How many restaurants are in Apollo Beach?

Apollo Beach, Florida has 61 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Apollo Beach?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Apollo Beach is 81.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Apollo Beach?

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

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Apollo Beach?

Dominos has the most locations in Apollo Beach with 1 establishments.

How does Apollo Beach compare to the Florida state average?

Apollo Beach has a pass rate of 81.1%, which is 4.9 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 7.2 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Apollo Beach?

Food establishments in Apollo Beach have an average of 10.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Apollo Beach been assessed?

Food establishments in Apollo Beach have been assessed $10,005 in fines across 29 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $357 and the largest single fine was $800.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Apollo Beach restaurants?

18 fire safety violations have been documented across 9 food establishments in Apollo Beach. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Apollo Beach 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. Apollo Beach, Florida has 24 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 49 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 37 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Apollo Beach. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Apollo Beach — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Apollo Beach, Florida has 61 food establishments with 664 inspections on record. The pass rate is 81.1%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 7.2 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $200 assessed to Beef O Brady's in Apollo Beach on April 8, 2026.

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

61Facilities

664Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

81.1%Pass Rate

7.2Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Asian Fusion Buffet	33	385	2
E Sushi and Grill	24	312	1
Jj's Bar & Grille	29	292	1
Apollo Pizza	32	264	1
Vineyard Trattoria and Pizzeria	28	249	1

Apollo Beach Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Apollo Beach 81.1% Pass Rate 81.1%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Apollo Beach 7.2 Avg Violations / Inspection 7.2

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Apollo Beach 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Apollo Beach Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 6	Vineyard Trattoria and Pizzeria	8	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 5	Circles at Lands End	6 (2 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 5	Asian Fusion Buffet	7 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 5	E Sushi and Grill	17 (4 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 1	Finn's Dockside Bar & Grill	13 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 1	Pacific Counter	11 (2 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Apr 16	Apollo Beach Racquet & Fitness Club	16 (3 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 16	Apollo Pizza	16	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 13	Apollo Beach China 1 INC	8 (1 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Apr 13	Jj's Bar & Grille	13 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Apollo Beach Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	9,034
14	Food contact surfaces	7,562
08	Proper hand/arm washing	5,151
31	Clean multi-use utensils	5,133
24	Toxic substance control	4,950

Apollo Beach Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

29Actions on Record

$10,005Total Fines

$357Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

15Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Apr 8, 2026	Beef O Brady's	$200	3--2025089596
Sep 4, 2025	China Star	$160	3--2025060231
Dec 4, 2025	Hungry Howies #197	$160	3--2025065271

Apollo Beach Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

18Fire Violations

9Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Exit blocked or locked	8
Other fire safety violation	4
Cooking without hood suppression	4
Fire extinguisher in red zone	2

Apollo Beach 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. Apollo Beach has 24 FDACS-regulated facilities with 49 inspections on record and 37 stop-sale orders issued.

24Retail Facilities

49FDACS Inspections

37Stop-Sale Orders

Apollo Beach 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
Jun 4, 2025	Apollo-smoke-and-cigar-shop-761300	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adult…
Jun 4, 2025	Apollo-smoke-and-cigar-shop-761300	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adult…
Jun 4, 2025	Apollo-smoke-and-cigar-shop-761300	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabi…
Jun 4, 2025	Apollo-smoke-and-cigar-shop-761300	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabi…
Jun 4, 2025	Apollo-smoke-and-cigar-shop-761300	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabi…
Jun 4, 2025	Apollo-smoke-and-cigar-shop-761300	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabi…
Jun 4, 2025	Apollo-smoke-and-cigar-shop-761300	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabi…
Jun 4, 2025	Apollo-smoke-and-cigar-shop-761300	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabi…
Jun 4, 2025	Apollo-smoke-and-cigar-shop-761300	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabi…
Jun 4, 2025	Apollo-smoke-and-cigar-shop-761300	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Total delta-9 tetrahydrocannabi…

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Apollo Beach FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	10
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	7
6-202.15	Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or	3
6-202.14	Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not	3
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	3

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Apollo Beach Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Walmart	3	77	608
Dunkin	1	13	347
Dollar General	1	57	2,871
Starbucks	1	77	1,170

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Apollo Beach: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Dominos	1	73
Little Greek	1	146
Burger King	1	78
Hungry Howies	1	113
Wingstop	1	17
Beef O Bradys	1	320
First Watch	1	11
Tropical Smoothie	1	10
Dunkin	1	138
Taco Bell	1	35

Apollo Beach Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Apollo Beach?: Apollo Beach, Florida has 61 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Apollo Beach?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Apollo Beach is 81.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Apollo Beach?: The most frequently cited violations in Apollo Beach are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Apollo Beach?: Dominos has the most locations in Apollo Beach with 1 establishments.
How does Apollo Beach compare to the Florida state average?: Apollo Beach has a pass rate of 81.1%, which is 4.9 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 7.2 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Apollo Beach?: Food establishments in Apollo Beach have an average of 10.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Apollo Beach been assessed?: Food establishments in Apollo Beach have been assessed $10,005 in fines across 29 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $357 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Apollo Beach restaurants?: 18 fire safety violations have been documented across 9 food establishments in Apollo Beach. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Apollo Beach 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. Apollo Beach, Florida has 24 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 49 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Apollo Beach?: FDACS has issued 37 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Apollo Beach. 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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Apollo Beach Restaurants & Food Establishments (60)

Asian Fusion Buffet 2 closures

117 HARBOR VILLAGE LN, Apollo Beach

33 inspections · 385 violations · Last: May 2026

E Sushi and Grill 1 closure

6428 US HWY 41 N, Apollo Beach

24 inspections · 312 violations · Last: May 2026

Jj's Bar & Grille 1 closure

6520 N US HWY 41, Apollo Beach

29 inspections · 292 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Apollo Pizza 1 closure

1312 APOLLO BEACH BLVD STE E, Apollo Beach

32 inspections · 264 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Vineyard Trattoria and Pizzeria 1 closure

250 APOLLO BEACH BLVD, Apollo Beach

28 inspections · 249 violations · Last: May 2026

Galley Cafe 1 closure

107 MANNS HARBOR DRIVE, Apollo Beach

23 inspections · 160 violations · Last: Sep 2025

Kimi's Ice Cream and Sweets 1 closure

143 HARBOR VILLAGE LN, Apollo Beach

11 inspections · 44 violations · Last: Feb 2026

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