Apalachicola — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Apalachicola, Florida has 28 food establishments with 285 inspections on record. The pass rate is 75%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 2.9 violations per visit.

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

28Facilities
285Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
75%Pass Rate
2.9Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Owl Cafe 29 152 1
Hole in the Wall Seafood and Raw Bar 25 80 1
Up to No Good Tavern at the Grill 22 47 1
Burger King 7 25 1
Half Shell Dockside 20 127 0

Apalachicola Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Apalachicola 75% Pass Rate 75%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Apalachicola 2.9 Avg Violations / Inspection 2.9
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Apalachicola 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0
Florida Average 1.38 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.38

Apalachicola Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Owl Cafe 6 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Gibson Inn 0 Call Back - Complied

Apalachicola Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
22 Consumer advisory 2,705
14 Food contact surfaces 2,206
31 Clean multi-use utensils 1,723
08 Proper hand/arm washing 1,477
06 Handwashing facilities 1,467

Apalachicola Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

12Actions on Record
$4,520Total Fines
$377Avg Fine
$800Largest Fine
4Facilities Fined

Apalachicola Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

2Fire Violations
1Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Cooking without hood suppression 2

Apalachicola 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. Apalachicola has 13 FDACS-regulated facilities with 27 inspections on record and 9 stop-sale orders issued.

13Retail Facilities
27FDACS Inspections
9Stop-Sale Orders
4Orders in 2026

Apalachicola 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.

DateFacilityProductReason
B-b-bar-b-que-mfd2950071 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated.
B-b-bar-b-que-mfd2950071 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Commen…
B-b-bar-b-que-mfd2950071 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa…
B-b-bar-b-que-mfd2950071 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa…
B-b-bar-b-que-mfd2950071 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
B-b-bar-b-que-mfd2950071 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
B-b-bar-b-que-mfd2950071 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa…
B-b-bar-b-que-mfd2950071 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Piggly Wiggly Establishment # 33850 All Out of temperature control food (Piggly Wiggly) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Aduiterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…

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Apalachicola FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair 4
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair 3
4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not 3
4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch 2
6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or 2

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Apalachicola: Notable Restaurants

Owl Cafe

Apalachicola · Most Closures

29 inspections 152 violations 1 closures

Hole in the Wall Seafood and Raw Bar

Apalachicola · Most Closures

25 inspections 80 violations 1 closures

Up to No Good Tavern at the Grill

Apalachicola · Most Closures

22 inspections 47 violations 1 closures

Gibson Inn

Apalachicola · Most Inspected

24 inspections 105 violations

Up the Creek Raw Bar

Apalachicola · Recently Inspected

24 inspections 74 violations

Apalachicola: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Best Western 1 25 0
Burger King 1 25 1

Apalachicola Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Apalachicola?
Apalachicola, Florida has 28 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Apalachicola?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Apalachicola is 75%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Apalachicola?
The most frequently cited violations in Apalachicola are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Apalachicola?
Best Western has the most locations in Apalachicola with 1 establishments.
How does Apalachicola compare to the Florida state average?
Apalachicola has a pass rate of 75%, which is 11 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2.9 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Apalachicola?
Food establishments in Apalachicola have an average of 10.2 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Apalachicola been assessed?
Food establishments in Apalachicola have been assessed $4,520 in fines across 12 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $377 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Apalachicola restaurants?
2 fire safety violations have been documented across 1 food establishments in Apalachicola. The most common issue is cooking without hood suppression.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Apalachicola 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. Apalachicola, Florida has 13 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 27 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Apalachicola?
FDACS has issued 9 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Apalachicola, including 4 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Apalachicola Restaurants & Food Establishments (27)

Amison Seafood FDACS Retail

569 Brownsville RD, Apalachicola

FDACS Retail Food · Shrimp Processing

Buddy Ward Seafood FDACS Retail

233 Water ST, Apalachicola

FDACS Retail Food · Shrimp (Whole, Bread, Shuck)

Southern Charms Lemonade & Drink Stop FDACS Retail

431 Brownsville RD, Apalachicola

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor (Free)

Harley Allens Seafood FDACS Retail

462a US Highway 98, Apalachicola

FDACS Retail Food · Seafood Market Retail

Water Street Seafood INC. FDACS Retail

592 US Highway 98, Apalachicola

FDACS Retail Food · Fish (Bread, Smoke, Portion)

Up the Street FDACS Retail

29 Ave E 31 Ave E, Apalachicola

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

B & B Bar B Que FDACS Retail

130 AVE E, Apalachicola

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service