Bonita Springs, Lee County

LAKE HOUSE RESTAURANT

3401 BAY COMMONS DR, Bonita Springs, FL 34134

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
May 1, 2026
City
Bonita Springs
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-32-5

Detail 24556009

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in prep kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24556010

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-01: Ice build up Time Extended

Apr 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 24550780

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding); pork ribs (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); conch batter (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F); cooked beans (51F - Cold Holding); collard greens (52F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler per operator. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24550779

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (51F - Cold Holding); pork ribs (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding); conch batter (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F); cooked beans (51F - Cold Holding); collard greens (52F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding) held overnight in reach in cooler per operator. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24550781

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided towels. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24550782

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-32-5

Detail 24550784

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in prep kitchen. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24550783

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer outside. Warning

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-13-4

Detail 24141651

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 11 pounds of salmon with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under oxygen packaging in reach in cooler.

41-17-4

Detail 24141648

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in server side station at bar.

36-32-5

Detail 24141649

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen area.

06-09-1

Detail 24141652

Basic - 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 11 pounds of salmon with a label bearing "Remove from package prior to thawing" that was fully thawed and still under oxygen packaging in reach in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 24141650

Basic - Ice buildup in outside reach-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 24141653

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface heavily soiled with mold like substance on outside of outdoor freezers. Repeat Violation

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

13-03-4

Detail 23517084

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook donned a hat during the visit. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23517083

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of outside reach-in soiled.

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 23294155

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs were stored directly above jugs of salad dressings in the outdoor reach-in cooler. Manager moved to proper storage hierarchy for food protection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23294156

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Quesadillas prepared yesterday at improper temperature. Operator discarded. quesadillas (50F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site

May 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 22887821

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22887822

Basic - Ice scoop stored inside large blue ice bucket. Ice scoop handle in contact with interior of the ice bucket. Warning

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 22614409

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 concentration at 0 ppm. Operator changed and primed sanitizer. Operator called technician. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22614411

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 operator with written procedures. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22614406

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. Operator completed form. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22614408

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22614410

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

25-22-4

Detail 22614407

Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed single-Service cups stored in front of hand wash sink at bar. Warning

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 21898802

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container medicine stored over cut tomatoes next to triple sink.

03D-02-5

Detail 21898797

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Outside reach-in cooler left: ; cooked beans (55F - Cooling) overnight per operator.

01B-02-5

Detail 21898799

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Outside reach-in cooler left: ; cooked beans (55F - Cooling) overnight per operator.

11-27-4

Detail 21898795

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 operator with Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 21898801

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.

31A-11-4

Detail 21898798

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In bar area handwash sink used as dump sink.

08B-49-4

Detail 21898800

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Small silver reach-in cooler at front door containing food for public and employee food intermixed.

08B-54-4

Detail 21898796

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. In bar area, ice next to handwash sink not protected from splash.

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 21279015

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-16: Time extension given to allow operator time to train staff. Time Extended

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 21275931

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming three time. Operator set up triple sink for manual sanitation, 50ppm chlorine. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 21275934

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 small flying insects observed above beverage counter in main kitchen. Warning

35A-09-4

Detail 21275933

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 50 ants observed in soda box storage in middle outside bar cabinets. 20 ants in condiments storage cabinets under computer outside exit to kitchen. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21275929

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Outside reach-in cooler left side; cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); milk (56F - Cold Holding); housemade cheese sauce (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (52F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21275935

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Outside reach-in cooler left side; cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); milk (56F - Cold Holding); housemade cheese sauce (50F - Cold Holding); sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (52F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (49F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) overnight per operator. This is a repeat violation from 3/31/2022. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 21275927

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator brought test strips to establishment from hotel office. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21275926

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21275928

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and surrounding tiles with accumulation of dust. This is a repeat violation from 3/31/2022. Repeat Violation Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21275930

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris around perimeter of bar and around perimeter of kitchen. Warning

35B-05-4

Detail 21275932

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Entrance to kitchen from bar not sealed shut - door does not close tight, vermin present. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21275925

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler to bar left. Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 20974082

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In outside reach-in cooler to the left, housemade cheese sauce (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) for 90 minutes per operator. Per operator, reach-in cooler is opened and closed constantly during busy peak prep time. Operator put bags of ice on all foods in cooler for quick cooling and better food protection during service. In 15 minutes, temperature of cheese sauce and cooked chicken dropped 5 degrees Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 20974085

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned the machine. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20974083

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with accumulation of dust and mold like substance.

22-16-4

Detail 20974084

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In bar area, reach-in cooler with accumulation of water and mold-like substance in bottom of cooler.

Oct 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

35B-01-4

Detail 20574085

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Doors at back of kitchen and front of kitchen has a gap at bottom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-08: Door at back of kitchen fixed to be tight fitting. Door at front of kitchen with gap at the bottom. Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 20574086

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Larger, sealed door at front of kitchen not self closing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-08: Time Extended

Oct 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 13

35A-02-6

Detail 20566975

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Outside tall black storage cabinet with 4 small flying insects on bin of onions. Warning

35A-09-4

Detail 20566969

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed in tall black storage cabinet 2 live frogs in bin of onions in contact with food. Observed in tall black storage cabinet 3 ants on open containers of sauces.observed in outside brown dry storage shed 10 ants in box of single service ketchup packets in contact with food. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 20566979

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In outside brown dry storage shed, observed 18 rodent droppings on floor and under shelving. Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 20566981

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Insects/pests present on 3 containers of barbecue sauce, red onions, box of single service ketchup packets. Pests and small flying insects on red onions. Ants in box of ketchup packets and bottles of barbecue sauce.

29-34-4

Detail 20566980

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back kitchen entrance, no vacuum breaker at hose Bibb. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20566972

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade with heavy accumulation of Food debris or rust. Operator cleaned and sanitized the blade. also observed nozzles of soda dispensing machine inside kitchen with an accumulation of mold like substance. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 20566974

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20566977

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Doors at back of kitchen and front of kitchen has a gap at bottom. Warning

14-13-4

Detail 20566970

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Bottom of far right outdoors reach-in cooler lined with unsealed wood - not smooth, durable or easily cleanable. Warning

35B-03-4

Detail 20566976

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Larger, sealed door at front of kitchen not self closing. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 20566978

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On salad station reach-in cooler, portion cups not inverted. Operator inverted the cups. Corrected On-Site Warning

25-17-4

Detail 20566971

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Box of single service cups stored on soiled floor of outside brown dry storage shed. Warning

14-06-4

Detail 20566973

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed, shelving in bar area next to iced liquor/beer storage. Warning