How many restaurants are in Auburndale?

Auburndale, Florida has 116 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Auburndale?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Auburndale is 91.3%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Auburndale?

The most frequently cited violations in Auburndale are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Auburndale?

Taco Bell has the most locations in Auburndale with 3 establishments.

How does Auburndale compare to the Florida state average?

Auburndale has a pass rate of 91.3%, which is 5.3 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2.3 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Auburndale?

Food establishments in Auburndale have an average of 6.5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Auburndale been assessed?

Food establishments in Auburndale have been assessed $8,000 in fines across 23 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $348 and the largest single fine was $1,000.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Auburndale 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. Auburndale, Florida has 71 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 116 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 15 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Auburndale, including 10 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.

Auburndale — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Auburndale, Florida has 116 food establishments with 753 inspections on record. The pass rate is 91.3%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 2.3 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to 2 Ole'dawgs LLC in Auburndale on August 20, 2025.

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

116Facilities

751Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

91.3%Pass Rate

2.3Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Beef O Bradys	30	131	3
Sakura Buffet	30	98	1
Ximena's Tacos	27	55	1
Sweet Magnolias	21	42	1
Putters on the 9th	30	93	0

Auburndale Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Auburndale 91.3% Pass Rate 91.3%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Auburndale 2.3 Avg Violations / Inspection 2.3

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Auburndale 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Auburndale Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 8	McDonald's 6641	2 (1 high)	Warning Issued
May 8	Camp Margaritaville Auburndale	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Wakame Sushi	5 (1 high)	Warning Issued
May 4	Wakame Sushi	5 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 30	Smokin Jims Barbeque	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 27	Hibachi Express	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 17	Freddys Cafe	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 17	Brack Shack	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 9	Fogon Catracho Restaurant	2 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Auburndale Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	6,845
22	Consumer advisory	5,140
23	Chemical properly stored	4,426
36	Proper ventilation	4,187
31	Clean multi-use utensils	2,965

Auburndale Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

23Actions on Record

$8,000Total Fines

$348Avg Fine

$1,000Largest Fine

15Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Aug 20, 2025	2 Ole'dawgs LLC	$400	3--2025033061
Dec 1, 2025	Taqueria Cabrito El Chapin	$320	3--2025078118
Jan 26, 2026	El Perico Taqueria LLC	$200	3--2025068754
Oct 8, 2025	Taqueria El Chinito	$200	3--2025033786
Mar 6, 2026	Firehouse Subs	$200	3--2025063990
Jan 26, 2026	Brew Hounds Sports Lounge	$160	3--2026000985

Auburndale 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. Auburndale has 71 FDACS-regulated facilities with 116 inspections on record and 15 stop-sale orders issued.

71Retail Facilities

116FDACS Inspections

15Stop-Sale Orders

10Orders in 2026

Auburndale 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
Jan 21, 2026	Beverage-castle-411780	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Jan 14, 2026	Speedy Beverage Castle	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Jan 8, 2026	Chill Harbor INC.	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Jan 8, 2026	Chill Harbor INC.	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Jan 8, 2026	Chill Harbor INC.	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Jan 8, 2026	Chill Harbor INC.	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food obtained …
Jan 8, 2026	Chill Harbor INC.	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food obtained …
Jan 8, 2026	Chill Harbor INC.	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food obtained …
Jan 8, 2026	Chill Harbor INC.	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food obtained …
Jan 8, 2026	Chill Harbor INC.	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food obtained …

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Auburndale FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	18
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	9
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	8
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	7
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	7

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Auburndale Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	2	57	2,871
7-Eleven	2	84	2,422
Walmart	2	77	608
Aldi	1	2	310
Planet Fitness	1	0	89
Sunoco	1	256	487
Wawa	1	14	430
Chevron	1	283	1,145

All Florida retail food chains →

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Auburndale: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Taco Bell	3	101
Burger King	2	49
McDonalds	2	62
Dunkin	2	38
Subway	2	49
Huey Magoos	1	11
Popeyes	1	37
Wendys	1	61
Best Western	1	17
Hardees	1	55

Auburndale Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Auburndale?: Auburndale, Florida has 116 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Auburndale?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Auburndale is 91.3%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Auburndale?: The most frequently cited violations in Auburndale are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Auburndale?: Taco Bell has the most locations in Auburndale with 3 establishments.
How does Auburndale compare to the Florida state average?: Auburndale has a pass rate of 91.3%, which is 5.3 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2.3 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Auburndale?: Food establishments in Auburndale have an average of 6.5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Auburndale been assessed?: Food establishments in Auburndale have been assessed $8,000 in fines across 23 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $348 and the largest single fine was $1,000.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Auburndale 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. Auburndale, Florida has 71 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 116 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Auburndale?: FDACS has issued 15 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Auburndale, including 10 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.

Auburndale Restaurants & Food Establishments (116)

Beef O Bradys 3 closures

102 W POLK ST, Auburndale

30 inspections · 131 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Sakura Buffet 1 closure

314 HAVENDALE BLVD, Auburndale

30 inspections · 98 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Ximena's Tacos 1 closure

303 MAIN ST, Auburndale

27 inspections · 55 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Sweet Magnolias 1 closure

212 HOWARD ST, Auburndale

21 inspections · 42 violations · Last: Nov 2025

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