Belle Glade — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Belle Glade, Florida has 54 food establishments with 600 inspections on record. The pass rate is 65.5%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.4 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $1,800 assessed to Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant in Belle Glade on December 10, 2025.

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

54Facilities
600Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
65.5%Pass Rate
4.4Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Dixie Fried Chicken 50 287 4
Margarita Mexican Restaurant 32 231 3
Auntie Rose's Soul Food Kitchen 49 243 2
Peking Palace 30 193 2
Travelers Caribbean Rest 26 105 2

Belle Glade Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Belle Glade 65.5% Pass Rate 65.5%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Belle Glade 4.4 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.4
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Belle Glade 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0
Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Belle Glade Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Dunkin Donuts 0 Call Back - Complied
Drawbridge at Torry Island 3 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Happy's Club and Restaurant 1 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Auntie Rose's Soul Food Kitchen 0 Call Back - Complied
Auntie Rose's Soul Food Kitchen 5 (3 high) Administrative complaint recommended

Belle Glade Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
03 Employee health reporting 6,775
12 Shell stock requirements 5,412
08 Proper hand/arm washing 5,026
36 Proper ventilation 2,950
53 Outer openings protected 2,739

Belle Glade Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

121Actions on Record
$67,070Total Fines
$573Avg Fine
$1,800Largest Fine
28Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Dec 10, 2025 Wah Lan Chinese Restaurant $1,800 2--2025083706
Oct 27, 2025 Taqueria Tacontodo #2 $1,600 2--2025035113
Aug 20, 2025 Taqueria Rinconcito Mexicano $1,200 2--2025053558
Jul 8, 2025 Taqueria Tacontodo #2 $800 2--2025004423
Aug 14, 2025 Subway $800 2--2025008909
Aug 14, 2025 Margarita Mexican Restaurant $800 2--2025015673
Jun 2, 2025 Happy's Club and Restaurant $600 2--2025037091
Apr 13, 2026 Taqueria Guerrero $600 2--2026018687
Nov 3, 2025 Auntie Rose's Soul Food Kitchen $500 2--2025061919
Aug 7, 2025 Travelers Caribbean Rest $440 2--2024068298

Belle Glade Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

8Fire Violations
4Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Other fire safety violation 4
Cooking without hood suppression 2
Propane tank stored inside building 1
Exit blocked or locked 1

Belle Glade 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. Belle Glade has 26 FDACS-regulated facilities with 53 inspections on record and 4 stop-sale orders issued.

26Retail Facilities
53FDACS Inspections
4Stop-Sale Orders

Belle Glade 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
Lilina Food Mart Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Lilina Food Mart Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Food Identification: Food properly labeled; or…
Family-food-market-380481 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold w…
Belle Glade Stop N Shop Establishment #: 359466 — (HOSHIZAKI AMERICA INC) —

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Belle Glade FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair 8
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 7
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand 5
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not 4
4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of 4

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Belle Glade Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Sunoco 1 256 487
Winn-Dixie 1 170 584

All Florida retail food chains →

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Belle Glade: Notable Restaurants

Dixie Fried Chicken

Belle Glade · Most Closures

50 inspections 287 violations 4 closures

Margarita Mexican Restaurant

Belle Glade · Most Closures

32 inspections 231 violations 3 closures

Auntie Rose's Soul Food Kitchen

Belle Glade · Most Closures

49 inspections 243 violations 2 closures

Drawbridge at Torry Island

Belle Glade · Recently Inspected

17 inspections 71 violations 1 closures

Dunkin Donuts

Belle Glade · Recently Inspected

13 inspections 51 violations

Happy's Club and Restaurant

Belle Glade · Recently Inspected

19 inspections 40 violations

Belle Glade: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Dunkin 1 51 0
Popeyes 1 74 0
Burger King 1 24 0
Papa Johns 1 11 0
McDonalds 1 61 0
Taco Bell 1 79 0
Kfc 1 132 0
Subway 1 95 2

Belle Glade Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Belle Glade?
Belle Glade, Florida has 54 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Belle Glade?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Belle Glade is 65.5%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Belle Glade?
The most frequently cited violations in Belle Glade are: Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements, Proper hand/arm washing.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Belle Glade?
Dunkin has the most locations in Belle Glade with 1 establishments.
How does Belle Glade compare to the Florida state average?
Belle Glade has a pass rate of 65.5%, which is 20.5 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.4 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Belle Glade?
Food establishments in Belle Glade have an average of 11.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Belle Glade been assessed?
Food establishments in Belle Glade have been assessed $67,070 in fines across 121 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $573 and the largest single fine was $1,800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Belle Glade restaurants?
8 fire safety violations have been documented across 4 food establishments in Belle Glade. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Belle Glade 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. Belle Glade, Florida has 26 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 53 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Belle Glade?
FDACS has issued 4 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Belle Glade. 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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Belle Glade Restaurants & Food Establishments (53)

Sunoco Gas Station FDACS Retail

509 SW 16th ST, Belle Glade

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Mexico Lindo Grocery LLC FDACS Retail

949 S Main ST, Belle Glade

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

Normans Drive Thru FDACS Retail

233 DR Martin Luther King JR Blvd E, Belle Glade

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

La Frontera Corporation FDACS Retail

1600 W CANAL ST S, Belle Glade

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

Winn-dixie Liquor Store #0323 FDACS Retail

900 S Main ST SUITE, Belle Glade

FDACS Retail Food · 155/Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Lilina Food Mart FDACS Retail

281 S Main ST, Belle Glade

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service

The Kooler FDACS Retail

501 NW 16th ST, Belle Glade

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

Panaderia Monarcas Morelia FDACS Retail

417 NW 16th ST Ste 3, Belle Glade

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery

Basore Enterprises LLC FDACS Retail

1001 NE 3rd ST, Belle Glade

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Vw Winn Dixie 0381 FDACS Retail

900 S Main ST, Belle Glade

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Vw 185088 Glades Plaza FDACS Retail

503 S 16TH AVE, Belle Glade

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Ice World Reloaded INC FDACS Retail

808 W Canal ST S, Belle Glade

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Miles Grocery FDACS Retail

300 NW 11th ST Lot 1, Belle Glade

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS