Lalo's Bar & Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Lalo's Bar & Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 18, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “cooked/heated time/temperature control” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average for Lantana sits at 80, putting Lalo's Bar & Restaurant on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Same. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Oysters served raw not identified on menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Same. **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Kitchen was expanded, doubled in size. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Same. Please submit revised plan to DHR.planreview@myfloridalicense.com **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface at hand sink in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Same. **Time Extended**
29-03-4
70
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 49F -51F, in glass door cooler in kitchen, operator stated rice was cooked yesterday. Rice in a deep covered container.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 49F -51F, in glass door cooler in kitchen, operator stated rice was cooked yesterday. Rice in a deep covered container.
01B-36-5
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. Bar tender cutting limes for drinks with bare hands. Bar tender put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting onions for later use in tacos with bare hands. Employee put gloves on **Corrected On-Site**
09-20-5
High Priority - Raw chicken and beef stored over and not properly separated from ready-to-eat plantains and cooked rice. Operator placed chicken and beef on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed consumer advisory. Operator placed on wall. **Corrected On-Site**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed consumer advisory. Operator placed on wall.
02B-02-5
Basic - Opened employee soda can in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in glass cooler on cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee open water bottle on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
32
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - salsa (51F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken and vegetables (52F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours- see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - salsa (51F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken and vegetables (52F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours- see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked ground beef prepared on Sunday not date marked - operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
67
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
90
Mar 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked beans in glass door cooler in kitchen. Operator removed beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 200ppm + chlorine in kitchen. Operator set up fresh solution at 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
74
Jan 6, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicharron 49°F, cooked 2 days ago in reach in cooler at cook line. See stop sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicharron 49°F, cooked 2 days ago in reach in cooler at cook line.
01B-36-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Stored shrimp not covered in chest freezer. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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. Sanitizer in the middle sink . No rinse step. Reviewed proper manual dish washing with operator. She set up sink in proper order. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lalo's Bar & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lalo's Bar & Restaurant on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lalo's Bar & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “cooked/heated time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lalo's Bar & Restaurant.
How does Lalo's Bar & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Lantana?
Lalo's Bar & Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lantana average of 80.
Has Lalo's Bar & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lalo's Bar & Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lalo's Bar & Restaurant 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 Lalo's Bar & Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lalo's Bar & Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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