How many restaurants are in Alachua?

Alachua, Florida has 72 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Alachua?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Alachua is 95.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Alachua?

The most frequently cited violations in Alachua are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Alachua?

Dairy Queen has the most locations in Alachua with 1 establishments.

How does Alachua compare to the Florida state average?

Alachua has a pass rate of 95.1%, which is 9.1 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Alachua?

Food establishments in Alachua have an average of 10.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Alachua been assessed?

Food establishments in Alachua have been assessed $8,020 in fines across 16 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $501 and the largest single fine was $2,200.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Alachua restaurants?

29 fire safety violations have been documented across 17 food establishments in Alachua. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Alachua inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Alachua, Florida has 31 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 55 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Alachua?

FDACS has issued 2 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Alachua. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Alachua — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Alachua Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Alachua, Florida has 72 food establishments with 766 inspections on record. The pass rate is 95.1%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Wok & Roll in Alachua on June 5, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

72Facilities

766Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

95.1%Pass Rate

5Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
China Express Alachua	34	297	1
Americas Best Value Inn	19	64	1
Browns Country Buffet	33	291	0
El Patio Jalisco	32	289	0
Pizza in the Hood	30	207	0

Alachua Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Alachua 95.1% Pass Rate 95.1%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Alachua 5 Avg Violations / Inspection 5

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Alachua 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Alachua Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Apr 30	Wok & Roll	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 21	Browns Country Buffet	0	Call Back - Complied

Alachua Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	10,063
08	Proper hand/arm washing	9,091
22	Consumer advisory	8,634
12	Shell stock requirements	7,383
36	Proper ventilation	6,156

Alachua Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

16Actions on Record

$8,020Total Fines

$501Avg Fine

$2,200Largest Fine

10Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Jun 5, 2025	Wok & Roll	$400	5--2025037804

Alachua Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

29Fire Violations

17Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	11
Exit blocked or locked	8
Propane tank stored inside building	4
Cooking without hood suppression	3
Other fire safety violation	3

Alachua Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Alachua has 31 FDACS-regulated facilities with 55 inspections on record and 2 stop-sale orders issued.

31Retail Facilities

55FDACS Inspections

2Stop-Sale Orders

Alachua FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Mar 26, 2025	Circle-k-3911-370619	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Mar 26, 2025	Circle-k-3911-370619	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Food Identification: Food properly labeled; or…

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Alachua FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	14
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	11
4-302.12	Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in	6
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	5
6-202.15	Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or	5

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Alachua Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	4	57	2,871
Circle K	2	102	1,574
CVS	1	9	882
Publix	1	30	875
Walmart	1	77	608
Walgreens	1	1	743

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Alachua: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Dairy Queen	1	17
Holiday Inn	1	31
Moes Southwest Grill	1	137
Waffle House	1	194
Chick-fil-a	1	8
Hampton Inn	1	32
McDonalds	1	45
Taco Bell	1	123
Burger King	1	21
Dunkin	1	105

Alachua Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Alachua?: Alachua, Florida has 72 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Alachua?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Alachua is 95.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Alachua?: The most frequently cited violations in Alachua are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Alachua?: Dairy Queen has the most locations in Alachua with 1 establishments.
How does Alachua compare to the Florida state average?: Alachua has a pass rate of 95.1%, which is 9.1 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Alachua?: Food establishments in Alachua have an average of 10.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Alachua been assessed?: Food establishments in Alachua have been assessed $8,020 in fines across 16 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $501 and the largest single fine was $2,200.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Alachua restaurants?: 29 fire safety violations have been documented across 17 food establishments in Alachua. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Alachua inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Alachua, Florida has 31 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 55 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Alachua?: FDACS has issued 2 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Alachua. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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Alachua — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Most-Inspected Facilities

Alachua Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Alachua Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Alachua Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Alachua Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Alachua Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Alachua Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

Alachua FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

Alachua FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Alachua Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Alachua: Notable Restaurants

China Express Alachua

Americas Best Value Inn

Waffle House #535

Browns Country Buffet

Wok & Roll

Moes Southwest Grill #1083

Alachua: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Alachua Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

Alachua Restaurants & Food Establishments (72)