The Lagoon Cafe
91252 Overseas Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070 · Permanent Food Service · License 5428294
What drove the grade
Container of medicine improperly stored on shelf above prep table medicine was discarded by cook
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 18 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic-15
- Safety score85
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 18, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored on shelf above prep table medicine was discarded by cook
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Green cutting board is soiled with mold like substance.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Fixed on the spot
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Fixed on the spot
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.