Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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THE LAKE HOUSE AT SABAL SPRINGS

3410 CLUBVIEW DR · NORTH FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33917

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 31, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3649090
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13466673
DBPR license4605283

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJuly 31, 2025 12:56 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 1, 2025 11:42 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 10-12 droppings on top of dishwasher, 12-15 droppings under counter on cook's line, 8-10 droppings in a box under prep table, 15-20 droppings on staircase heading to lower level, 6-10 droppings in dry storage lower level, 2-5 droppings inside men's bathroom by lockers. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sinks behind main bar, server station and end of cook's line. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sinks at main bar, server station, hand washing sink at end of cook's line. Operator provided soap for hand washing sink by dishwasher. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with pink liquid in server station. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance inside ice bin in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with deep grooves and black staining on cook's line. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed flooring walk in freezer with buildup of dried blood under shelves, buildup of old food debris under shelves in walk in cooler both on lower level. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor solid under counters on cook's line. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket in reach in cooler and bottom of reach in coolers on cook's line with buildup of food and debris in gaskets. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in stand up reach in cooler on end of cook's line. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed buildup of dust and food on walls in prep area and dry storage on upper level. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:29 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.