How many restaurants are in Lee County?

There are 2,709 restaurants tracked in Lee County, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What percentage of Lee County restaurants have an A grade?

Approximately 45% of restaurants in Lee County currently hold an A grade, based on InspectFL's analysis of Florida DBPR inspection data.

How often are Florida restaurants inspected?

Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1-4 times per year by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). High-risk establishments and those with prior violations may be inspected more frequently.

What does the InspectFL Health Score mean?

InspectFL calculates a 0-100 Health Score for each restaurant based on the number and severity of violations found during inspections. A higher score means fewer and less severe violations. Scores of 90+ typically correspond to an A grade, while scores below 60 indicate an F grade.

Where does InspectFL get its Lee County data?

All inspection data for Lee County comes from public records maintained by the Florida DBPR (Department of Business and Professional Regulation). InspectFL aggregates and presents this data in an easy-to-understand format with grades and scores.

Lee County

Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and the barrier islands of Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach make Lee County a year-round dining destination. With over 2,000 restaurants serving a mix of retirees, winter visitors, and a growing year-round population, the county's food scene has evolved significantly — especially as Southwest Florida continues to rebuild and grow after Hurricane Ian. Seafood remains king, but the county's increasingly diverse population has brought a wider variety of cuisines to the table.

Check Lee County restaurant inspections to find health scores and violation histories for restaurants in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs, Estero, and Sanibel. Every inspection record includes the full list of violations found and the restaurant's overall health grade.

2,709

Restaurants

45%

A-Rated

91.1

Avg Score

3,226

Inspections

Data on this page

Restaurants tracked

2,709

Cities represented

Restaurants with inspection history

2,706

Official source

Florida DBPR

InspectFL turns public DBPR inspection records into county-level trend pages with filters, latest inspection snapshots, and direct restaurant history. Most recent inspection on this page: September 28, 2026.

How to use this county page

Use it to compare cities, filter the countywide list, and quickly spot restaurant records worth opening — especially if you are choosing between areas.