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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Joe's Cafe in Lehigh Acres: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
7.1
violations / inspection
7.1 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.35
violations / inspection
4.35 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 (32)
— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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 July 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Joe's Cafe in Lehigh Acres had?
- Joe's Cafe in Lehigh Acres has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 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 July 21, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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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