THE LAKE HOUSE AT BABCOCK RANCH
42860 CRESCENT LOOP · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33982
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiping hands with gloves and the engaging in food preparation. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-56-4High Priority – Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed lime, orange, lemon in ice used for drinks at exterior of bar. Operator removed the food items and emptied the ice. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun at entrance to the bar.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at bar handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bar handwash sink. Operator placed soap at the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup interior of the handles at Walk in Cooler and Freezer.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed multiple clear cups stacked at exterior of bar. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed box of buns on the floor at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items and off the floor onto a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser at bar. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at Walk in Cooler and at various locations throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:11 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.