Joe's Cafe in Lehigh Acres
Last inspected:
43 Homestead Rd, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936Joe's Cafe in Lehigh Acres has accumulated 222 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.2 per visit. The facility has never been shut down and has no record of fire safety violations or disciplinary fines. Recent inspections show inconsistent compliance, with a warning issued in January 2026 for nine violations and an administrative complaint recommended following a March 2026 callback inspection.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Joe's Cafe in Lehigh Acres: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
7.2
violations / inspection
7.2 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
Joe's Cafe in Lehigh Acres: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections26 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Joe's Cafe in Lehigh Acres: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Joe's Cafe in Lehigh Acres last inspected?
- Joe's Cafe in Lehigh Acres was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Joe's Cafe in Lehigh Acres?
- The most frequently cited violations at Joe's Cafe in Lehigh Acres are: Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Joe's Cafe in Lehigh Acres had?
- Joe's Cafe in Lehigh Acres has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Joe's Cafe in Lehigh Acres find?
- Joe's Cafe in Lehigh Acres was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Joe's Cafe in Lehigh Acres ever been shut down?
- No, Joe's Cafe in Lehigh Acres has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V32 (Proper sanitizing) mean?
- Violation 32 (Proper sanitizing) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/32.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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