How many restaurants are in Lakeland?

Lakeland, Florida has 445 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%. The Florida state average is 85.8%.

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%, which is 3.8 percentage points below the state average of 85.8%. The average violations per inspection is 3.5 compared to the state average of 4.68.

How often are restaurants inspected in Lakeland?

Food establishments in Lakeland have an average of 18.8 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 $90,045 in fines across 211 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $450 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.

Lakeland — Food Safety Records

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

Overview

Lakeland, Florida has 445 food establishments with 8,382 inspections on record. 4 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 82%, below the state average of 85.8%. 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. Updated August 2026.

445Facilities

8,382Inspections

4Closures 2026

82%Pass Rate

3.5Avg Violations

Lakeland Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Lakeland 82% Pass Rate 82%

Florida Average 85.8% Pass Rate 85.8%

Lakeland 3.5 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.5

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Lakeland 0.9 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.9

Florida Average 2 Closures per 100 Facilities 2

Lakeland Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Aug 12	Pho Tan	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 12	Zarza Restaurant Latin Food & Grill	4	Warning Issued
Aug 12	Burger King #29318	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 12	Hibachi Express	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 12	Mamas Soul Food Lakeland	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 12	Il Forno Italian Restaurant	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 12	Einstein Bros Bagels	7 (1 high)	Warning Issued
Aug 11	Checkers #1065	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 11	Subway 7749	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 11	Fancy Q Sushi & Thai	8 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

211Actions on Record

$90,045Total Fines

$450Avg Fine

$3,000Largest Fine

104Facilities 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
Apr 27, 2026	Strawberry Hut	$400	3--2026019157
Nov 6, 2025	Orange Bowl Lanes/ Lucky's	$400	3--2025039807
Jun 3, 2026	Xing Xing Kitchen	$400	3--2026033028
Oct 13, 2025	Spice Thai Sushi	$400	3--2025067755
Sep 10, 2025	Denny's 6824	$400	3--2025059956
Aug 14, 2025	Egg Factory of South Lakeland	$400	3--2025054720
Feb 9, 2026	Chop Shop	$300	3--2025092074
Sep 17, 2025	Moe's Southwest Grill	$200	3--2025060868

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: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
McDonalds	15	726	1
Subway	12	322	0
Burger King	8	232	2
Wendys	8	414	1
Taco Bell	6	346	0
Dominos	4	114	0
Kfc	4	361	1
Dunkin	4	142	0
Checkers	3	226	1
Arbys	3	96	0

Lakeland Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Lakeland?: Lakeland, Florida has 445 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%. The Florida state average is 85.8%.
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%, which is 3.8 percentage points below the state average of 85.8%. The average violations per inspection is 3.5 compared to the state average of 4.68.
How often are restaurants inspected in Lakeland?: Food establishments in Lakeland have an average of 18.8 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 $90,045 in fines across 211 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $450 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.

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Lakeland — Food Safety Records

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: Notable Restaurants

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice

Orange Bowl Lanes/ Lucky's

Beef 'o' Brady's

Moe's Southwest Grill

Mamas Soul Food Lakeland

Einstein Bros Bagels

Lakeland: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Lakeland Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

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