Lago Mar Country Club Dining Room

500 Nw 127 Ave, Plantation, FL 33325

American

Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Lago Mar Country Club Dining Room has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Lago Mar Country Club Dining Room's 55 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in low boy freezer raw beef stored over raw fish not all commercially packaged. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of excedrin on shelf next to dry spices Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge in hand washing sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the bar and kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on flip top cutting board. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the bar. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

51-11-4

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed in trailer - 2 small flying insects landing on wall, operator killed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-02-7

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at chest freezer in trailer - raw Philly steak (not commercially packaged) stored over ready to eat chicken tenders. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at bar - handwashing sink used for dumping, evident by limes in sink. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. As per operator no thermometer available.

05-08-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at bar under sink - spray bottle with sanitizer without label.

41-17-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed at bar

51-11-4

Apr 5, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw burger patties stored over raw bacon in Atosa refrigerator. Operator relocate burger patties to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken stored over corn in reach in freezer. Operator relocate raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At upstairs bar.

31B-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.

23-03-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed bags with unwashed tomatoes stored over cut fruits and vegetables in reach in cooler.

08B-17-4

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 4, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. At bar- no chemicals test kit provided.

16-37-1

Dec 16, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Intermediate - Establishment preparing food using a method that has been determined by the Divisions of Hotels and Restaurants to require an approved variance from the Division. Establishment does not have an approved variance for the method observed in use during the inspection. Observed vacuum sealed in 10k bags, mahi and salmon.

03G-46-1

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee water bottle in line reach in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lago Mar Country Club Dining Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lago Mar Country Club Dining Room on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lago Mar Country Club Dining Room?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lago Mar Country Club Dining Room.

How does Lago Mar Country Club Dining Room compare to other restaurants in Plantation?

Lago Mar Country Club Dining Room most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 77.

Has Lago Mar Country Club Dining Room's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Lago Mar Country Club Dining Room have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lago Mar Country Club Dining Room 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 Lago Mar Country Club Dining Room inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lago Mar Country Club Dining Room is inspected around two times per year on average.

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