How many restaurants are in Lake Butler?

Lake Butler, Florida has 29 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Lake Butler?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Lake Butler is 87.5%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Lake Butler?

The most frequently cited violations in Lake Butler are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Lake Butler?

Hungry Howies has the most locations in Lake Butler with 1 establishments.

How does Lake Butler compare to the Florida state average?

Lake Butler has a pass rate of 87.5%, which is 1.5 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.9 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Lake Butler?

Food establishments in Lake Butler have an average of 4.4 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Lake Butler been assessed?

Food establishments in Lake Butler have been assessed $560 in fines across 2 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $280 and the largest single fine was $400.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Lake Butler restaurants?

2 fire safety violations have been documented across 1 food establishments in Lake Butler. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Lake Butler 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. Lake Butler, Florida has 21 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 45 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Lake Butler?

FDACS has issued 7 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Lake Butler. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Lake Butler — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Lake Butler Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Lake Butler, Florida has 29 food establishments with 129 inspections on record. The pass rate is 87.5%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.9 violations per visit.

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

29Facilities

129Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

87.5%Pass Rate

5.9Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Skips Deli	21	93	1
Laredo's	18	198	0
Hardee's	24	194	0
China 1	24	152	0
Pop Pop's Pizza Box Too	11	59	0

Lake Butler Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Lake Butler 87.5% Pass Rate 87.5%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Lake Butler 5.9 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.9

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Lake Butler 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.38 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.38

Lake Butler Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 5	McDonald's Rest Lake Butler	5	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Lake Butler Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	991
23	Chemical properly stored	753
03	Employee health reporting	745
14	Food contact surfaces	741
24	Toxic substance control	741

Lake Butler Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

2Actions on Record

$560Total Fines

$280Avg Fine

$400Largest Fine

0Facilities Fined

Lake Butler Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

2Fire Violations

1Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	2

Lake Butler 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. Lake Butler has 21 FDACS-regulated facilities with 45 inspections on record and 7 stop-sale orders issued.

21Retail Facilities

45FDACS Inspections

7Stop-Sale Orders

Lake Butler 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.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Oct 31, 2024	Prarambh-investment-INC-399266	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Han…
Oct 31, 2024	Prarambh-investment-INC-399266	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Han…
Oct 31, 2024	Prarambh-investment-INC-399266	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food…
Oct 30, 2024	Prarambh-investment-INC-399266	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food…
Oct 30, 2024	Prarambh-investment-INC-399266	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Han…
Oct 30, 2024	Prarambh-investment-INC-399266	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Preventing Contamination By Han…
Sep 19, 2022	In House	— (In house)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects. ro…

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Lake Butler FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	8
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	6
6-202.15	Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or	5
2-402.11	Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard	4
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	4

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Lake Butler Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
CVS	1	9	882
Family Dollar	1	316	950
Dollar General	1	57	2,871

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Lake Butler: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Hungry Howies	1	26
Hardees	1	194
Subway	1	59
McDonalds	1	39

Lake Butler Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Lake Butler?: Lake Butler, Florida has 29 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Lake Butler?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Lake Butler is 87.5%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Lake Butler?: The most frequently cited violations in Lake Butler are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Lake Butler?: Hungry Howies has the most locations in Lake Butler with 1 establishments.
How does Lake Butler compare to the Florida state average?: Lake Butler has a pass rate of 87.5%, which is 1.5 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.9 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Lake Butler?: Food establishments in Lake Butler have an average of 4.4 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Lake Butler been assessed?: Food establishments in Lake Butler have been assessed $560 in fines across 2 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $280 and the largest single fine was $400.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Lake Butler restaurants?: 2 fire safety violations have been documented across 1 food establishments in Lake Butler. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Lake Butler 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. Lake Butler, Florida has 21 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 45 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Lake Butler?: FDACS has issued 7 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Lake Butler. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

In the News Lake Butler

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Lake Butler Restaurants & Food Establishments (29)

Skips Deli 1 closure

125 SW 6 AVE, Lake Butler

21 inspections · 93 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Big T's BBQ and More FDACS Retail

5609 W County Road 240, Lake Butler

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Dollar General # 4365 FDACS Retail

180 E Main ST, Lake Butler

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Ez Ice FDACS Retail

430 W Main ST, Lake Butler

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Gather FDACS Retail

190 E Main ST, Lake Butler

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Name: Nutrition Hideaway Establishment # FDACS Retail

Address: 275 W Main ST Ste, Lake Butler

FDACS Retail Food · Type: Specialty Food Shops Inspected By: GARRY OSTENDORF

River Branch Farm FDACS Retail

14476 State Road 100 W, Lake Butler

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

S&s Food Stores #336 FDACS Retail

4793 SW State Road 121, Lake Butler

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

The Grind Coffee Shop FDACS Retail

6386 SW 83 Lane, Lake Butler

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Nutrition Hideaway FDACS Retail

275 W Main ST Ste, Lake Butler

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Prarambh Investment INC FDACS Retail

260 W Main ST, Lake Butler

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

S&s Food Stores #326 FDACS Retail

875 W Main ST, Lake Butler