How many restaurants are in Lakeland?

Lakeland, Florida has 809 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Lakeland?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Lakeland is 82.4%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Lakeland this year?

4 food establishments in Lakeland have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Lakeland?

The most frequently cited violations in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Lakeland?

McDonalds has the most locations in Lakeland with 15 establishments.

How does Lakeland compare to the Florida state average?

Lakeland has a pass rate of 82.4%, which is 3.6 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.5 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Lakeland?

Food establishments in Lakeland have an average of 10.2 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Lakeland been assessed?

Food establishments in Lakeland have been assessed $95,845 in fines across 229 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $442 and the largest single fine was $3,000.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Lakeland restaurants?

58 fire safety violations have been documented across 42 food establishments in Lakeland. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Lakeland 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. Lakeland, Florida has 378 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 812 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 1,084 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Lakeland, including 19 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.

Lakeland — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Lakeland Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Lakeland, Florida has 809 food establishments with 8,228 inspections on record. 4 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 82.4%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 3.5 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Sweet Cup Cafe 1 in Lakeland on November 19, 2025.

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

809Facilities

8,222Total Inspections

4Closures 2026

82.4%Pass Rate

3.5Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice	52	295	6
Orange Bowl Lanes/ Lucky's	44	167	6
Beef 'o' Brady's	41	218	4
Spice Thai Sushi	36	189	4
Fire Hot Pot & BBQ	39	159	4

Lakeland Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Lakeland 82.4% Pass Rate 82.4%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Lakeland 3.5 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.5

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Lakeland 0.49 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.49

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Lakeland Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 8	Xing Xing Kitchen	0	Call Back - Complied
May 8	Chipotle Mexican Grill of Colorado LLC	2 (1 high)	Warning Issued
May 8	Charlies Family Restaurant by Dee LLC	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 8	Wingstop	0	Call Back - Complied
May 8	Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 8	Twin Peaks	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Carrabba's Italian Grill	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Sonny's Real Pit Bar-b-q	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Xing Xing Kitchen	4 (2 high)	Emergency order recommended
May 7	Wingstop	2 (1 high)	Emergency order recommended

Lakeland Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	58,514
14	Food contact surfaces	42,023
23	Chemical properly stored	41,941
36	Proper ventilation	40,964
31	Clean multi-use utensils	38,160

Lakeland Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

229Actions on Record

$95,845Total Fines

$442Avg Fine

$3,000Largest Fine

119Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Nov 19, 2025	Sweet Cup Cafe 1	$800	3--2025039296
Jan 12, 2026	Shanghai Chinese Restaurant	$400	3--2025089063
Nov 6, 2025	Orange Bowl Lanes/ Lucky's	$400	3--2025039807
Oct 13, 2025	Spice Thai Sushi	$400	3--2025067755
Oct 23, 2025	Bad Dog BBQ	$400	3--2025067416
Sep 10, 2025	Denny's 6824	$400	3--2025059956
Aug 14, 2025	Egg Factory of South Lakeland	$400	3--2025054720
Apr 27, 2026	Strawberry Hut	$400	3--2026019157
Jul 14, 2025	Fancy Q Sushi & Thai	$400	3--2025042948
Jan 22, 2026	Taqueria La Carreta	$320	3--2025091087

Lakeland Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

58Fire Violations

42Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	17
Other fire safety violation	15
Exit blocked or locked	9
Missing boiler certificate/report	7
Propane tank stored inside building	6
Cooking without hood suppression	4

Lakeland 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. Lakeland has 378 FDACS-regulated facilities with 812 inspections on record and 1,084 stop-sale orders issued.

378Retail Facilities

812FDACS Inspections

1,084Stop-Sale Orders

19Orders in 2026

Lakeland 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 31, 2026	Seven-brothers-foodmart-09932	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Mar 31, 2026	Seven-brothers-foodmart-09932	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending…
Mar 17, 2026	M & J Food Store	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, ro…
Mar 2, 2026	Skyview-food-mart-LLC-361550	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Mar 2, 2026	Skyview-food-mart-LLC-361550	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Mar 2, 2026	Skyview-food-mart-LLC-361550	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Ad…
Mar 2, 2026	Skyview-food-mart-LLC-361550	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Ad…
Feb 6, 2026	Commerce Shell	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Feb 6, 2026	Commerce Shell	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Feb 6, 2026	Commerce Shell	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Lakeland FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	148
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	82
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	64
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	51
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	44

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Lakeland Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Publix	10	30	875
Circle K	7	102	1,574
Dollar General	7	57	2,871
7-Eleven	5	84	2,422
Starbucks	5	77	1,170
Walgreens	5	1	743
Aldi	4	2	310
Family Dollar	4	316	950

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Lakeland: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
McDonalds	15	712	1
Subway	12	321	0
Wendys	8	411	1
Burger King	8	231	2
Taco Bell	6	342	0
Kfc	4	358	1
Dunkin	4	142	0
Dominos	4	114	0
Checkers	3	224	1
Arbys	3	96	0

Lakeland Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Lakeland?: Lakeland, Florida has 809 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Lakeland?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Lakeland is 82.4%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Lakeland this year?: 4 food establishments in Lakeland have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Lakeland?: The most frequently cited violations in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Lakeland?: McDonalds has the most locations in Lakeland with 15 establishments.
How does Lakeland compare to the Florida state average?: Lakeland has a pass rate of 82.4%, which is 3.6 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.5 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Lakeland?: Food establishments in Lakeland have an average of 10.2 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Lakeland been assessed?: Food establishments in Lakeland have been assessed $95,845 in fines across 229 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $442 and the largest single fine was $3,000.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Lakeland restaurants?: 58 fire safety violations have been documented across 42 food establishments in Lakeland. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Lakeland 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. Lakeland, Florida has 378 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 812 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Lakeland?: FDACS has issued 1,084 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Lakeland, including 19 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.

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Lakeland — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Most-Inspected Facilities

Lakeland Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Lakeland Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Lakeland Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Lakeland Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Lakeland Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Lakeland Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

Lakeland FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

Lakeland FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Lakeland Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Lakeland: Notable Restaurants

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice

Orange Bowl Lanes/ Lucky's

Beef 'o' Brady's

Moe's Southwest Grill

Twin Peaks

Wingstop

Lakeland: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Lakeland Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

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