Lake Placid — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
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)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Holiday Inn Express 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Glenda Jeans Country Kitchen 3 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Lake Placid Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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)

DateBusinessFineCase
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

IssueCitations
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.

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

CodeViolationCitations
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
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand 7
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

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Lake Placid Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
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

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Lake Placid: Notable Restaurants

Jaxson's

Lake Placid · Most Closures

27 inspections 290 violations 1 closures

Schooni's Italian American Restaurant

Lake Placid · Most Closures

31 inspections 211 violations 1 closures

Dock 633

Lake Placid · Most Closures

23 inspections 210 violations 1 closures

Compass Bar and Grill

Lake Placid · Most Inspected

29 inspections 205 violations

Glenda Jeans Country Kitchen

Lake Placid · Recently Inspected

20 inspections 107 violations

Tabby's Bar and Grill

Lake Placid · Recently Inspected

21 inspections 159 violations

Lake Placid: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Dominos 1 40 0
Subway 1 97 0
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

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?
Dominos 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 Restaurants & Food Establishments (76)

The Underground Bite FDACS Retail

651 Holmes Ave, Lake Placid

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Dollar General #25680 FDACS Retail

81 Lake Henry Drive, Lake Placid

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Vw Family Dollar 1362 FDACS Retail

170 Plaza Ave, Lake Placid

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Bp 27 Truck Stop FDACS Retail

2758 US 27 S, Lake Placid

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

Alpha Health & Wellness FDACS Retail

214 N Main Ave, Lake Placid

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store

Purah Spring Water INC FDACS Retail

1800 County Road 29, Lake Placid

FDACS Retail Food · Bulk Water Source

Publix Liquor Store #1547 FDACS Retail

490 US 27 N SUITE 1480, Lake Placid

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

The Hitts Nutrition FDACS Retail

119 E. Park St, Lake Placid

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store w/FS

Sunshine Food Mart 571 FDACS Retail

134 US 27 N, Lake Placid

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Hhh Food and Beverage FDACS Retail

128 Crestmore DR, Lake Placid

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

Dollar General # 1406 FDACS Retail

108 US 27 N, Lake Placid

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Bass Addict Tackle FDACS Retail

490 US 27 N Ste 1380, Lake Placid

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet w/Significant Food Service AND/OR Packaged Ice

Lake Placid Citgo FDACS Retail

244 County Road 621 E, Lake Placid

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

Oak Cafe and Bookstore FDACS Retail

125 South Oak Ave, Lake Placid

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Puff Vape and Smoke Shop FDACS Retail

342 E Royal Palm ST Ste 1, Lake Placid

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Heartland Spring Water FDACS Retail

44 Commercial Blvd, Lake Placid

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage