Lehigh Acres — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Lehigh Acres Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Lehigh Acres Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Lehigh Acres Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Lehigh Acres Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Lehigh Acres Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Lehigh Acres 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. Lehigh Acres has 58 FDACS-regulated facilities with 120 inspections on record and 13 stop-sale orders issued.

Lehigh Acres 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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Lehigh Acres FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

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Lehigh Acres Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

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Lehigh Acres: Notable Restaurants

Lehigh Acres: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Lehigh Acres Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Lehigh Acres?

Lehigh Acres, Florida has 112 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Lehigh Acres?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Lehigh Acres is 82.1%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Lehigh Acres this year?

1 food establishments in Lehigh Acres have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Lehigh Acres?

The most frequently cited violations in Lehigh Acres are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Lehigh Acres?

Subway has the most locations in Lehigh Acres with 3 establishments.

How does Lehigh Acres compare to the Florida state average?

Lehigh Acres has a pass rate of 82.1%, which is 3.8 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 5.1 compared to the state average of 4.66.

How often are restaurants inspected in Lehigh Acres?

Food establishments in Lehigh Acres have an average of 12.8 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Lehigh Acres been assessed?

Food establishments in Lehigh Acres have been assessed $62,310 in fines across 149 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $436 and the largest single fine was $2,240.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Lehigh Acres restaurants?

41 fire safety violations have been documented across 23 food establishments in Lehigh Acres. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Lehigh Acres 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. Lehigh Acres, Florida has 58 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 120 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 13 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Lehigh Acres, including 9 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.

Lehigh Acres Restaurants & Food Establishments (112)