Lago Taco

19777 Wellen Park Blvd, Venice, FL 34293

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Lago Taco, the earliest from 2023. Lago Taco was last inspected on Oct 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Among Venice restaurants, the typical score is 79; Lago Taco is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on shelf with clean pans at 3 compartment sink area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Jan 2, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw at 57F. Observed employee move coleslaw to lower shelf in reach-in cooler to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink with soiled rags and chemical spray bottles in it.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed clam chowder prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.

02C-02-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jugs of fry oil stored on floor under 3 compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Feb 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lago Taco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lago Taco on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Lago Taco compare to other restaurants in Venice?

Lago Taco most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Venice average of 79.

Has Lago Taco's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lago Taco have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lago Taco 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 Taco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lago Taco is inspected around two times per year on average.

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