Lake Wales — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Lake Wales Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Lake Wales Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Lake Wales Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Lake Wales Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Lake Wales Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Lake Wales 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 Wales has 66 FDACS-regulated facilities with 121 inspections on record and 9 stop-sale orders issued.

Lake Wales 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.

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Lake Wales FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

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Lake Wales Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

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Lake Wales: Notable Restaurants

Lake Wales: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Lake Wales Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Lake Wales?

Lake Wales, Florida has 142 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Lake Wales?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Lake Wales is 90.9%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Lake Wales?

The most frequently cited violations in Lake Wales are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Lake Wales?

McDonalds has the most locations in Lake Wales with 3 establishments.

How does Lake Wales compare to the Florida state average?

Lake Wales has a pass rate of 90.9%, which is 4.9 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.4 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Lake Wales?

Food establishments in Lake Wales have an average of 9.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

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

Food establishments in Lake Wales have been assessed $14,910 in fines across 39 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $403 and the largest single fine was $1,100.

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

10 fire safety violations have been documented across 5 food establishments in Lake Wales. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Lake Wales 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 Wales, Florida has 66 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 121 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 9 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Lake Wales. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Lake Wales Restaurants & Food Establishments (140)