Lago Del Sol Bistro
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Lago Del Sol Bistro has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Lago Del Sol Bistro was last inspected on Mar 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface”, which has been cited four times.
Lago Del Sol Bistro's latest score of 86 sits above the Doral average of 73. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles at reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next kitchen entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-10: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
86
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed a bag of French fries unwholesome and moldy in reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at prep area soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next kitchen entrance. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles at reach in cooler at cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots atvwarewashing area not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm) at ware washing area not sanitizing properly. **Warning**
16-55-4
58
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at white standing reach in freezer torn. Observed gasket at reach in cooler across from flat top in poor repair. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white standing reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler across from the flattop griddle soiled with debris. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-23: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
86
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusting.
22-31-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Tatiana hired more than sixty days with no proof of training.
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale buildup at interior of dish machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at walk in cooler fans soiled with debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in drain by three compartment sink. Manager discarded dead roach. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at white standing reach in freezer torn. Observed gasket at reach in cooler across from flat top in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white standing reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler across from the flattop griddle soiled with debris.
22-16-4
61
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing doors at both bathrooms used by staff. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed no self closing doors at both bathrooms used by staff. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in gaskets in disrepair across from flat grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed reach-in gaskets in disrepair across from flat grill. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside upright reach-in freezer at entrance to kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed ice buildup inside upright reach-in freezer at entrance to kitchen area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle next to dishmachine soiled and walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with accumulated dust and observed reach-in gaskets in disrepair across from flat grill.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed spray nozzle next to dishmachine soiled and walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with accumulated dust. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink. Container was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed no self closing doors at both bathrooms used by staff. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2023. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in gaskets in disrepair across from flat grill. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside upright reach-in freezer at entrance to kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle next to dishmachine soiled and walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with accumulated dust and observed reach-in gaskets in disrepair across from flat grill.. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
58
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef at walk-in cooler. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves at walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled with accumulated dust all over kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed chef doing food preparation while wearing watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside upright reach-in freezer at entrance to kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at reach-in cooler at cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle next to dishmachine soiled and walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with accumulated dust.
23-03-4
64
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at standing RIF at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: At time of callback inspection Observed ice buildup at standing RIF at kitchen entrance. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not HWS sign used by food employees at men bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-12: At time of callback inspection observed No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
90
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed chef handling empanadas with bare hands after cooking it. Chef was informed that ready to eat food can't not be touch with bare hands . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over flour tortillas and butter in same container. Manager separated the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over plantains at RIC also, Salmon over desserts and raw fish over cooked chicken, raw burgers over cooked chicken inside WIC. Manager relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed establishment offering ceviche on the menu made with mahi-mahi (Pescanova brand) provided by MD Distributors and not parasite destruction letter available. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw salmon stored in direct contact with thank you bag inside WIC. Manager was informed that this thanks you bags can't be in direct contact with food. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic in oil (78F - Cold Holding) at prep table and bacon raw (47F - Cold Holding) at RIC , as per manager products were out for less than an hour ago. Manager moved the products to bottom on RIC for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Raid flying insects spray stored next to clean plastic containers at dishwashing area. Operator removed the can of Raid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee washing hands with spray hose at 3CS. Employee was informed to only use HWS for washing hands, employe washed hands in HWS. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
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. Observed an employee without proof of responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. As per manager hired lees that 60 days ago. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed inside WIC Black Beans, Cooked Mussels, pasta, rice and lentils cooked more than 24 hours ago, As per chef prepared yesterday morning and, cooked chicken and pre cooked mixed sausages and beef from two days ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in prep area across from cooktop. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned containers stored not inverted at rack by dishwashing machine. Operator inverted the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially ROP with label of mahi portions thawed inside WIC Manager removed the raw fish from the vacuum pack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator provided current license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed server at front counter bar area eating while serving clients. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a pair shoes stored under prep table next to standing RIF. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef working without hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed WIC gasket door torns **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at standing RIF at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed not HWS sign used by food employees at men bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw meat steak uncovered at rack inside WIC and raw shrimp and pickled onions at RIC at prep area. Manager covered the items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-12-5
14
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef burgers over raw fish on push cart, stored in walk in cooler. Chef placed the trays of raw beef burgers under raw fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board stored on prep counter, across from cookline.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no asterisk or symbol for "ceviche" prepared using swai fish, served raw, listed on menu, indicating food item is covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at men's restroom used by food employees.
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license dated October 1, 2023, displayed on wall near bar area. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer located near kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located on kitchen counter, across from cookline.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at men's restroom used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located across from fryer station at cookline. Observed soiled fan cover inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on prep counter, across from cookline, not stored in sanitizer bucket.
21-12-4
47
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a potato slicer on the floor under the dish machine. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a potato slicer on the floor under the dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
24-26-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler fan guard soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-07: Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed in the ware wash area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dish machine at 0 ppm. The chef set up the triple sink with quaternary at 200 ppms. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bottle of fabulous in the hand washing sink. The manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a potato slicer on the floor under the sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-26-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water bottles on the floor in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at the ware washing area.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in the walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a few plastic containers on the shelf by the kitchen entrance not labeled. Observed several squeeze bottles in the preparation reach in cooler not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lago Del Sol Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lago Del Sol Bistro on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lago Del Sol Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lago Del Sol Bistro.
How does Lago Del Sol Bistro compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Lago Del Sol Bistro most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Doral average of 73.
Has Lago Del Sol Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lago Del Sol Bistro have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lago Del Sol Bistro means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Lago Del Sol Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lago Del Sol Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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