Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar was last inspected on Mar 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar's latest score of 86 sits above the Kissimmee average of 78. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of water chestnut.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Coleslaw temping 61F. Per operator item was prepared at 9pm the previous night and placed into the cooler. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw temping 61F. Per operator item was prepared at 9pm the previous night and placed into the cooler. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on shelf with sugar and other condiments at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone charging on top of drink cooler in bar. Employee handbags on shelf with condiments in bar. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several pans on dry storage shelf adjacent to dish machine not properly air-dried.
24-08-4
55
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
39
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - pasta held overnight(46F - Cold Holding); - chicken held overnight (46F - Cold Holding); - ham held overnight (46F - Cold Holding); - meat loaf held overnight (46F - Cold Holding); - rice held overnight (50F - Cold Holding) - tcs guacamole held overnight (46F - Cold Holding); - sliced cheese held overnight (46F Cold Holding) Traulsen reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: Cooler unit. Operator states will get until serviced. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - 1 employee expired. Dustin S. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
21-10-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hws in middle of cook line sign removed, no paper towels, no soap, storing pitcher and ladles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-13: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
58
May 10, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - pasta held overnight(46F - Cold Holding); - chicken held overnight (46F - Cold Holding); - ham held overnight (46F - Cold Holding); - meat loaf held overnight (46F - Cold Holding); - rice held overnight (50F - Cold Holding) - tcs guacamole held overnight (46F - Cold Holding); - sliced cheese held overnight (46F Cold Holding) Traulsen reach in cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - mash potato (130 - Hot Holding). - white gravy (107-130 - Hot Holding). Employee reheating **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - 1 employee expired. Dustin S. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - 2 employees requiring beard guard **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. - 1 on cookline turned off. Manager turned on **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. manager printed and posted to wall **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hws in middle of cook line sign removed, no paper towels, no soap, storing pitcher and ladles. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-10-4
32
Feb 27, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine labeled for hot water sanitizing and chemical sanitizing reading less than 160F and 0ppm. Ecolab serviced machine during inspection. Retest at 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 8 Tuna filets fully thawed in ROP in walk-in cooler.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Dustin Sanchez 7/18/2018
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Middle cookline handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Middle cookline handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Scoops stored in deep bucket with food contact surface side up and touching other scoop handles.
24-07-4
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. 8 Tuna filets fully thawed in ROP.
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout cookline and kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on cookline with significant beard.
13-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. 1 on cookline and 1 on server line off. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Middle cookline handwash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean pans.
16-46-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Clean forks. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored without protection.
25-05-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cutting board on cookline.
21-10-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and lettuce over prepared dressings in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
26
Jun 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar.
How does Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar compare to other restaurants in Kissimmee?
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Kissimmee average of 78.
Has Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar 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 Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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