVER DR
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area and front counter Repeat Violation
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage in dining area and kitchen area beside cook line. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board near slicer with grooved marks. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed metal pot with cooked beef stored on floor at kitchen area. Operator removed metal pot off floor. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster via email. Repeat Violation
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink block by large metal pot. Pot was removed. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Provided form to operator during inspection and it was signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
13
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 black mold-like substance.
- 36-37-5: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
- 36-32-5: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.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards near slicer with deep cut marks.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of plantains stored on floor at dry storage area.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment does not have choking poster. Poster was provided to operator via email.
- 23-03-4: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.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of tomato sauce in dry storage area.
- 08A-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
- 22-02-4: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.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 4/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles, not smooth, throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed peeled plantains not kept covered or wrapped, stored inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. Employee placed peeled plantains into a container with a cover. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5: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
- 24-05-4: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.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current hotel and restaurant license displayed dated October 1, 2022.
- 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink located next to three compartment sink. Observed no hot water when faucet handle is turned on.
- 14-31-5: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.
- 11-27-4: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
- 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. Discussed and printed employee reporting agreement forms for all employees, provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 14-14-4: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
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Phone: (305) 887-1131
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(211 reviews)Price Level
$
Opening Hours
Monday:6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:6:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday:Closed
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Serves Beer
Breakfast
Lunch
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025