Lagoon Cafe in Tavernier
91252 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070
Lagoon Cafe in Tavernier has been inspected 21 times since 2016, accumulating 140 violations—averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, substantially above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures but shows a pattern of escalating enforcement: employee health reporting violations were cited in three consecutive inspections through December 2024, and time-as-control violations (failure to use time alone to safely hold temperature-sensitive foods) have appeared in at least 8 inspections. Food contact surface violations were documented in 6 inspections. The September 26, 2025 inspection alone yielded 27 violations including high-priority failures in management awareness, food contact surfaces, time as control, and employee health policy, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition. The most recent inspection on December 4, 2025 documented 9 violations—including repeat violations of employee health reporting and food condition—and resulted in an administrative complaint being recommended, the formal step preceding potential state disciplinary proceedings.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: December 4, 2025
Lagoon Cafe in Tavernier: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Lagoon Cafe in Tavernier: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Lagoon Cafe in Tavernier: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lagoon Cafe in Tavernier last inspected?
- Lagoon Cafe in Tavernier was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 4, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Lagoon Cafe in Tavernier?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lagoon Cafe in Tavernier are: Clean multi-use utensils, Approved food source, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Lagoon Cafe in Tavernier had?
- Lagoon Cafe in Tavernier has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lagoon Cafe in Tavernier find?
- Lagoon Cafe in Tavernier was most recently inspected on December 4, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Lagoon Cafe in Tavernier ever been shut down?
- No, Lagoon Cafe in Tavernier has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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