MUGS N JUGS
5512 8 ST W, Lehigh Acres FL 33971 · 239-910-5290
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 11 visits since March 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall of dishwashing area.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024052252 | Jul 31, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | $200 |
| 7--2016019190 | Mar 28, 2016 | May 11, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 5 high priority.
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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.
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.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar in non food grade container, drink station.
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.
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.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Partially blocked with dirty dishes in dishwashing area. Operator cleared for use.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
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.
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.
Hole in or other damage to wall under dishwashing area handwash sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent covers in beer walk-in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled cutting boards on the cook line.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior bin of ice machine with black substance.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in shelves rusted.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Sugar in non food grade container by drink station.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza over belt and can opener blade cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on beer walk-in cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. On cook line, both ends handwash sinks in disrepair, cold water tap not working.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Tea and coffee filters uncovered by back door of kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, outside bar reach-in cooler and cook line coolers.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area. Operator labeled bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line, prep side.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in dishwashing area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by triple sink, in dry storage area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near cook line,
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishwashing area, by triple sink, in main walk-in cooler.
Floors not maintained smooth, durable or easily cleanable in walk-in coolers, dishwashing area, some parts of cook line.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall of dishwashing area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in dishwashing area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by triple sink, in dry storage area.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead in main bar, one dead in dry storage.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near cook line,
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishwashing area, by triple sink, in main walk-in cooler.
Floors not maintained smooth, durable or easily cleanable in walk-in coolers, dishwashing area, some parts of cook line.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
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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.
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.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on wall of dishwashing area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in dishwashing area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing by triple sink, in dry storage area.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead in main bar, one dead in dry storage.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near cook line,
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in dishwashing area, by triple sink, in main walk-in cooler.
Floors not maintained smooth, durable or easily cleanable in walk-in coolers, dishwashing area, some parts of cook line.
Grease, dried garbage, liquids on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Operator began using cardboard to contain liquids.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent covers in main walk-in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and blade rusted on cook line.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back corner of kitchen, outside back of kitchen.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
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.
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.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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.
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.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
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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.
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.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at dishwasher due to pans in way. Operator cleared the sink for use.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Ambient thermometers missing from most cook line reach-in coolers.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in beer walk-in cooler.
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