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MUGS N JUGS

5512 8 ST W, Lehigh Acres FL 33971 · 239-910-5290

Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 11 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats257
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4604454
Grade history
JUL 24
OCT 24
NOV 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall of dishwashing area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2024052252Jul 31, 2024Sep 23, 2024$200
7--2016019190Mar 28, 2016May 11, 2016$200

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

May 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 13, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
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 bucket and primed, 50ppm chlorine.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. At outside bar, bartender touched cut lemon with bare hands for drink. Spoke with manager, manager spoke with employee and had employee wash hands prior to continuing work.
High priority/09-01-4/Warning
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar in non food grade container, drink station.
High priority/14-15-4/Warning
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. In back kitchen Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator drained sink to properly resanitize dishware.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well back of cook line, cooked beef broth (120F - Hot Holding); cooked onions soup (131F - Hot Holding) for 3.5 hours per operator. Operator returned to stovetop for rapid reheating.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink disabled in food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. By side door near main walk-in cooler/freezer, handwash sink damaged, unable to wash hands at sink.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Partially blocked with dirty dishes in dishwashing area. Operator cleared for use.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ operator unable to locate at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 3 cooks 3 bartenders handling food no certified food manager present.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to locate at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents in kitchen drink station and entrance.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In beverage station, two employee drinks over brewed tea for guests.
Basic/12B-07-4/Warning
Hole in or other damage to wall under dishwashing area handwash sink.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent covers in beer walk-in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on the cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior bin of ice machine with black substance.
Basic/22-20-5
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.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in shelves rusted.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar in non food grade container by drink station.
High priority/14-15-4
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.
High priority/01B-02-5
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.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza over belt and can opener blade cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on beer walk-in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
Plumbing system in disrepair. On cook line, both ends handwash sinks in disrepair, cold water tap not working.
Basic/29-08-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Tea and coffee filters uncovered by back door of kitchen.
Basic/25-05-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, outside bar reach-in cooler and cook line coolers.
Basic/29-49-6
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
High priority/12A-12-4/Repeat Violation
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.
High priority/01B-13-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
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.
Basic/06-09-1
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line, prep side.
Basic/14-09-4
Aug 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in dishwashing area.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by triple sink, in dry storage area.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near cook line,
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishwashing area, by triple sink, in main walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Floors not maintained smooth, durable or easily cleanable in walk-in coolers, dishwashing area, some parts of cook line.
Basic/36-11-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 31, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall of dishwashing area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · 1 live roach in back dry storage Admin Complaint
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in dishwashing area.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by triple sink, in dry storage area.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead in main bar, one dead in dry storage.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · 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
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near cook line,
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishwashing area, by triple sink, in main walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Floors not maintained smooth, durable or easily cleanable in walk-in coolers, dishwashing area, some parts of cook line.
Basic/36-11-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 31, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
High priority/12A-07-5/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall of dishwashing area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in dishwashing area.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by triple sink, in dry storage area.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead in main bar, one dead in dry storage.
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near cook line,
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishwashing area, by triple sink, in main walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Floors not maintained smooth, durable or easily cleanable in walk-in coolers, dishwashing area, some parts of cook line.
Basic/36-11-4/Warning
Grease, dried garbage, liquids on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Operator began using cardboard to contain liquids.
Basic/33-20-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent covers in main walk-in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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 reduced-oxygen packaging salmon still in package fully thawed with label.
High priority/01B-13-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and blade rusted on cook line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jennifer, Lindsey, Vivian, James, Paula, Dominique, Travis all hired more than 60 days, expired training.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back corner of kitchen, outside back of kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
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 reduced-oxygen packaging salmon still in package fully thawed with label. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dishwasher in main kitchen, at back exit to kitchen, by beer walk-in cooler, walk-in cooler interior and walk-in freezer interior.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back corner of kitchen, outside back of kitchen, and both bar ice storage bins.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dishwasher in main kitchen, at back exit to kitchen, by beer walk-in cooler, walk-in cooler interior and walk-in freezer interior.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Mar 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Mar 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
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. Reach-in cooler cook line far left across from pizza oven cooked ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked macaroni and cheese (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (53F - Cold Holding) for 6 hours per operator.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler cook line far left across from pizza oven cooked ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked macaroni and cheese (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar (53F - Cold Holding) for 6 hours per operator. Also far right reach-in cooler : raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) for 1 hour per operator. Also in reach-in cooler across from fryers, cooked beans (47F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (46F - Cold Holding); housemade salsa (46F - Cold Holding) for 6 hours per operator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. By handwash sink at main entrance to cook line and by blue water tank behind back corner of restaurant.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at dishwasher due to pans in way. Operator cleared the sink for use.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 cooks and 4 bartender/servers handling food, no proof of certified food manager present.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back corner of kitchen, outside back of kitchen, and both bar ice storage bins.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dishwasher in main kitchen, at back exit to kitchen, by beer walk-in cooler, walk-in cooler interior and walk-in freezer interior.
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometers missing from most cook line reach-in coolers.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in beer walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.