Punta Rassa, Lee County

LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT

14301 PORT COMFORT RD, Punta Rassa, FL 33908

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Dec 11, 2025
City
Punta Rassa
County
Lee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 24217472

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. Educated operator on proper concentration of sanitizer. Operator called technician. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24217468

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of ice machine. Educated operator on importance of proper storage of chemicals. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 24217469

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24217467

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense spices. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24217465

Basic - Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer. Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 24217466

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed employee beverage. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-38-4

Detail 24217470

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator placed sanitizer bucket on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24217471

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water spray bottle at cook line. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 24001849

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 at bar. Note: operator in the process of fixing. Establishment will use working dish machine in kitchen until fixed at bar. Corrective Action Taken

14-31-5

Detail 24001850

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with jalapenos. Operator placed pepoers in food grade container. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24001847

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ricotta cheese 56F cold hold and raw beef 49F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator double panned with ice. Observed Raw sword 58F cold hold, raw beef 59F cold hold less than 4 hours. Operator placed bags of ice on top.Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 24001846

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed chemicals. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24001854

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at cook line used to fill pitcher with water. Observed red bucket stored in hand wash sink facing stage at bar.

12B-12-5

Detail 24001853

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.

08B-47-4

Detail 24001852

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed box of frozen chicken egg rolls and box of frizen seabass stored in floor in walk in freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 24001848

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24001851

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 23429860

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 0 ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23429858

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb next to outside ice machine.

31B-02-4

Detail 23429855

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar facing singer stage.

36-22-4

Detail 23429863

Basic - Floor area in front of soda machine in kitchen covered with standing water. Operator mopped floor. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23429856

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp and fish not covered in walk in cooler.

42-01-4

Detail 23429862

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-12-4

Detail 23429865

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar.

21-38-4

Detail 23429867

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23429866

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

41-07-4

Detail 23166829

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on shelving near food items. Operator removed medicine. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23166825

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw hamburger stored over ready to eat peppers/onions. Operator switched raw to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23166822

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher stored in hand wash sink at end of cook line. Educated operator on importance of hand wash only. Operator removed pitcher. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 23166824

Intermediate - No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

14-01-5

Detail 23166828

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense Parmesan cheese.

24-08-4

Detail 23166823

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-73-4

Detail 23166826

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath dishmachine. Educated operator on keeping dishwasher area clean. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23166827

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 23166821

Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath three compartment sink.

Jun 7, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

14-31-5

Detail 22916263

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with herbs in walk in cooler. Educated operator on importance of using food grade containers. Operator switched herbs into food grade containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22916264

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher stored in hand wash sink at end of cook line. Educated operator on importance of hand wash sink only. Operator removed water pitcher. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 22916265

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Operator wrote last date served on tags. Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 22916271

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink in back food prep area. Operator fixed soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22916268

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath dishmachine.

08B-47-4

Detail 22916266

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk-in freezer. Observed boxes of food and chef's pies. Educated operator on storing foods off of floor. Operator had employee fix and move everything off of floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22916267

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at end of cook line. Educated operator on importance of having hand wash sign. Operator placed hand wash sign at hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 22916270

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.

21-07-4

Detail 22916269

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator added more chlorine. ReChecked concentration at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 13

12A-07-5

Detail 22706197

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

09-01-4

Detail 22706189

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee sprinkling topping with barehands onto plates of food. Educated employee. Employee put on gloves. Corrected On-Site

14-31-5

Detail 22706188

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with herbs. Educated operator on using food grade container. Operator switched to food grade container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12A-02-4

Detail 22706187

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Educated employees. Employees washed hands. Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 22706193

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink.

31A-11-4

Detail 22706196

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher of water stored in hand wash sink at end of cook line. Educated operator on hand wash only. Operator removed pitcher. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22706191

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense sugar. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 22706194

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks.

08B-47-4

Detail 22706192

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor underneath shelving in walk in freezer.

21-04-4

Detail 22706190

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under raw oyster cutting board. Educated operator on not using wet wiping cloth. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22706186

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at end of cook line.

42-01-4

Detail 22706198

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-08-4

Detail 22706195

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100ppm.

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 16

01B-01-4

Detail 22293457

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of sausage gravy rusted and one 6lb can of artichoke quarters dented. Operator discarded cans. Corrective Action Taken

14-31-5

Detail 22293449

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with herbs in walk in cooler..

08A-20-5

Detail 22293454

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw fish stored over raw meat at drawer reach in coolers at cook line. Operator switched all raw seafood to one side and meats on other side. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22293462

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemical stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22293453

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at bar used as a dump sink.

41-17-4

Detail 22293463

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Side wait station. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 22293455

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 22293458

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense spice. Educated operator on having scoops with handles. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 22293451

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. Operator took fish out of packages. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 22293452

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

10-17-4

Detail 22293450

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 22293461

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 22293456

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under oyster opener cutting board.

23-03-4

Detail 22293460

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Walk in cooler fan guards.

16-46-4

Detail 22293459

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

33-16-4

Detail 22293464

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Feb 22, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 21, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 21800046

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 in kitchen and bar. Educated operator on importance of proper concentration. Operator placed sanitizer. Rechecked concentration in kitchen at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21800054

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of container of raw chicken stored over container of cream. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

28-13-5

Detail 21800050

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground from blocked pipe of establishment draining into retention pond in front of restaurant. Note: observed septic system clean-up crews on site pumping out retention pond. Site is sectioned off with restricted employee access. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21800051

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. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21800053

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21800052

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. Warning

31B-06-4

Detail 21800049

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Hand wash sink in back food prep area. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21800048

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense spice. Educated operator on importance of having scoops with handles. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21800047

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 21800044

Basic - Stored food not covered. Raw grouper in walk in cooler. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21800045

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle at cook line Warning

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 21370952

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed canned yam rusted. Operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-41-4

Detail 21370957

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 in kitchen and bar. Operator primed sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01D-01-5

Detail 21370953

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no parasite destruction for conch served as ceviche on menu. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21370956

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter sauce 109F hot hold less 4 hours. Operator will use time as a public health control. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21370958

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by food items. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21370961

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at bar near ice bin. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 21370954

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21370955

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense spice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21370962

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plastic containers of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21370959

Basic - Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21370960

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator corrected, Corrected On-Site Warning

May 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 5Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 20955667

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed four 6lb cans of kidney beans dented/rusted and one 46 fl oz of tomato juice dented. Cans discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20955668

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chopped tomatoes 52F cold hold, chicken salad 54F cold hold less than 4 hours. Reach in cooler at cook line turned down. Observed tuna salad 52F cold hold less than 4 hours. Tuna salad placed deeper in cooler below cooling line. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20955677

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20955666

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink near walk in cooler blocked by cardboard. Corrected On-Site Warning

27-18-4

Detail 20955669

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed hot water temperature at sinks reaching 82F (waited 3 minutes). Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 20955673

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 20955678

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. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20955675

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at hand wash sinks reaching 82F (waited 3 minutes). Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20955670

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Kitchen and back outside storage area. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 20955676

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 20955672

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of outside ice machine surface between uses. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20955674

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Walk in cooler fan guards. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20955671

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Oct 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 6Total: 14

12A-07-5

Detail 20595898

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

03A-02-5

Detail 20595894

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw 46°F cold hold, blue cheese 47°F cold hold less than 4 hours. Reach in cooler turned down and lid closed. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20595891

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20595890

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic pitcher stored in handwash sink at end of cookline. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 20595899

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. . Women's restroom handicapped stall. Corrected On-Site

31B-06-4

Detail 20595893

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Women's restroom handicapped stall. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20595896

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Dishwash area. Corrected On-Site

27-17-4

Detail 20595892

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Handwash sink in Women's restroom handicapped stall.

14-01-5

Detail 20595887

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense spice and chopped seafood.. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-12-5

Detail 20595888

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20595886

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpacks stored on shelving near food items in dry storage area.

10-17-4

Detail 20595889

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 20595895

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-38-4

Detail 20595897

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site