How many health inspections has CAFE LAGOON had?

CAFE LAGOON has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CAFE LAGOON ever been shut down?

No, CAFE LAGOON has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at CAFE LAGOON?

The most frequently cited violations at CAFE LAGOON are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

FOOD QUALITY HAZARD: Food in poor condition — spoiled, contaminated, mislabeled, or adulterated — can cause foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or poisoning. Spoiled food may contain dangerous levels of histamine (causes scombroid poisoning from fish), Listeria (grows during refrigeration), or toxin-producing molds. Mislabeled food can trigger fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Inspect all food upon delivery and regularly during storage. Reject food that is: spoiled, damaged, at incorrect temperature, past expiration, improperly labeled, or from unverified sources. Date-mark all ready-to-eat TCS foods — use within 7 days if held at 41°F or below. Discard any food of questionable quality.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

CAFE LAGOON

10450 NW S RIVER DR, Medley, FL 33178

Miami-Dade County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CAFE LAGOON INC · License: SEA2319843

CAFE LAGOON in Medley, FL has 18 inspections on record with 138 total violations (7.7 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

18Inspections

138Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 19, 2025

Inspection History (18)

Feb 19, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 22 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 16, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Nov 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 31, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Feb 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Mar 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 27, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

How Does This Facility Compare?

CAFE LAGOON has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Miami-Dade County average of 0.08 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.07.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CAFE LAGOON had?: CAFE LAGOON has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CAFE LAGOON ever been shut down?: No, CAFE LAGOON has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at CAFE LAGOON?: The most frequently cited violations at CAFE LAGOON are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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