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 85.8%. 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
85.8%
Pass Rate
85.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | 1 | 89 | 0 |
| McDonalds | 1 | 121 | 0 |
| Holiday Inn | 1 | 51 | 1 |
| Wendys | 1 | 86 | 0 |
| Dunkin | 1 | 164 | 1 |
| Taco Bell | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Dominos | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Subway | 1 | 97 | 0 |
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 85.8%.
- 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?
- Burger King 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 10.8 percentage points below the state average of 85.8%. 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)
Burger King #24516
488 US HWY 27 N, Lake Placid
25 inspections · 89 violations · Last: Jul 2026Wendy's 9888
502 US 27 S, Lake Placid
25 inspections · 86 violations · Last: Jul 2026La Pupusa Queen
210 N MAIN AVE, Lake Placid
21 inspections · 86 violations · Last: Jul 2026Normas Cocina Mexicana
244 INTERLAKE BLVD, Lake Placid
18 inspections · 80 violations · Last: Dec 2025Twice Butter
381 E INTERLAKE BLVD, Lake Placid
23 inspections · 74 violations · Last: Jul 2026Morty and Edna's
231 N MAIN AVE STE 2, Lake Placid
21 inspections · 71 violations · Last: Jul 2026Hibachi Express
490 US HWY 27 N STE 1320, Lake Placid
9 inspections · 56 violations · Last: Jul 2026Purple Iris Tea Room
340 E INTERLAKE BLVD, Lake Placid
12 inspections · 56 violations · Last: Aug 2026Ramada
2165 US HWY 27 S, Lake Placid
19 inspections · 52 violations · Last: Aug 2026Domino's Pizza 3113
490 US HWY 27 N STE 1360, Lake Placid
14 inspections · 40 violations · Last: Oct 2025Home Run Cafe
341 E INTERLAKE BLVD, Lake Placid
9 inspections · 36 violations · Last: Jul 2026Good Vibes Juice and Smoothie
215 N MAIN AVE, Lake Placid
12 inspections · 35 violations · Last: Jul 2026Owl & Otter Espresso Co/local Yocal General Store
219 N MAIN ST, Lake Placid
8 inspections · 17 violations · Last: Aug 2026Taco Bell 200
501 US 27 N, Lake Placid
5 inspections · 8 violations · Last: Feb 2026Cuban Sabor Cafe
9 S MAIN AVE, Lake Placid
2 inspections · 4 violations · Last: Jul 2026Porkchop's Barbecue
295 E INTERLAKE BLVD, Lake Placid
2 inspections · 3 violations · Last: Jul 2026
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