Top 25 in depth: Southwest Florida

By Clancy & Gracie
November 15, 2026

Clancy: Pull up a stool. These are the 25 restaurants in Southwest Florida with the heaviest enforcement record between November 16, 2021 and November 15, 2026. Between them: 60 emergency closures, $44,060 in fines and 71 inspector-cited complaints.

60 emergency closures25 of 25 venues

$44,060 in fineson the record

71 inspector-cited complaintsadministrative

In Southwest Florida, 5 of every 100 licensed restaurants had at least one emergency closure in these five years; statewide it was 6.

#1 CANG TONG* — Sebring
Emergency closures 6 (March 2025, October 2025, February 2026, March 2026, April 2026, April 2026)Fines $1,880 (9)Complaints 8Order filings 30Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on March 6, 2025, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: Emergency closures for CANG TONG in Sebring occurred in March 2025, October 2025, February 2026, March 2026, April 2026, and April 2026. The fines came to $1,880.00. The record also lists 9 complaints.
Gracie: Gade pi byen; the coffee grounds whisper a long story here. Papa Legba watched this tally grow past what seems reasonable.
#2 SOLORZANOS PIZZERIA SEBRING — SEBRING
Emergency closures 4 (September 2025, November 2025, February 2026, April 2026)Fines $1,600 (4)Complaints 2Order filings 13Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: The emergency closures for Solorzanos Pizzeria in Sebring occurred in September 2025, November 2025, February 2026, and April 2026. The fines came to $1,600.00. This record also lists 2 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: Bondye bon, Bouki looked at the fine total; this tally is a heavy weight for such a small place. Manman Brigitte keeps her ledger; I am watching the shape of this record.
#3 FAFA INC CHINA BUFFET* — North Port
Emergency closures 3 (November 2023, April 2024, May 2026)Fines $1,720 (4)Complaints 4Order filings 14Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on April 28, 2021, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: FAFA INC CHINA BUFFET in North Port had an emergency closure order 3 times, in November 2023, April 2024 and May 2026. It also has $1,720.00 in fines on the books. Add 4 inspector-cited administrative complaints to that.
Gracie: Closures and fines share this entry. The candle is mine; the arithmetic is theirs.
#4 KOMOON THAI SUSHI & CEVICHE — Naples
Emergency closures 3 (April 2023, June 2023, October 2026)Fines $3,000 (5)Complaints 5Order filings 11Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: The emergency closures for KOMOON THAI SUSHI & CEVICHE in Naples happened in April 2023, June 2023, and October 2026. The fines came to $3,000.00. The record also lists 5 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: A candle beside the entry is enough; I need no grand announcement. Bondye bon; the record brought its own weather to the table.
#5 ITALIANO'S — Venice
Emergency closures 2 (May 2023, August 2026)Fines $3,040 (4)Complaints 11Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures for ITALIANO'S in Venice in May 2023 and August 2026. The fines came to $3,040.00. The record also lists 11 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: The gris-gris bag settled; Papa Legba opened the gate and this file walked right through. M wè sa nan kafe a; the pattern needs patience before it needs a punchline.
#6 SIAM THAI* — Bradenton
Emergency closures 3 (March 2024, February 2025, April 2025)Fines $1,200 (2)Complaints 2Order filings 10Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on July 8, 2025, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in March 2024, February 2025, and April 2025 for SIAM THAI in Bradenton. The fines came to $1,200.00. Also, the record keeps filings from before the change because of how it was noted.
Gracie: The monkey can wait; I am finishing the entry. Manman Brigitte would appreciate the patience this page is asking for.
#7 TAQUERIA MI REINA† — BRADENTON
Emergency closures 3 (November 2024, February 2025, April 2026)Fines $1,600 (3)Complaints 1Order filings 9Ownership change: n.a.
The state licence is currently delinquent or inactive; that administrative status is not proof it closed.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in November 2024, February 2025, and April 2026 for Taqueria Mi Reina in BRADENTON. The fines came to $1,600.00. The record also lists 1 inspector-cited administrative complaint.
Gracie: Manman Brigitte can wait; Baron Samedi watches this tally grow slow. That accumulation feels like a long journey for the paper.
#8 MICHELLES BROWN BAG CAFE LLC — Sarasota
Emergency closures 3 (March 2025, May 2025, September 2026)Fines $2,000 (3)Complaints 0Order filings 9Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in March 2025, May 2025, and September 2026 for this venue in Sarasota. The fines amounted to $2,000.00. The record shows nine order filings.
Gracie: The rooster feather rests beside me. I am taking my time.
#9 F.L.A. DELI — SARASOTA
Emergency closures 2 (September 2022, May 2023)Fines $1,200 (2)Complaints 0Order filings 13Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: F.L.A. DELI in SARASOTA had an emergency closure order 2 times, in September 2022 and May 2023. It also has $1,200.00 in fines on the books.
Gracie: Manman Brigitte has her ledger; this entry has closures and fines. Papa Legba keeps the crossing; I keep the evidence on this side of it.
#10 EL GRAND TACO LOCO — Lehigh Acres
Emergency closures 1 (June 2024)Fines $4,520 (5)Complaints 11Order filings 3Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There was an emergency closure in June 2024. The fines came to $4,520.00. The record also lists eleven inspector-cited administrative complaints at EL GRAND TACO LOCO in Lehigh Acres.
Gracie: I set the gris-gris bag aside to read the figures. Bouki sits quiet, which tells me the paper is doing enough talking.
#11 GUACA-MOLE — Fort Myers
Emergency closures 2 (March 2024, August 2026)Fines $1,700 (3)Complaints 7Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in March 2024 and August 2026 for this place in Fort Myers. The fines came to $1,700.00. The record also lists 7 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: Listen closely; Bouki watched the tally climb high. That accumulation of events feels like a long river flowing.
#12 MARIA'S PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT* — Cape Coral
Emergency closures 2 (January 2025, December 2025)Fines $1,600 (3)Complaints 0Order filings 9Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on January 19, 2024, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in January 2025 and December 2025 for Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant in Cape Coral. The fines came to $1,600.00. Even after the change in ownership in January 2024, the earlier record remains on file.
Gracie: Take your time; my white candle burns steady. That tally of closures is a long shadow for that place.
#13 JINGDU JAPANESE BUFFET* — Fort Myers
Emergency closures 2 (January 2024, March 2024)Fines $1,000 (2)Complaints 1Order filings 8Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on November 9, 2023, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in January 2024 and March 2024 for Jingdu Japanese Buffet in Fort Myers. The fines came to $1,000.00. Since an ownership change was approved in November 2023, the earlier record still counts.
Gracie: Let me read; that rooster feather feels light on this file. Papa Legba lets these records travel farther than they should.
#14 SUSHI & PHO — BRADENTON
Emergency closures 2 (August 2022, March 2025)Fines $1,600 (3)Complaints 2Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in August 2022 and March 2025 for this venue in BRADENTON. The fines came to $1,600.00. This record also lists 3 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: Bouki tugged my sleeve. I was still reading.
#15 CHICKEN AND MORE CORP* — Fort Myers
Emergency closures 2 (January 2026, August 2026)Fines $2,080 (3)Complaints 1Order filings 6Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on November 3, 2023, but the recorded ownership-change exception applied, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: CHICKEN AND MORE CORP in Fort Myers had an emergency closure order 2 times, in January 2026 and August 2026. It also has $2,080.00 in fines on the books. Add 1 inspector-cited administrative complaint to that.
Gracie: Bondye bon. Closures and fines leave little room for a short reaction.
#16 CHINA MAX — Sebring
Emergency closures 2 (December 2024, July 2026)Fines $1,200 (2)Complaints 1Order filings 7Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in December 2024 and July 2026 for this venue in Sebring. The fines came to $1,200.00. The record also lists 1 inspector-cited administrative complaint.
Gracie: My shoulder is reserved for Bouki, not additional commentary. A quiet table can hold a loud record without decorating it.
#17 HEADPINZ FT MYERS — Fort Myers
Emergency closures 2 (November 2023, July 2024)Fines $1,400 (3)Complaints 2Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in November 2023 and July 2024 for this venue in Fort Myers. The fines came to $1,400.00. The record also lists 3 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: Papa Legba gets the crossroads. I get the closures and fines.
#18 JIMMY'S GREEK AMERICAN GRILL — Sebring
Emergency closures 2 (September 2025, November 2025)Fines $1,800 (3)Complaints 1Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Two emergency closures hit JIMMY'S GREEK AMERICAN GRILL in Sebring, in September 2025 and November 2025. The fines came to $1,800.00. The record also lists 3 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: A capuchin is an audience, not an editor. Baron Samedi can wait outside; this page can wait for daylight.
#19 LANDY'S RESTAURANT — Englewood
Emergency closures 2 (August 2023, September 2025)Fines $1,800 (3)Complaints 1Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in August 2023 and September 2025 for Landy's Restaurant in Englewood. The fines came to $1,800.00. The record also lists a single inspector-cited administrative complaint.
Gracie: Bouki points at the closures, then the fines. I can read a hint.
#20 SAGE BISCUIT CAFE LLC — Bradenton
Emergency closures 2 (January 2025, March 2025)Fines $1,800 (3)Complaints 1Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in January 2025 and March 2025 for SAGE BISCUIT CAFE LLC in Bradenton. The fines came to $1,800.00. That record also lists 3 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: I am still reading; Bouki looked at the filing count and walked away. This tally feels like a slow river flowing past Papa Legba.
#21 OH GREEK* — Ellenton
Emergency closures 2 (January 2026, October 2026)Fines $1,720 (4)Complaints 4Order filings 4Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on June 8, 2026, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: OH GREEK in Ellenton had emergency closures in January 2026 and October 2026. The fines came to $1,720.00. This record includes filings from before the June 2026 ownership change.
Gracie: My white candle does not amend closures or fines. The rooster feather waits while I separate the signal from the theatre.
#22 ANNIE'S RESTAURANT — Cape Coral
Emergency closures 2 (March 2025, August 2025)Fines $1,200 (3)Complaints 2Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in March 2025 and August 2025 for Annie's Restaurant in Cape Coral. The fines came to $1,200.00. The record also lists 3 inspector-cited administrative complaints.
Gracie: The candle waits beside me; the entry does not need a performance. Bouki asks for the short version, but this file keeps the long reading.
#23 BOATHOUSE (THE) — Naples
Emergency closures 2 (February 2025, July 2026)Fines $1,600 (3)Complaints 1Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures for BOATHOUSE (THE) in Naples in February 2025 and July 2026. The fines came to $1,600.00. The record also lists just 1 inspector-cited administrative complaint.
Gracie: Bouki can chatter later; I am reading the closures and fines. The rooster feather is still, and that is useful when the paper is not.
#24 TACO ARDIENTE — Naples
Emergency closures 2 (December 2021, July 2025)Fines $800 (2)Complaints 1Order filings 7Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in December 2021 and July 2025 for this venue in Naples. The fines came to $800.00. The record also includes a total of 7 order filings.
Gracie: Bouki nudged my elbow. I was still reading.
#25 SODA FOUNTAIN OF VENICE* — Venice
Emergency closures 2 (September 2022, July 2023)Fines $1,000 (2)Complaints 2Order filings 6Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on July 22, 2026, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: There were emergency closures in September 2022 and July 2023 for this spot in Venice. The fines amounted to $1,000.00. Also, the record includes earlier filings because of an ownership change approved in July 2026.
Gracie: Papa Legba has his crossroads; I am staying with this entry. The candle gives light, not excuses; I am staying with the record.

* Includes records from before a reported ownership change because the trading name continued and/or administrative complaints preceded the change.

† Licence has a delinquent or inactive DBPR status; that status alone does not establish closure.

Gracie: That is a lot of paperwork, so go easy on the refills. 25 of these 25 had at least one emergency closure order in these five years, and every fine and complaint above is on the public record. The score counts only against whoever runs the kitchen today, so read each entry as written.

How this ranking works

Each emergency closure episode adds ten points, and each order filing inside it adds three more, so for the same number of filings a venue shut repeatedly outranks one bunched into a single closure. Every $250 in fines adds one point, and each inspector-cited administrative complaint adds two. Nearby filings (seven days or less apart) group into one episode. A tenancy boundary excludes records from before a qualifying ownership change unless the documented exception applies. Read the methodology.