Lake Placid — Food Safety Records
Lake Placid, Florida has 36 food establishments with 716 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 75%, below the state average of 85.7%. Inspections average 5.1 violations per visit.
Most recent closure: Compass Bar and Grill in Lake Placid, shut down July 16, 2026 for rodent activity.
Largest fine: $400 assessed to La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid on January 13, 2026.
Data from Florida DBPR. Updated August 2026.
Lake Placid Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages
Lake Placid
75%
Pass Rate
75%
Florida Average
85.7%
Pass Rate
85.7%
Lake Placid
5.1
Avg Violations / Inspection
5.1
Florida Average
4.7
Avg Violations / Inspection
4.7
Lake Placid
2.78
Closures per 100 Facilities
2.78
Florida Average
2
Closures per 100 Facilities
2
Lake Placid Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)
| Date | Business | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Compass Bar and Grill | Rodent activity |
Lake Placid Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)
| Date | Business | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owl & Otter Espresso Co/local Yocal General Store | 2 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Ramada | 1 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Oscar's Kitchen | 0 | Call Back - Complied | |
| Purple Iris Tea Room | 6 (2 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Taqueria Y Tienda Jalisco | 7 (2 high) | Warning Issued | |
| Mr Sammy's New York Style Pizza | 6 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Oscar's Kitchen | 5 (4 high) | Warning Issued | |
| Home Run Cafe | 4 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Porkchop's Barbecue | 2 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| McDonald's #6879 | 3 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
Lake Placid Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations
| Code | Violation | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Food contact surfaces | 7,384 |
| 36 | Proper ventilation | 5,692 |
| 08 | Proper hand/arm washing | 5,413 |
| 31 | Clean multi-use utensils | 3,460 |
| 51 | Premises clean | 3,188 |
Lake Placid Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines
Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)
| Date | Business | Fine | Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC | $400 | 7--2025082271 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | Jaxson's | $400 | 7--2026046138 |
Lake Placid Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations
Most Common Fire Safety Issues
| Issue | Citations |
|---|---|
| Fire extinguisher in red zone | 8 |
| Exit blocked or locked | 2 |
| Other fire safety violation | 1 |
Lake Placid: Notable Restaurants
Jaxson's
29 inspections
302 violations
1 closures
Schooni's Italian American Restaurant
33 inspections
222 violations
1 closures
Dock 633
24 inspections
215 violations
1 closures
Compass Bar and Grill
31 inspections
211 violations
1 closures
Ramada
19 inspections
52 violations
Owl & Otter Espresso Co/local Yocal General Store
8 inspections
17 violations
Lake Placid: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)
| Chain | Locations | Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 1 | 97 | 0 |
| Dominos | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| McDonalds | 1 | 121 | 0 |
| Burger King | 1 | 89 | 0 |
| Holiday Inn | 1 | 51 | 1 |
| Wendys | 1 | 86 | 0 |
| Taco Bell | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Dunkin | 1 | 164 | 1 |
Lake Placid Restaurant Inspections: FAQ
- How many restaurants are in Lake Placid?
- Lake Placid, Florida has 36 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
- What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Lake Placid?
- The current pass rate for food establishments in Lake Placid is 75%. The Florida state average is 85.7%.
- How many restaurants were shut down in Lake Placid this year?
- 1 food establishments in Lake Placid have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
- What are the most common health violations in Lake Placid?
- The most frequently cited violations in Lake Placid are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Lake Placid?
- Subway has the most locations in Lake Placid with 1 establishments.
- What was the most recent restaurant closure in Lake Placid?
- Compass Bar and Grill in Lake Placid was shut down on July 16, 2026 for rodent activity.
- How does Lake Placid compare to the Florida state average?
- Lake Placid has a pass rate of 75%, which is 10.7 percentage points below the state average of 85.7%. The average violations per inspection is 5.1 compared to the state average of 4.68.
- How often are restaurants inspected in Lake Placid?
- Food establishments in Lake Placid have an average of 19.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
- How much in fines have restaurants in Lake Placid been assessed?
- Food establishments in Lake Placid have been assessed $5,300 in fines across 16 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $331 and the largest single fine was $400.
- How many fire safety violations have been found in Lake Placid restaurants?
- 11 fire safety violations have been documented across 6 food establishments in Lake Placid. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
In the News Lake Placid
Rodent Activity Shuts Down Lake Placid Bar and Grill for Second Time
Compass Bar and Grill in Lake Placid was emergency-closed July 16 for rodent activity, its second such shutdown in 31 re…
Lake Placid Restaurants & Food Establishments (36)
Jaxson's 1 closure
443 LAKE JUNE RD, Lake Placid
29 inspections · 302 violations · Last: May 2026Schooni's Italian American Restaurant 1 closure
209 N MAIN AVE, Lake Placid
33 inspections · 222 violations · Last: Jul 2026Dock 633 1 closure
633 LAKE JUNE RD, Lake Placid
24 inspections · 215 violations · Last: May 2026Compass Bar and Grill 1 closure
1506 US 27 S, Lake Placid
31 inspections · 211 violations · Last: Jul 2026Mr Sammy's New York Style Pizza 1 closure
312 WEST INTERLAKE BLVD, Lake Placid
28 inspections · 197 violations · Last: Aug 2026Dunkin 1 closure
195 US HWY 27, Lake Placid
29 inspections · 164 violations · Last: Jul 2026Casa Tequila Mexican Restaurant and Bar LLC 1 closure
3601 PLACID LAKES BLVD, Lake Placid
27 inspections · 162 violations · Last: Jul 2026La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC 1 closure
960 US 27 S, Lake Placid
24 inspections · 119 violations · Last: Jan 2026Holiday Inn Express 1 closure
608 S LAKEVIEW RD, Lake Placid
21 inspections · 51 violations · Last: May 2026Beefobradys
110 PLAZA AVE, Lake Placid
26 inspections · 213 violations · Last: Jan 2026Wang Hong Kong LLC
490 US 27 N STE 1460, Lake Placid
25 inspections · 188 violations · Last: Jul 2026Taqueria Y Tienda Jalisco
929 S MAIN ST, Lake Placid
24 inspections · 173 violations · Last: Aug 2026Tabby's Bar and Grill
800 US 27 S, Lake Placid
21 inspections · 159 violations · Last: Apr 2026Cowboy Taco
150 PLAZA AVE, Lake Placid
20 inspections · 154 violations · Last: Jul 2026Gc Grill House by Golden Corral
322 US 27 S, Lake Placid
21 inspections · 141 violations · Last: Jul 2026Oscar's Kitchen
1979 PLACID LAKES BLVD, Lake Placid
24 inspections · 127 violations · Last: Aug 2026McDonald's #6879
321 US 27 S, Lake Placid
22 inspections · 121 violations · Last: Jul 2026Glenda Jeans Country Kitchen
204 N MAIN AVE, Lake Placid
20 inspections · 107 violations · Last: Apr 2026Subway
490 US HWY 27 N, Lake Placid
21 inspections · 97 violations · Last: Sep 2025Main St America-an Eatery INC
22 S MAIN ST, Lake Placid
21 inspections · 91 violations · Last: Jan 2026
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