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 86%.

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 3.9 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Lehigh Acres?

Food establishments in Lehigh Acres have an average of 12.7 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 — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Lehigh Acres, Florida has 112 food establishments with 1,423 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 82.1%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.1 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Marikami Thai and Sushi in Lehigh Acres on July 29, 2025.

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

112Facilities

1,423Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

82.1%Pass Rate

5.1Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Havana Bakery	36	162	3
Club at Westminster	43	273	2
El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant	33	263	2
Asian Buffet	42	356	1
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery 1203	39	279	1

Lehigh Acres Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Lehigh Acres 82.1% Pass Rate 82.1%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Lehigh Acres 5.1 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.1

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Lehigh Acres 0.89 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.89

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Lehigh Acres Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 6	Taco Bell #042852	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 4	China Star	9 (1 high)	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Apr 30	Caribbean Delights Bestro	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 30	Gandules Grill	7 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 29	Chipotle Mexican Grill	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 21	Friends Pizza	8 (4 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Apr 21	China Garden	7 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 21	Cuscatlan Restaurant	9 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 21	Havana Bakery & Cafe / El Sabor De Mis Raices	4 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 21	Rib City	7 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Lehigh Acres Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	12,311
36	Proper ventilation	10,841
23	Chemical properly stored	8,130
22	Consumer advisory	7,894
08	Proper hand/arm washing	7,396

Lehigh Acres Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

149Actions on Record

$62,310Total Fines

$436Avg Fine

$2,240Largest Fine

50Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Jul 29, 2025	Marikami Thai and Sushi	$800	7--2025014720
Apr 8, 2026	Aromas Ice Cream & Bakery	$400	7--2026019902
Jan 12, 2026	Asian Buffet	$400	7--2025086784
May 13, 2025	El Mana Seafood	$400	7--2025008322
Nov 19, 2025	Taqueria Las Amiguis	$400	7--2025068003
Nov 6, 2025	El Criollo Cuban Foods	$400	7--2025060543
Apr 8, 2026	Lavita Bistro	$360	7--2025088843
Dec 11, 2025	Marikami Thai and Sushi	$300	7--2025037687
Oct 29, 2025	Waffle House	$200	7--2025068038
Jun 18, 2025	Taqueria Las Amiguis	$200	7--2025038032

Lehigh Acres Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

41Fire Violations

23Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Exit blocked or locked	21
Propane tank stored inside building	11
Other fire safety violation	5
Fire extinguisher in red zone	4

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.

58Retail Facilities

120FDACS Inspections

13Stop-Sale Orders

9Orders in 2026

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.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Mar 3, 2026	Oryx Investment 4 Lic Establishment #: 433908	Green Vein Maeng Da Kratom Powder (Remarkable Herbs)	ss. 893.03(1)(a) and 893.035, F.S., Department of Legal Affairs Emergency Rule 2…
Mar 3, 2026	Oryx Investment 4 Lic Establishment #: 433908	Maeng Da Kratom White Vein Powder (Remarkable Herbs)	ss. 893.03(1)(a) and 893.035, F.S., Department of Legal Affairs Emergency Rule 2…
Mar 3, 2026	Oryx Investment 4 Lic Establishment #: 433908	Maeng Da Kratom Red Vein Powder (Remarkable Herbs)	ss. 893.03(1)(a) and 893.035, F.S., Department of Legal Affairs Emergency Rule 2…
Mar 3, 2026	Oryx Investment 4 Lic Establishment #: 433908	Maeng Da Kratom Green Vein (Remarkable Herbs)	ss. 893.03(1)(a) and 893.035, F.S., Department of Legal Affairs Emergency Rule 2…
Mar 3, 2026	Oryx Investment 4 Lic Establishment #: 433908	White Vein Maeng Da Kratom Powder (Remarkable Herbs)	ss. 893.03(1)(a) and 893.035, F.S., Department of Legal Affairs Emergency Rule 2…
Mar 3, 2026	Oryx Investment 4 Lic Establishment #: 433908	Maeng Da Kratom Green Vein (Remarkable Herbs.)	ss. 833.03(1)(a) and 893.035, F.S., Department of Legal Affairs Emergency Rule 2…
Mar 3, 2026	Oryx Investment 4 Lic Establishment #: 433908	— (Remarkable Herbs)	ss. 893.03(1)(a) and 893.035, F.S., Department of Legal Affairs Emergency Rule 2…
Mar 3, 2026	Oryx Investment 4 Lic Establishment #: 433908	Red Vein Maeng Da Kratom 60 capsules (OPMS)	ss. 893.03(1)(a) and 893.035, F.S., Department of Legal Affairs Emergency Rule 2…
Mar 3, 2026	Oryx Investment 4 Lic Establishment #: 433908	Green Vein Maeng Da Kratom Capsules 120 (OPMS)	ss. 893.03(1)(a) and 893.035, F.S., Department of Legal Affairs Emergency Rule 2…
Sep 16, 2024	Pipos-cuban-bakery-establishment-406775-406775	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…

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Lehigh Acres FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	10
5-205.11	Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee	5
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	4
3-302.11(A)(1)	Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from	4
4-302.12	Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in	4

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Lehigh Acres Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Aldi	2	2	310
The King Of Vape	1	0	6
7-Eleven	1	84	2,422
Starbucks	1	77	1,170

All Florida retail food chains →

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Lehigh Acres: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	3	136	0
Culvers	1	116	0
Popeyes	1	89	0
Waffle House	1	18	0
Cold Stone Creamery	1	10	0
Perkins	1	279	1
Taco Bell	1	68	0
Zaxbys	1	5	0
Chipotle	1	6	0
McDonalds	1	59	0

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 86%.
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 3.9 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Lehigh Acres?: Food establishments in Lehigh Acres have an average of 12.7 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.

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