Le Lambi Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
70
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Le Lambi Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 6, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Port Charlotte restaurant, which scores around 82. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips at ware washing area. Operator able to provide the test strips by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked sauce not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle at cookline. Operator removed the tong on top of the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket. Operator hung the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed no label to identify at flour container. Operator labeled the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed multiple food not time marked at cookline. Operator time marked the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed the written procedure form as the operator had misplaced it.
03F-10-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on the cold holding unit handles at kitchen. Operator cleaned the handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Operator provided a hair restraint for the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
70
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at kitchen handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at kitchen handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Educated the operator.
53B-02-5
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 operator the form which was completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed in order of wash, sanitize, rinse. Educated the operator to compliance by placing in correct order and emailing the Manual Dishwashing Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
58
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at handwash sink. Educated the operator.
31A-11-4
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. Observe milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed utensils at ware washing area. Operator inverted the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cookline. Employee placed hair restraint over their head. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
74
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw pork at Reach in Freezer. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
67
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Le Lambi Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Le Lambi Restaurant on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Le Lambi Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Le Lambi Restaurant.
How does Le Lambi Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Le Lambi Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Le Lambi Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Le Lambi Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Le Lambi 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 Le Lambi Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Le Lambi Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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