Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

LION'S DEN

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 13, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3384692
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8480186
DBPR license1801728

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate2 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 3

#3High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the sanitizer with a new container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed steel polish at frontline expo station. Operator removed to the bottom shelf away from food items. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations in the kitchen.

#2Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong at oven handle. Operator removed the tong to a safe and appropriate location on top of shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.