THE LAKE HOUSE AT BABCOCK RANCH

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards on cook line soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed stained cutting board at Make Table. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance on cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed debris at ceiling tiles. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered receptacle in employees restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed waste receptacle not covered at women's bathroom. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed gap at threshold of exterior door. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: Observed unsealed concrete at various locations of kitchen. Time Extended

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 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. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed prep handwash sink blocked by cart. Operator removed the cart. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple old labels on clean sanitizer containers at dish shelf.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple spoons at wait station not inverted. Operator inverted the multiple spoons. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda gun at entrance to the bar.

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bar handwash sink. Operator placed soap at the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup interior of the handles at Walk in Cooler and Freezer.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple clear cups stacked at exterior of bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun soiled at entrance to the bar.

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at various locations at kitchen including office. Repeat Violation

Basic - 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.

Basic - 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.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated behind cookline equipment.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete at cookline. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Observed no paper towels at handwash sink. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area. The manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Observed no soap at handwash sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed employee restroom missing door handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Observed no handle at employee kitchen restroom. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Observed ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Observed unsealed concrete floor at cookline. Time Extended

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - 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.

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - 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.

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at office. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cookline. Repeat Violation

High Priority - 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.

Intermediate - 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.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzle at exterior of bar next to ice bin.

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - 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.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed at office.

Basic - 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.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris at Walk in Freezer. Operator cleaned the floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple food items at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items at least 6 inches off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at bar counter.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cookline. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over deli meat at Walk in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sauce 124°F at steam table. Operator reheated to a minimum of 165°F at stove. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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 container of milk at wait station Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in blue cheese container at Salad Station. Operator removed the bowl. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of bread and bags of ice at Walk in Freezer. Operator removed the food items off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen area.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed back entrance door to the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: Not adequately secured. Time Extended