Lake House Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
64
Score
Lake House Restaurant appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Lake House Restaurant was last inspected on Oct 23, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface heavily soiled”, which has been cited two times.
Restaurants in Bonita Springs average 80, so Lake House Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in server side station at bar.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen area.
36-32-5
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.
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in outside reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface heavily soiled with mold like substance on outside of outdoor freezers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook donned a hat during the visit. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of outside reach-in soiled.
23-03-4
90
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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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**
08A-05-6
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**
03A-02-5
74
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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**
22-41-4
Basic - Ice scoop stored inside large blue ice bucket. Ice scoop handle in contact with interior of the ice bucket. **Warning**
10-08-5
82
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
22-41-4
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**
11-26-1
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**
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
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**
25-22-4
Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
61
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container medicine stored over cut tomatoes next to triple sink.
41-07-4
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.
03D-02-5
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.
01B-02-5
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In bar area handwash sink used as dump sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. In bar area, ice next to handwash sink not protected from splash.
08B-54-4
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-49-4
43
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lake House Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lake House Restaurant on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lake House Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface heavily soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lake House Restaurant.
How does Lake House Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
Lake House Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has Lake House Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lake House Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lake House Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Lake House Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lake House Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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