Punta Gorda
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The Lakehouse Kitchen and Bar

42860 Crescent Loop, Punta Gorda, FL 33982

Passed re-check · May 13, 2026 Directions
72
Fair BiteKarma score 72 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 10 of 10 graded inspections since 2024.
  • Last inspected May 13, 2026: passed with no violations.
  • Keeps coming up: Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking, cited 5 times, plus 16 other repeat issues.
  • 8 critical violations in the last two years.

Inspection history 10 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed May 13

    Callback Reinspection

    No violations

  3. Passed May 11

    Complaint Inspection

    11 violations, 3 critical
    • Critical Chemicals/toxic substances
    • Critical Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
    • Critical Food protection, cross-contamination
    • Minor In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
    • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
    • Minor No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
    • Minor Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
    • Minor Water source safe, hot (100°F) and cold under pressure
    • Minor Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
  4. Perfect Jan 16

    Complaint Inspection

    No violations

  5. 2025
  6. Passed Sep 24

    Callback Reinspection

    4 violations
    • Minor No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected
    • Minor Bathrooms
    • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
    • Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized