Mugs N Jugs
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Mugs N Jugs 10 times, with records going back to 2023. Mugs N Jugs was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near seven violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Lehigh Acres average 78, so Mugs N Jugs trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on the cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket lid and apron in hand sink by rear kitchen door. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior bin of ice machine with black substance.
22-20-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon handles in contact with Mac and cheese and taco meat. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
67
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar in non food grade container by drink station.
14-15-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line middle cooler top part cooked beans and pork (50F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line middle cooler top part cooked beans and pork (50F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza over belt and can opener blade cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on beer walk-in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. On cook line, both ends handwash sinks in disrepair, cold water tap not working.
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Tea and coffee filters uncovered by back door of kitchen.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, outside bar reach-in cooler and cook line coolers.
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
45
Oct 18, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator replaced chlorine, 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Raw chicken to plating food no handwash. Operator did not wash hands while changing gloves. Spoke with manager regarding proper handwashing. **Repeat Violation**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in cooler, raw salmon in reduced-oxygen packaging with label, fully thawed. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk-in cooler, raw salmon in reduced-oxygen packaging with label, fully thawed. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line, prep side.
14-09-4
47
Aug 1, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jul 31, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall of dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: 1 live roach in back dry storage **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by triple sink, in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead in main bar, one dead in dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: 1 dead roach in main bar, back corner. 4 dead roaches in hallway by ice machine, 4 in dry storage. Operator cleaned and sanitized all areas. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near cook line, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishwashing area, by triple sink, in main walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth, durable or easily cleanable in walk-in coolers, dishwashing area, some parts of cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-31: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
64
Jul 29, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming, operator replaced chlorine, 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handling raw chicken change gloves to begin new task, no handwash. Spoke with employee, employee properly washed hands before donning gloves. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall of dishwashing area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in dishwashing area. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by triple sink, in dry storage area. **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead in main bar, one dead in dry storage. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near cook line, **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishwashing area, by triple sink, in main walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth, durable or easily cleanable in walk-in coolers, dishwashing area, some parts of cook line. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Grease, dried garbage, liquids on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Operator began using cardboard to contain liquids. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent covers in main walk-in cooler. **Warning**
23-03-4
43
Mar 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance in ice machine by dish area.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bucket in flour bin, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above prep area and cook line soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove mounding near 3 compartment sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open beverage can in cooler across from grill.
12B-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed some rust pitting on walk in refrigerator shelving.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour bin not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
70
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated employee. Employee washed hands before putting on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of apple sauce dented. Operator separated to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Main hand wash sink in men's restroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Beverage cups in beverage/wait station.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of food prep sinks and in front of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at inside bar nearest parking lot.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection.
08B-61-5
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed wrench and screw driver stored on top of dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense mashed potatoes. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
29
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mugs N Jugs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mugs N Jugs on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mugs N Jugs?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mugs N Jugs.
How does Mugs N Jugs compare to other restaurants in Lehigh Acres?
Mugs N Jugs most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lehigh Acres average of 78.
Has Mugs N Jugs' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mugs N Jugs have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mugs N Jugs means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Mugs N Jugs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mugs N Jugs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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