Cafe Lagoon
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Cafe Lagoon has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling not smooth”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Cafe Lagoon's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw frozen chicken at reach in freezer at front counter stored in to go bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at prep area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at reach in cooler soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork at reach in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
64
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at front counter with slime like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter and kitchen area where food preparation is done not smooth and easily cleaned . **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach at rear of kitchen. Employee discarded dead roach. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed previous inspection not available. Operator was able to provide previous inspection during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach in cooler at front counter torn.
14-11-5
78
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of tomato sauce in dry storage area.
01B-01-4
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.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment does not have choking poster. Poster was provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
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.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves in reach in cooler in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
22-16-4
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.
22-20-5
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**
36-37-5
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.
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards near slicer with deep cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 cases of plantains stored on floor at dry storage area.
08B-38-4
39
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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.
14-31-5
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.
14-14-4
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**
11-27-4
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**
11-26-1
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**
36-37-5
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.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current hotel and restaurant license displayed dated October 1, 2022.
50-09-4
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink located next to three compartment sink. Observed no hot water when faucet handle is turned on.
27-10-4
52
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Poster provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a water bottle in the reach in freezer.
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a pan with frozen chicken on the preparation table shelving. The cook put it the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container at the coffee station with sugar not labeled.
02D-01-5
67
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Poster provided. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen and front counter area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed on the bottom of the upright freezer at the front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the triple sink.
36-27-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Lagoon last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Lagoon on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Lagoon?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cafe Lagoon.
How does Cafe Lagoon compare to other restaurants in Medley?
Cafe Lagoon most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Medley average of 81.
Has Cafe Lagoon's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Lagoon have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Lagoon means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cafe Lagoon inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Lagoon is inspected around two times per year on average.
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