LION'S DEN
24000 RAMPART BLVD, Port Charlotte FL 33980 · 941-359-8303
Last inspected Nov 24, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $280
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019032735 | May 9, 2019 | Jul 26, 2019 | $280 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date on the water filter next to ice machine.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 84F at kitchen handwash sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup underneath the handle of Reach in Drawers at cookline below the grill.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple plates not inverted at prep line. Educated the operator.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed residue buildup underneath on top of mixer. Operator cleaned and sanitized the equipment.
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented dice tomato can (6.38 Lb) at dry storage shelf. Operator removed the can from being used.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at back exterior of kitchen at housekeeping mop sink.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Patrick Becker, 02/11/2020.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed residue buildup on can opener blade at prep table. Operator sanitized the blade.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cook beef not date marked at Walk in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item.
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed heavy whipping cream with no date marked at Walk in Cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean containers/utensils next to prep/ware washing area hand wash sink with no splash guard.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna in reduce oxygen packaging at Make Table. Operated removed from reduced oxygen packaging.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone at prep table. Operator removed the cell phone away from kitchen.
Dec 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 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 0ppm due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the sanitizer with a new container.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed steel polish at frontline expo station. Operator removed to the bottom shelf away from food items.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations in the kitchen.
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.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 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 at 0ppm due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the empty container. Corrected to 100ppm.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
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. Operator completed the documents during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage/hole at wall next to ware washing area handwash sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs to a safe location.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.