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THE LAKE HOUSE AT BABCOCK RANCH

42860 CRESCENT LOOP · PUNTA GORDA · Charlotte County · FL 33982

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 16, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3428705
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8705462
DBPR license1801950

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#10High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Tums above prep table. The operator removed the bottle of Tums from above prep table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (55F – Cold Holding); rice (61F – Cold Holding) in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. The chef discarded chicken wings and rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#12Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 9

#1Basic32-05-4

Basic – Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed employee restroom missing door handle. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-74-7

Basic – 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 ambient temperature 52F. The manager stated a work order has been placed for stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#4Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee restroom. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an open drink on prep table across from vacmaster. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor in prep salad station area. The manager removed the sanitizer bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of panko, flour and sugar not labeled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

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