Immokalee — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Immokalee, Florida has 59 food establishments with 872 inspections on record. The pass rate is 78.1%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.4 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $1,000 assessed to El Gran Taco Loco in Immokalee on February 4, 2026.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

59Facilities
872Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
78.1%Pass Rate
5.4Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Anthonys Mexican Restaurant 39 328 3
Brenda's Mexican Restaurant 49 371 2
Roma in Lima Pizza & Cuisine LLC 37 360 2
El Gran Taco Loco 24 296 2
Fify's 49 290 2

Immokalee Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Immokalee 78.1% Pass Rate 78.1%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Immokalee 5.4 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.4
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Immokalee 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0
Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Immokalee Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Roma in Lima Pizza & Cuisine LLC 5 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mingo's Market BBQ 2 Call Back - Complied
Kfc 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
El Gran Taco Loco 19 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Brenda's Mexican Restaurant 12 (1 high) Warning Issued
Gold Garden 7 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
El Cubano Restaurant of Immokalee 6 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Lozano's Rest & Sports Bar INC 3 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Kountry Kitchen 6 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Zacatecas Restaurant Taqueria 8 (2 high) Administrative complaint recommended

Immokalee Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
14 Food contact surfaces 7,805
36 Proper ventilation 5,990
08 Proper hand/arm washing 4,010
23 Chemical properly stored 3,848
22 Consumer advisory 3,717

Immokalee Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

84Actions on Record
$36,160Total Fines
$470Avg Fine
$1,600Largest Fine
26Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Feb 4, 2026 El Gran Taco Loco $1,000 7--2025089692
Jul 14, 2025 El Gran Taco Loco $560 7--2025044486
Jul 14, 2025 El Gran Taco Loco $360 7--2025033511
Nov 17, 2025 Mingo's Market BBQ $160 7--2025076792

Immokalee Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

26Fire Violations
10Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Exit blocked or locked 18
Other fire safety violation 6
Propane tank stored inside building 2

Immokalee Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Immokalee has 27 FDACS-regulated facilities with 93 inspections on record and 20 stop-sale orders issued.

27Retail Facilities
93FDACS Inspections
20Stop-Sale Orders

Immokalee FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

DateFacilityProductReason
Handy-food-store-0075-08819 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Handy-food-store-0075-08819 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Handy-food-store-0075-08819 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Handy-food-store-0075-08819 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Handy-food-store-0075-08819 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Handy-food-store-0075-08819 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Handy-food-store-0075-08819 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Handy-food-store-0075-08819 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Handy-food-store-0075-08819 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Handy-food-store-0075-08819 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…

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Immokalee FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 5
3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food 5
2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard 5
2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before 4
4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of 4

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Immokalee Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Winn-Dixie 1 170 584

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Immokalee: Notable Restaurants

Anthonys Mexican Restaurant

Immokalee · Most Closures

39 inspections 328 violations 3 closures

Brenda's Mexican Restaurant

Immokalee · Most Closures

49 inspections 371 violations 2 closures

Roma in Lima Pizza & Cuisine LLC

Immokalee · Most Closures

37 inspections 360 violations 2 closures

Fify's

Immokalee · Most Inspected

49 inspections 290 violations 2 closures

Juanitas

Immokalee · Most Inspected

44 inspections 257 violations 1 closures

Mingo's Market BBQ

Immokalee · Recently Inspected

27 inspections 151 violations

Immokalee: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Dunkin 1 105 2
Popeyes 1 83 0
Burger King 1 37 0
Papa Johns 1 66 0
McDonalds 1 57 0
Wendys 1 97 0
Kfc 1 10 0
Subway 1 41 0

Immokalee Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Immokalee?
Immokalee, Florida has 59 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Immokalee?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Immokalee is 78.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Immokalee?
The most frequently cited violations in Immokalee are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Immokalee?
Dunkin has the most locations in Immokalee with 1 establishments.
How does Immokalee compare to the Florida state average?
Immokalee has a pass rate of 78.1%, which is 7.9 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.4 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Immokalee?
Food establishments in Immokalee have an average of 14.8 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Immokalee been assessed?
Food establishments in Immokalee have been assessed $36,160 in fines across 84 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $470 and the largest single fine was $1,600.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Immokalee restaurants?
26 fire safety violations have been documented across 10 food establishments in Immokalee. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Immokalee inspected?
Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Immokalee, Florida has 27 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 93 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Immokalee?
FDACS has issued 20 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Immokalee. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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Immokalee Restaurants & Food Establishments (59)

Handy Food Store # 0050 FDACS Retail

417 New Market RD W, Immokalee

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

In N Out Drive Thru FDACS Retail

110 N 1st ST, Immokalee

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Winn Dixie Liquor Store #0759 FDACS Retail

1604 LAKE TRAFFORD ROAD, Immokalee

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Flores Enterprises of Immokalee INC FDACS Retail

720 N 15th ST, Immokalee

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Hi-rise Smoke Shop and Tobacco FDACS Retail

302 New Market RD W, Immokalee

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Ice House America #11-0114 FDACS Retail

212 New Market RD E, Immokalee

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Handy Food Store # 0091 FDACS Retail

820 W Main ST, Immokalee

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

The Southern Sugar Bar LLC FDACS Retail

1802 8th Ave, Immokalee

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Primo Supermarket FDACS Retail

306 New Market RD W, Immokalee

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Azteca Supercentro 2000 FDACS Retail

208 W Main ST, Immokalee

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Ice Depot FDACS Retail

1632 Lake Trafford RD, Immokalee

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Handy Food Store # 0075 FDACS Retail

2902 Lake Trafford RD, Immokalee

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Primo Water FDACS Retail

217 N 15th ST, Immokalee

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Vw 185193 Watermill Express LLC FDACS Retail

1602 Lake Trafford RD, Immokalee

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Primo Water FDACS Retail

106 S 3rd ST, Immokalee

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Any Time Ice FDACS Retail

1811 Lake Trafford RD, Immokalee

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Vw Handy Food Store 065 FDACS Retail

501 N 15th ST, Immokalee

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

La Catrina Latina FDACS Retail

102 NEW MARKET RD E, Immokalee

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service

Taste of the Islands Jamaican Cuisines FDACS Retail

170 AIRPARK BLVD, Immokalee

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service