Avon Park — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Avon Park, Florida has 66 food establishments with 691 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 81.1%, below the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 5.4 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Family Taste in Avon Park on August 7, 2025.

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

66Facilities
691Total Inspections
1Closures 2026
81.1%Pass Rate
5.4Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Charlie Faye's Depot 27 195 2
Tienda & Restaurante Lamalquerida LLC 28 173 2
Family Taste 21 128 2
Avon Park Diner 18 143 1
Highlands Irish Pub 24 137 1

Avon Park Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Avon Park 81.1% Pass Rate 81.1%
Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%
Avon Park 5.4 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.4
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Avon Park 1.52 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.52
Florida Average 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Avon Park Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
China Wok 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Classy Bar and Grill 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jalapeno's 6 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Tienda & Restaurante Lamalquerida LLC 1 Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Avon Park Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
14 Food contact surfaces 9,827
31 Clean multi-use utensils 6,152
08 Proper hand/arm washing 5,171
22 Consumer advisory 4,678
36 Proper ventilation 4,445

Avon Park Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

25Actions on Record
$8,680Total Fines
$347Avg Fine
$800Largest Fine
15Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Aug 7, 2025 Family Taste $800 7--2025038757
Dec 1, 2025 Avon Park Diner $400 7--2025081615
Sep 4, 2025 Mr. E's Sweets & Treats $160 7--2025053915

Avon Park Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

9Fire Violations
6Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Missing boiler certificate/report 3
Exit blocked or locked 2
Propane tank stored inside building 2
Fire extinguisher in red zone 1
Other fire safety violation 1

Avon Park 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. Avon Park has 30 FDACS-regulated facilities with 60 inspections on record and 6 stop-sale orders issued.

30Retail Facilities
60FDACS Inspections
6Stop-Sale Orders

Avon Park 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
Old-hendricks-corner-349396 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Contaminants
Old-hendricks-corner-349396 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Contaminants
Old-hendricks-corner-349396 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Contaminants
Old-hendricks-corner-349396 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Contaminants
Old-hendricks-corner-349396 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Contaminants
Old-hendricks-corner-349396 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Contaminants

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Avon Park FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 15
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair 13
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not 11
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary 10
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning 8

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Avon Park Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Dollar General 3 57 2,871
Shell 2 152 1,169
Walmart 1 77 608
Chevron 1 283 1,145
Dollar Tree 1 9 1,084
Subway 1 27 304

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Avon Park: Notable Restaurants

Charlie Faye's Depot

Avon Park · Most Closures

27 inspections 195 violations 2 closures

Tienda & Restaurante Lamalquerida LLC

Avon Park · Most Closures

28 inspections 173 violations 2 closures

Family Taste

Avon Park · Most Closures

21 inspections 128 violations 2 closures

Wendy's 3838

Avon Park · Most Inspected

29 inspections 142 violations

China Wok

Avon Park · Recently Inspected

20 inspections 138 violations

Classy Bar and Grill

Avon Park · Recently Inspected

9 inspections 23 violations

Avon Park: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Subway 2 132 0
Pizza Hut 1 67 0
Culvers 1 9 0
McDonalds 1 138 0
Wendys 1 142 0
Checkers 1 102 0
Taco Bell 1 143 0
Burger King 1 83 0
Hungry Howies 1 96 0
Arbys 1 88 0

Avon Park Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Avon Park?
Avon Park, Florida has 66 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Avon Park?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Avon Park is 81.1%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Avon Park this year?
1 food establishments in Avon Park have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Avon Park?
The most frequently cited violations in Avon Park are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Avon Park?
Subway has the most locations in Avon Park with 2 establishments.
How does Avon Park compare to the Florida state average?
Avon Park has a pass rate of 81.1%, which is 4.8 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 5.4 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Avon Park?
Food establishments in Avon Park have an average of 10.5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Avon Park been assessed?
Food establishments in Avon Park have been assessed $8,680 in fines across 25 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $347 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Avon Park restaurants?
9 fire safety violations have been documented across 6 food establishments in Avon Park. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Avon Park 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. Avon Park, Florida has 30 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 60 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Avon Park?
FDACS has issued 6 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Avon Park. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

In the News Avon Park

Avon Park Restaurants & Food Establishments (64)

A.l. Prime Energy FDACS Retail

4 US Highway 27 N, Avon Park

FDACS Retail Food · 124/Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Flowers Foods # 28 FDACS Retail

1202 COUNTY RD 64 W, Avon Park

FDACS Retail Food · Bakery Outlet Store

Taqueria Merlo FDACS Retail

1004 W Main ST, Avon Park

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Dollar General # 13260 FDACS Retail

86 N Olivia DR, Avon Park

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Hart Marathon FDACS Retail

3 US Highway 27 N, Avon Park

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Avon Mini Mart FDACS Retail

1499 N Lake Ave, Avon Park

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Scoops of Joy Sips of Delight FDACS Retail

1381 Memorial DR, Avon Park

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Chevron Food Mart FDACS Retail

590 US Highway 27 N, Avon Park

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

A1 Park Shell FDACS Retail

998 US Highway 27 N, Avon Park

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Food and Tobacco Mart FDACS Retail

1302 Memorial DR, Avon Park

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Shell Food Mart #103 FDACS Retail

1412 Memorial DR, Avon Park

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Old Hendricks Corner FDACS Retail

202 E Main ST, Avon Park

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Vw Murphy 8594 FDACS Retail

993 US Highway 27 N, Avon Park

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Ice a Lot # 0001 FDACS Retail

199 US HIGHWAY 27 N, Avon Park

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

El Zocalo Food Market FDACS Retail

1081 W MAIN ST, Avon Park

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Avon Park Citgo FDACS Retail

901 US Highway 27 S, Avon Park

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Dollar General # 1323 FDACS Retail

904 US Highway 27 S, Avon Park

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Dollar Tree # 5709 FDACS Retail

1028 US Highway 27 S, Avon Park

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Sweetwater Coffee Company FDACS Retail

23 E Main ST, Avon Park

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Choice Food Mart FDACS Retail

999 US Highway 27 S, Avon Park

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS