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
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (52F – Cold Holding); roasted chicken (58F – Cold Holding); linguin (51F – Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. Observed seafood salad (49F – Cold Holding); spinach dip (52F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep station. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (52F – Cold Holding); roasted chicken (58F – Cold Holding); linguin (51F – Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. Observed seafood salad (49F – Cold Holding); spinach dip (52F – Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in prep station. **Warning**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line soiled. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 10
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on cook line. **Warning**
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen across from cook line ambient temperature 49F and reach-in cooler in prep station 50F. **Warning**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in employees restroom. **Warning**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink by handwashing sink in prep station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed ice machine in dry storage area leaking water onto surface. The manager has a work order in for Ice machine to be serviced today (9/23/2025). **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in stand up reach-in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 7:33 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.