Lake House at Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda
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42860 Crescent Loop, Punta Gorda, FL 33982Lake House at Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda has recorded 29 inspections with 186 total violations between 2016 and January 2026, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring across inspections, including shell stock requirements (cited in at least 4 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (multiple inspections), hand and arm washing failures (at least 2 inspections), and employee health policy violations. Consumer advisory violations appeared in at least 6 recent inspections alone. In September 2025, a complaint-based inspection documented 39 violations including 2 high-priority findings for management awareness and approved food source, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition. A second complaint inspection on September 24, 2025 yielded 12 violations and a Call Back - Complied result. The most recent inspection on January 16, 2026 was a complaint-based inspection completed with no further action and no violations documented.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lake House at Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Lake House at Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 5 inspections39 violations · 20 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections21 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Lake House at Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lake House at Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda last inspected?
- Lake House at Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lake House at Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lake House at Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Lake House at Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda had?
- Lake House at Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lake House at Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda find?
- Lake House at Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda was most recently inspected on January 16, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lake House at Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda ever been shut down?
- No, Lake House at Babcock Ranch in Punta Gorda has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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