State records show that the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation conducted inspections at 349 restaurants in Lee County in the last 30 days. While 285 establishments passed on their first visit, the report also showed that 64 restaurants failed to meet standards initially.
With a United States Census Bureau 2023 estimated 834,573 people living in Lee County, Florida, there are many residents expected to dine out several times per week, especially now during the holiday season. This county is listed as the 8th most populated among all Florida counties, according to United States Census Bureau 2023 data.
What Recent Inspection Report Revealed
As we close out the month of December and the year 2024, several restaurants in Lee County were highlighted among the leading spots with the most violations in the last 30 days.
State records showed that 13 eateries were in the spotlight with all listed with double-digit infractions. Two of the restaurants were ordered to close by state inspectors, while several of the establishments needed follow-up inspections to meet the standards after the initial reviews.