Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LION'S DEN

24000 RAMPART BLVD · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33980

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3563411
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10698537
DBPR license1801728

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#1High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented dice tomato can (6.38 Lb) at dry storage shelf. Operator removed the can from being used.

Stop Sale
#2High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at back exterior of kitchen at housekeeping mop sink.

Intermediate 3

#3Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Patrick Becker, 02/11/2020.

#4Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator sanitized the blade. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cook beef not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.