Il Lago Trattoria
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
64
Score
Il Lago Trattoria appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Nov 12, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Doral facility scores 73, putting Il Lago Trattoria on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 200+ ppm at prep table kitchen area.
41-15-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at unit next to coffee maker area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at cookline area.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table kitchen area.
21-12-4
64
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed front counter ice machine bin.
10-08-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
86
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mortadella (67F - Cold Holding) at pizza station, as per. Hey less the four hours. Chef voluntarily discarded the mortadella. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed bowl inside staff at kitchen area not hair restraints.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box a box of fresh tomatoes stored on the kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed all throughout several knifes stored between prep table and cooler unit.
10-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen chicken thawing at room temperature, staff move chicken to reach in cooler for proper thawing, product still frozen. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
70
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Alfredo sauce (50F - Cold Holding); bologna salsa (51F - Cold Holding) stored next to handwashing sink in the kitchen for less than 3 hours, operator placed ice under the pans.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed cafe maker drain line into the front counter handwashing sink.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to the pasta heater. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to the pasta heater.
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing dishes without the sanitizer step. Educated employee how to set up the 3 compartment sink properly. Employee cleaned dishes all over again. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at pizza station soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) in the kitchen, operator remade (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed display case with a cracked window.
14-11-5
45
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operator unable to verify source of shellstock. See stop sale. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed fresh Clams inside reach in cooler without Tag.
01A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Beef carpaccio not identified as raw item n Menu.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. See stop sale. Observed fresh Clams inside reach in cooler without Tag.
01C-01-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna not date marked inside reach in cooler. As per Operator lasagna was cooked last Monday January 22nd, 2024. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container stored inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towels throughout kitchen. Operator put towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container by coffee machine at front counter. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on front counter floor. Operator removed bottles from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both hand sinks inside kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets inside kitchen.
23-03-4
39
Oct 28, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets thorn in front of Pizza oven.
14-11-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed inside reach in cooler by ice machine inside kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Il Lago Trattoria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Il Lago Trattoria on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Il Lago Trattoria?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Il Lago Trattoria.
How does Il Lago Trattoria compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Il Lago Trattoria most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 73.
Has Il Lago Trattoria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Il Lago Trattoria have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Il Lago Trattoria 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 Il Lago Trattoria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Il Lago Trattoria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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