LION'S DEN

24000 Rampart Boulevard
Florida, 33980
Charlotte County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 2/14/2025

High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - 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.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - 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.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - 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.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #10698537
2025-02-14
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2025 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 10/17/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 24-27-4:Basic - 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.
  • 06-09-1: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 tuna in reduce oxygen packaging at Make Table. Operated removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5: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 heavy whipping cream with no date marked at Walk in Cooler. Repeat Violation
Food Inspector #8791127
2024-10-17
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 12/13/2023

High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at various locations in the kitchen.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-41-4: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 0ppm due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the sanitizer with a new container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed steel polish at frontline expo station. Operator removed to the bottom shelf away from food items. Corrected On-Site
Food Inspector #8480186
2023-12-13
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2023 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 8/22/2023

High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed damage/hole at wall next to ware washing area handwash sink.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed multiple tongs at oven handle. Operator removed the tongs to a safe location. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-41-4: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 at 0ppm due to empty sanitizer container. Operator replaced the empty container. Corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5: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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 11-26-1: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 the documents during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - 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.
Food Inspector #8369651
2023-08-22
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).