Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres
Last inspected:
5705 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres has accumulated 133 violations across 19 inspections, averaging 7.0 violations per inspection — significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were frequent, including recurring citations for employee health reporting (appeared in at least 5 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (6+ inspections), management awareness (4 inspections), and toxic substance control (3 inspections). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Fire safety violations citing blocked exit paths were documented in three instances between November 2023 and October 2024. A single disciplinary action resulted in $200 in fines. The most recent inspections show persistent violations: February 4, 2026 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition with 36 violations including high-priority employee health reporting and proper cooking temperature citations, and February 5, 2026 was a Call Back with 15 violations pending resolution.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
6.8
violations / inspection
6.8 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024002175 | $200.00 | Nov 21, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Exit signs removed, path blocked with chair and equipment in back left exit from kitchen closest to walk-in cooler.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 4 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Near office back marked exit path is blocked with bottled drinks. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Near office back exit path sign removed. Recommend operating speak to authority having jurisdiction about fire exits. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Near office back marked exit path is blocked with bottled drinks.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed boxes stored on floor in front of fire exit. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed dish racks blocking fire door. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 4 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections29 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres last inspected?
- Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres are: Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres had?
- Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres find?
- Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres was most recently inspected on April 30, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres ever been shut down?
- No, Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres been fined?
- Gandules Grill in Lehigh Acres has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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