How many restaurants are in Lake Placid?

Lake Placid, Florida has 77 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 77.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.

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.

How does Lake Placid compare to the Florida state average?

Lake Placid has a pass rate of 77.1%, which is 8.9 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.2 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Lake Placid?

Food establishments in Lake Placid have an average of 8.9 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 $4,900 in fines across 15 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $327 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.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Lake Placid 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 Placid, Florida has 43 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 80 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 6 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Lake Placid, including 6 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Lake Placid — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Overview

Lake Placid, Florida has 77 food establishments with 684 inspections on record. The pass rate is 77.1%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.2 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC in Lake Placid on January 13, 2026.

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

77Facilities

684Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

77.1%Pass Rate

5.2Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Jaxson's	27	290	1
Schooni's Italian American Restaurant	31	211	1
Dock 633	23	210	1
Mr Sammy's New York Style Pizza	27	191	1
Casa Tequila Mexican Restaurant and Bar LLC	26	158	1

Lake Placid Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Lake Placid 77.1% Pass Rate 77.1%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Lake Placid 5.2 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.2

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Lake Placid 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Lake Placid Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 4	Holiday Inn Express	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 21	Glenda Jeans Country Kitchen	3 (2 high)	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

15Actions on Record

$4,900Total Fines

$327Avg Fine

$400Largest Fine

10Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Jan 13, 2026	La Michoacana of Lake Placid INC	$400	7--2025082271
Jul 17, 2025	Jaxson's	$400	7--2025035184

Lake Placid Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

11Fire Violations

6Facilities Cited

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 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 Placid has 43 FDACS-regulated facilities with 80 inspections on record and 6 stop-sale orders issued.

43Retail Facilities

80FDACS Inspections

6Stop-Sale Orders

6Orders in 2026

Lake Placid 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
Mar 11, 2026	Lake Placid Mobil	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 11, 2026	Lake Placid Mobil	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 11, 2026	Lake Placid Mobil	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Mar 11, 2026	Lake Placid Mobil	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Mar 11, 2026	Lake Placid Mobil	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing insta…
Mar 11, 2026	Lake Placid Mobil	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: …

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Lake Placid FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	16
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	16
4-602.13	Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to	7
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	7
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	7

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Lake Placid Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	3	57	2,871
Circle K	1	102	1,574
Family Dollar	1	316	950
Walgreens	1	1	743
Winn-Dixie	1	170	584
Publix	1	30	875
Wawa	1	14	430

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Lake Placid: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Burger King	1	87	0
McDonalds	1	118	0
Holiday Inn	1	51	1
Wendys	1	86	0
Dunkin	1	156	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 77 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 77.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.
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.
How does Lake Placid compare to the Florida state average?: Lake Placid has a pass rate of 77.1%, which is 8.9 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.2 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Lake Placid?: Food establishments in Lake Placid have an average of 8.9 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 $4,900 in fines across 15 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $327 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.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Lake Placid 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 Placid, Florida has 43 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 80 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Lake Placid?: FDACS has issued 6 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Lake Placid, including 6 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Locals Lake Placid LLC FDACS Retail

1070 US 27 N, Lake Placid

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

Hhh Food and Beverage FDACS Retail

128 Crestmore DR, Lake Placid

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service

The Hitts Nutrition FDACS Retail

119 E. Park St, Lake Placid

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store w/FS

Publix Liquor Store #1547 FDACS Retail

490 US 27 N SUITE 1480, Lake Placid

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Gatorco FDACS Retail

125 Theo LN, Lake Placid

FDACS Retail Food · Alligator Processor

Good Vibes Concessions FDACS Retail

448 Blue Moon Avenue, Lake Placid

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

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