LAKE HOUSE AT BABCOCK RANCH
42860 CRESCENT LOOP, Punta Gorda FL 33982 · 239.567.7913
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 to 7 small flying insects in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
May 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 11, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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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 cooks touching cloths while food preparation. Manager educated cooks to not touch cloths or skin while food preparation.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 5 to 7 small flying insects in kitchen area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks and raw hamburgers over the raw mahi and raw. Shrimp in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager moved the raw steak and raw hamburgers on bottom shelf under the raw shrimp and raw mahi.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken in stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in bar.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink on cook line hot water shut off. The manager turned on hot water at handwashing sink during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed behind cooking units on cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from oven door.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar.
Standing water in bottom of stand up reach-in-cooler.
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on cook line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in employees restroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom storage area.
Sep 23, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line soiled.
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/.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on cook line.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in employees restroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink by handwashing sink in prep station.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
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).
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in stand up reach-in cooler on cook line.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom storage area.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 chlorine sanitizer 0ppm on test strip due to empty sanitizer container with. Operator replaced with a full container of chlorine sanitizer to correct to 50ppm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed butane in the same container as brown sugar and above other food items below on shelf across from Salad Station. Operator removed the toxic chemicals to the dry storage area away from food items.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed prep handwash sink blocked by cart. Operator removed the cart.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage at salad station. Operator removed the beverage.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple old labels on clean sanitizer containers at dish shelf.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple spoons at wait station not inverted. Operator inverted the multiple spoons.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at various locations throughout the kitchen, dry storage area, and Walk in Cooler.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun at entrance to the bar.
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.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bar handwash sink. Operator placed soap at the handwash sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup interior of the handles at Walk in Cooler and Freezer.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple clear cups stacked at exterior of bar.
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.
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.
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.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun soiled at entrance to the bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rack with trays blocking the prep/ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the rack.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at multiple kitchen handwash sinks. Operator placed paper towels at multiple kitchen handwash sinks.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at various locations at kitchen including office.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed multiple cups exposed to splash at wait station handwash sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple cups stacked with no airflow to dry in a timely manner at wait station.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated behind cookline equipment.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at cookline.
Sep 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed employee restroom missing door handle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Jul 16, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of Tums above prep table. The operator removed the bottle of Tums from above prep table.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed employee restroom missing door handle.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom in employee restroom.
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.
Open dumpster lid.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of panko, flour and sugar not labeled.
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 at cookline wiping hands on apron and then touching bread bare hands. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touching bread at cookline. Employee discarded the food items.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the written procedure.
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/ Chef, Tracey Hughes.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided the form which was completed during inspection.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at office.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cookline.
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using cell phone at cookline. Educated the employee.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzle at exterior of bar next to ice bin.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager: Amanda Eads. Manager able to provide General Manager's food manager certificate by the end of inspection.
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/. Manager: Amanda Eads.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed at office.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee using cell phone at cookline. Educated the operator.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris at Walk in Freezer. Operator cleaned the floor.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items at least 6 inches off the floor.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar counter.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cookline.
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