CAPRICCIO BLUE LAGOON
5600 BLUE LAGOON DR UNIT 9
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/30/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/15/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new remodel with added dining area and walk in cooler, no plan review received. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water not turned on at hand sink across warewash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-15: Observed hot water not turned on at hand sink across warewash area; at callback. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/15/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
1
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table across warewash. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed steak cooked to customer preference not identified by advisory on menu. Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new remodel with added dining area and walk in cooler, no plan review received. Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan; inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water not turned on at hand sink across warewash area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed no self closing door in bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: Observed no self closing door in bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 21-44-1:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table next to handwash sink. Employee removed and placed below. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of handwash sink at center island on kitchen line. Operator removed bucket to proper storage area. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: observed sanitizer buckets improperly stored in hand sink at island kitchen area **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of breadcrumbs T kitchen entrance with no label, observed container of flour under stove top with no label. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: Observed container of breadcrumbs at kitchen entrance with no label, **Time Extended**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor of warewash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: Observed chemicals stored on floor of warewash area. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored in handwash sink at front counter. Observed server washing dish in handwash sink in warewash area. Observed container stored in handwash sink at island kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: observed hand sink used to store sanitizer bucket **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed beef carpaccio served raw with no label indicating that it is raw. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: Observed beef carpaccio served raw with no label indicating that it is raw. **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed desserts and food prepared more than 24 hours prior to inspection not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-12: observed desserts with no date mark made more than 24 hours **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/12/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
6
Basic
8
Total
20
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed no self closing door in bathroom. Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees eating on top of food prep table and in warewash area while washing dishes. Warning
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed plastic water bottle used as storage for red wine vinegar Warning
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table next to handwash sink. Employee removed and placed below. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on top of handwash sink at center island on kitchen line. Operator removed bucket to proper storage area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork stored on rack for ambient thawing. Coached chef on proper thawing techniques, chef moved to three compartment sink under cold running water. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket. Staff member flipped mop for proper drying Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of breadcrumbs T kitchen entrance with no label, observed container of flour under stove top with no label. Warning
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor drains on cook line Warning
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked spaghetti (55F - Cooling) at reach in across from cook line. As per chef, pasta was cooked night before and placed in reach in. Not cooled to 41F within 6 hours. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 5 live flies in kitchen near pizza prep area and above reach in cooler Warning
- 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 shell eggs stored over raw beef. Operator switched storage for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishes to dishwasher, then begin handling clean dishes with no handwash. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked spaghetti (55F - Cooling) at reach in across from cook line. As per chef, pasta was cooked night before and placed in reach in. Not cooled to 41F within 6 hours. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor of warewash area. Warning
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed container of pasta sauce prepared onsite and placed directly into reach in cooler with tight fitting lid. Coached operator on proper cooling techniques for ambient cooling, operator removed lid. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bucket stored in handwash sink at front counter. Observed server washing dish in handwash sink in warewash area. Observed container stored in handwash sink at island kitchen area. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed beef carpaccio served raw with no label indicating that it is raw. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed certified food manager arrive during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in center island of kitchen top. Chef brought paper towels over. Corrected On-Site 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 desserts and food prepared more than 24 hours prior to inspection not labeled. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2024 revealed 20 total violations (6 high priority, 6 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 5/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above prep table in preparation area, exposing pipes and duct work Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above prep table in preparation area, exposing pipes and duct work **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in dish area with water stains Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in dish area with water stains **Time Extended**
- 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed head chef without hair restraint while prepping pizza - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Observed head chef without hair restraint while prepping pizza **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor underneath prep table in preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Observed fryer oil stored on floor underneath prep table in preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink in front coffee bar area - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink in front coffee bar area **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloths stored on prep table in salad station - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-14: Observed cloths stored on prep table in salad station **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/14/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 5/13/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above prep table in preparation area, exposing pipes and duct work Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in dish area with water stains Repeat Violation
- 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 bottle of Vaseline stored in dry storage area
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed head chef without hair restraint while prepping pizza
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil stored on floor underneath prep table in preparation area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink in front coffee bar area
- 42-01-4:Basic - Observed wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry inside of mop sink
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler shelves soiled in kitchen next to storage area
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed cloths stored on prep table in salad station
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of roasted red peppers with a dent.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and seafood stored over cooked pasta in reach in cooler at cook line
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in storage area, as per chef since previous day. Observed roasted peppers (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding) at flip top cooler on cook line, as per chef for more than 4 hours. Observed cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding) at pizza station, as per chef since previous day.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomato sauce (52F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in storage area, as per chef since previous day. Observed roasted peppers (44F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding) at flip top cooler on cook line, as per chef for more than 4 hours. Observed cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding) at pizza station, as per chef since previous day.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink at front coffee bar area
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/13/2024 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 4/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling missing over prep table exposing pipes ,duct work. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Ceiling missing over prep table exposing pipes ,duct work. As per operator waiting on maintenance to cover the hole. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Ceiling missing over prep table exposing pipes ,duct work. As per operator waiting on maintenance to cover the hole. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over dish machine have stains. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Observed ceiling tile over dish machine with a water stain. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed ceiling tile over dish machine with a water stain. **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Server informed me no one was in charge and manager was not on site. 6 employees working at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Person in charge Daniela Zerpa and chef Salvatore DiMare only have food handler cards, no certified manager on duty. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: Observed Person in charge Daniela Zerpa and chef Salvatore DiMare only have food handler cards, no certified manager on duty. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/11/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Cash register area has refrigeration, food ,dishes and coffee machine not covered with smooth ceilings. Hall over dry storage shelf does not have smooth ceilings. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Hall over dry storage shelf does not have smooth ceilings. **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling missing over prep table exposing pipes ,duct work. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Ceiling missing over prep table exposing pipes ,duct work. As per operator waiting on maintenance to cover the hole. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over dish machine have stains. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Observed ceiling tile over dish machine with a water stain. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable by the front counter. **Time Extended**
- 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing pizza dough wearing a watch and bracelet. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Observed employee prepping eggplant wearing bracelets and another employee wearing watch and bracelet slicing bread. **Time Extended**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Server informed me no one was in charge and manager was not on site. 6 employees working at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: Person in charge Daniela Zerpa and chef Salvatore DiMare only have food handler cards, no certified manager on duty. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. plans show 2 bathrooms. Establishment has 1 bathroom, 3 compartment sink has been moved a dish machine has been installed, refrigeration, and food equipment has been added to cashier bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-21: During the callback inspection, observe the approved plans does not match the current layout**Time Extended** Establishment added ice machine by the mop sink, advised hand washing sink at the cashier bar is not at the location. Observed ice bin in the location where hand washing sink should be located. Advised operator the hand washing sink must be installed in the cashier bar. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/16/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Cash register area has refrigeration, food ,dishes and coffee machine not covered with smooth ceilings. Hall over dry storage shelf does not have smooth ceilings.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling missing over prep table exposing pipes ,duct work.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over dish machine have stains.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing pizza dough wearing a watch and bracelet.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 12A-21-4:High Priority - Employee working with food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items has visibly soiled fingernails. Employee preparing pizza dough with fingernail polish, black at tips with with out gloves. Employee washed hands and put gloves on. Corrected On-Site
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 13-06-4:Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee preparing pizza dough with fingernail polish no gloves.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Server informed me no one was in charge and manager was not on site. 6 employees working at time of inspection.
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. plans show 2 bathrooms. Establishment has 1 bathroom, 3 compartment sink has been moved a dish machine has been installed, refrigeration, and food equipment has been added to cashier bar. Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held at room temperature- turkey 59F, chicken 77F, cut sweet potato 70 (12:15-1:45). Provided establishment with written form to hold food at room temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/16/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).