Florida Food Chain Inspections — 155 Restaurant Chains & 114 Retail Chains
FloridaFoodSafety.org tracks 155 restaurant chains across 12,082 Florida locations and 114 retail food chains across 4,858 locations. Restaurant chain records include 216,698 inspections with a weighted average pass rate of 91.8% and 10 closures in 2026. Retail food chains on record have generated 158,995 stop-sale orders. Individual chain pages show per-location pass rates, violation counts, emergency closure history, and geographic distribution across Florida counties.
Summary based on Florida DBPR public inspection records. Updated May 2026.
Chain Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages
Chain Restaurants
91.9%
Pass Rate
91.9%
Florida Average
86%
Pass Rate
86%
Chain Restaurants
4.1
Avg Violations / Inspection
4.1
Florida Average
4.7
Avg Violations / Inspection
4.7
Chain Restaurants
0.21
Closures per 100 Locations
0.21
Florida Average
1.38
Closures per 100 Locations
1.38
Chain Restaurant Closures — Past 12 Months
| Date | Chain | Facility | City | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Duffys Sports Grill | Duffys Sports Grill | Palm Beach Gardens | Fly activity |
| May 18, 2026 | Dennys | Denny's Restaurant #8698 | Coral Gables | Fly activity |
| May 18, 2026 | LongHorn Steakhouse | Longhorn Steakhouse 5197 | Jacksonville | Roach & rodent activity |
| May 18, 2026 | Steak n Shake | Steak N Shake | Sunrise | Rodent activity |
| May 12, 2026 | Cold Stone Creamery | Cold Stone Creamery | Indialantic | No restrooms |
| May 12, 2026 | Dairy Queen | Dairy Queen | Fernandina Beach | Roach activity |
| May 7, 2026 | Wingstop | Wingstop | Lakeland | Rodent activity |
| May 7, 2026 | Westin | Westin Tampa Bay Aqua | Tampa | No warewashing facilities |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Tijuana Flats | Tijuana Flats | Coral Springs | Roach activity |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Checkers | Checkers #6322 | Deland | Sewage back up |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Beef O Bradys | Beef O Brady's | Live Oak | Roach activity |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Hardees | Hardees | Weeki Wachee | Rodent activity |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Red Lobster | Red Lobster #0019 | St. Petersburg | Roach activity |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Subway | Subway #31891 | Jacksonville | Rodent activity |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Gate | Gateway Golf | Fort Myers | Rodent activity |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Cheddar's | Cheddars | Pinellas Park | Sewage back up |
| Mar 5, 2026 | LongHorn Steakhouse | Longhorn Steakhouse 5197 | Jacksonville | Roach & rodent activity |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Wendys | Wendy's | Lake Worth | Roach & fly activity |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Wendys | Wendy's | Boca Raton | Roach activity |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Checkers | Checkers 6328 | Apopka | Fly activity |
Restaurant Chains: Lowest Pass Rates in Florida (20+ Locations)
| Chain | Locations | Pass Rate | Avg Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church's Chicken | 21 | 42.86% | 7.80 |
| Perkins | 26 | 61.54% | 8.64 |
| Golden Corral | 32 | 65.63% | 6.23 |
| Ruby Tuesday | 30 | 66.67% | 4.66 |
| Checkers | 118 | 73.73% | 4.43 |
| Papa Johns | 24 | 75.00% | 3.72 |
| Crafty Crab | 25 | 76.00% | 8.07 |
| Red Lobster | 35 | 77.14% | 5.67 |
| Cheddar's | 24 | 79.17% | 5.56 |
| Popeyes | 193 | 79.27% | 4.36 |
Restaurant Chains: Highest Pass Rates in Florida (20+ Locations)
| Chain | Locations | Pass Rate | Avg Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Garden | 80 | 100.00% | 4.22 |
| Fairfield Inn | 67 | 100.00% | 2.67 |
| Quality Inn | 64 | 100.00% | 3.04 |
| La Quinta | 53 | 100.00% | 3.01 |
| Texas Roadhouse | 49 | 100.00% | 4.36 |
| Courtyard by Marriott | 49 | 100.00% | 4.00 |
| Whataburger | 48 | 100.00% | 2.13 |
| SpringHill Suites | 44 | 100.00% | 3.03 |
| Chicken Salad Chick | 42 | 100.00% | 2.75 |
| Charleys Philly Steaks | 36 | 100.00% | 3.96 |
Restaurant Chains: Disciplinary Actions & Fines
Restaurant Chains: Fire Safety Violations
Florida Retail Food Chains — FDACS (114 Chains)
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, gas station food sections, bakeries, and specialty shops. These are separate from DBPR-regulated restaurants. 114 retail chains are tracked with 3,031 stop-sale orders across Florida.
| Chain | Locations | Stop-Sale Orders | Total Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar General | 532 | 57 | 2,871 |
| 7-Eleven | 421 | 84 | 2,422 |
| Starbucks | 415 | 77 | 1,170 |
| Publix | 394 | 30 | 875 |
| Walgreens | 344 | 1 | 743 |
| Circle K | 324 | 102 | 1,574 |
| Dollar Tree | 257 | 9 | 1,084 |
| CVS | 228 | 9 | 882 |
| Wawa | 226 | 14 | 430 |
| Aldi | 223 | 2 | 310 |
| Family Dollar | 178 | 316 | 950 |
| Walmart | 172 | 77 | 608 |
| Winn-Dixie | 168 | 170 | 584 |
| Shell | 152 | 152 | 1,169 |
| RaceTrac | 127 | 29 | 460 |
| Chevron | 113 | 283 | 1,145 |
| Dunkin | 77 | 13 | 347 |
| Target | 77 | 15 | 249 |
| Subway | 71 | 27 | 304 |
| Smoothie King | 68 | 11 | 350 |
Restaurant Chains: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many restaurant chains are tracked in Florida?
- 155 restaurant chains are tracked across Florida, covering 12,081 individual locations with inspection data from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
- What is the average pass rate for chain restaurants in Florida?
- The weighted average pass rate for chain restaurants in Florida is 91.9%. The state average across all food establishments is 86%.
- How many chain restaurant locations were shut down in Florida this year?
- 25 chain restaurant locations in Florida were shut down by health inspectors in the past 12 months.
- Which restaurant chain has the best inspection record in Florida?
- Olive Garden has the highest pass rate among chains with 20+ locations in Florida at 100.00% across 80 locations.
- Which restaurant chain has the worst inspection record in Florida?
- Church's Chicken has the lowest pass rate among chains with 20+ locations in Florida at 42.86% across 21 locations.
- How much in fines have chain restaurants been assessed in Florida?
- Chain restaurant locations in Florida have been assessed $1,803,110 in fines across 5,127 disciplinary actions.
- How many fire safety violations have chain restaurants had in Florida?
- 5,152 fire safety violations have been documented across 3,043 chain restaurant locations in Florida.
- Which chain has the most locations in Florida?
- McDonalds has the most locations in Florida with 885 establishments tracked by DBPR.
All Florida Restaurant Chains (155)
McDonalds
885 locations · 94.01% pass rate Subway
876 locations · 93.26% pass rate Dunkin
776 locations · 92.53% pass rate Wendys
489 locations · 90.59% pass rate Taco Bell
445 locations · 95.51% pass rate Burger King
429 locations · 87.41% pass rate Chipotle
296 locations · 94.59% pass rate Jersey Mikes
248 locations · 93.15% pass rate KFC
238 locations · 90.76% pass rate Tropical Smoothie
217 locations · 96.31% pass rate Chick-fil-A
216 locations · 95.83% pass rate Panera Bread
194 locations · 92.27% pass rate Popeyes
193 locations · 79.27% pass rate Waffle House
192 locations · 89.58% pass rate Dominos
179 locations · 95.53% pass rate Holiday Inn
175 locations · 94.29% pass rate Hampton Inn
168 locations · 97.62% pass rate Firehouse Subs
168 locations · 92.86% pass rate First Watch
144 locations · 96.53% pass rate Jimmy Johns
140 locations · 97.14% pass rate Arbys
135 locations · 88.15% pass rate Chilis
135 locations · 94.07% pass rate Wingstop
134 locations · 90.30% pass rate Culvers
129 locations · 97.67% pass rate Five Guys
128 locations · 97.66% pass rate Panda Express
125 locations · 96.00% pass rate Zaxbys
122 locations · 84.43% pass rate Pollo Tropical
121 locations · 85.12% pass rate Marcos Pizza
120 locations · 90.83% pass rate Checkers
118 locations · 73.73% pass rate Hungry Howies
111 locations · 92.79% pass rate Dennys
104 locations · 82.69% pass rate Dairy Queen
100 locations · 86.00% pass rate Outback Steakhouse
100 locations · 87.00% pass rate Sonic Drive-In
86 locations · 81.40% pass rate LongHorn Steakhouse
83 locations · 95.18% pass rate IHOP
82 locations · 82.93% pass rate Tijuana Flats
82 locations · 91.46% pass rate Hilton
80 locations · 97.50% pass rate Olive Garden
80 locations · 100.00% pass rate Cold Stone Creamery
79 locations · 94.94% pass rate Applebees
78 locations · 89.74% pass rate Pizza Hut
75 locations · 98.67% pass rate Hardees
71 locations · 88.73% pass rate Moes Southwest Grill
69 locations · 95.65% pass rate Fairfield Inn
67 locations · 100.00% pass rate Carrabbas
66 locations · 84.85% pass rate Best Western
66 locations · 98.48% pass rate Quality Inn
64 locations · 100.00% pass rate Residence Inn
64 locations · 98.44% pass rate Steak n Shake
62 locations · 87.10% pass rate Cracker Barrel
60 locations · 95.00% pass rate Buffalo Wild Wings
59 locations · 88.14% pass rate Hyatt
58 locations · 98.28% pass rate La Quinta
53 locations · 100.00% pass rate La Granja
52 locations · 86.54% pass rate Kekes Breakfast Cafe
52 locations · 92.31% pass rate Beef O Bradys
49 locations · 81.63% pass rate Texas Roadhouse
49 locations · 100.00% pass rate Courtyard by Marriott
49 locations · 100.00% pass rate Whataburger
48 locations · 100.00% pass rate Twistee Treat
47 locations · 95.74% pass rate Bonefish Grill
47 locations · 85.11% pass rate SpringHill Suites
44 locations · 100.00% pass rate Sushi Sake
43 locations · 81.40% pass rate CAVA
42 locations · 97.62% pass rate Comfort Inn
42 locations · 97.62% pass rate Chicken Salad Chick
42 locations · 100.00% pass rate PDQ
41 locations · 90.24% pass rate Millers Ale House
40 locations · 87.50% pass rate Days Inn
39 locations · 97.44% pass rate Menchies
39 locations · 92.31% pass rate Huey Magoos
38 locations · 94.74% pass rate Playa Bowls
38 locations · 97.37% pass rate Hooters
36 locations · 83.33% pass rate Pura Vida
36 locations · 91.67% pass rate Charleys Philly Steaks
36 locations · 100.00% pass rate Captain D's
35 locations · 94.29% pass rate Red Lobster
35 locations · 77.14% pass rate Little Greek
35 locations · 88.57% pass rate Bob Evans
34 locations · 97.06% pass rate BurgerFi
33 locations · 93.94% pass rate Mission BBQ
32 locations · 87.50% pass rate Golden Corral
32 locations · 65.63% pass rate Comfort Suites
32 locations · 96.88% pass rate Chuck E Cheese
31 locations · 96.77% pass rate Ruby Tuesday
30 locations · 66.67% pass rate Chicken Kitchen
29 locations · 93.10% pass rate Raising Canes
28 locations · 96.43% pass rate Metro Diner
27 locations · 88.89% pass rate Perkins
26 locations · 61.54% pass rate Shake Shack
26 locations · 100.00% pass rate Crema Gourmet
26 locations · 96.15% pass rate Another Broken Egg
26 locations · 84.62% pass rate Crafty Crab
25 locations · 76.00% pass rate Talkin Tacos
25 locations · 88.00% pass rate Cheddar's
24 locations · 79.17% pass rate Doubletree
24 locations · 91.67% pass rate Papa Johns
24 locations · 75.00% pass rate Daves Hot Chicken
24 locations · 100.00% pass rate Duffys Sports Grill
24 locations · 87.50% pass rate Carrot Express
23 locations · 91.30% pass rate Mellow Mushroom
23 locations · 91.30% pass rate Bolay
22 locations · 90.91% pass rate Starbucks
21 locations · 100.00% pass rate Haagen-Dazs
21 locations · 90.48% pass rate Church's Chicken
21 locations · 42.86% pass rate Carvel
20 locations · 90.00% pass rate Toojays
19 locations · 78.95% pass rate Mister O1
19 locations · 100.00% pass rate Village Inn
19 locations · 94.74% pass rate Pollo Campero
19 locations · 94.74% pass rate Anthonys Coal Fired Pizza
19 locations · 78.95% pass rate Larrys Giant Subs
18 locations · 100.00% pass rate Maple Street Biscuit
18 locations · 94.44% pass rate Vicky Bakery
17 locations · 88.24% pass rate McAlisters Deli
17 locations · 100.00% pass rate Potbelly
16 locations · 100.00% pass rate Red Robin
16 locations · 100.00% pass rate Marriott
15 locations · 73.33% pass rate Ruths Chris
15 locations · 100.00% pass rate Bahama Breeze
15 locations · 93.33% pass rate Jets Pizza
14 locations · 92.86% pass rate Jason's Deli
14 locations · 85.71% pass rate Sweetgreen
12 locations · 100.00% pass rate Little Caesars
12 locations · 75.00% pass rate Westin
11 locations · 81.82% pass rate Sheraton
11 locations · 72.73% pass rate Seasons 52
11 locations · 90.91% pass rate Embassy Suites
11 locations · 81.82% pass rate Flemings
10 locations · 100.00% pass rate Dave and Busters
10 locations · 90.00% pass rate The Capital Grille
10 locations · 100.00% pass rate Shell
9 locations · 88.89% pass rate Yard House
9 locations · 88.89% pass rate Gate
8 locations · 75.00% pass rate Morton's
7 locations · 100.00% pass rate TGI Fridays
7 locations · 85.71% pass rate Eggs Up Grill
7 locations · 100.00% pass rate Baskin Robbins
7 locations · 100.00% pass rate Five Star Pizza
5 locations · 80.00% pass rate Long John Silvers
5 locations · 100.00% pass rate STK
4 locations · 100.00% pass rate Eddie Vs
4 locations · 100.00% pass rate Auntie Annes
3 locations · 100.00% pass rate Buca di Beppo
3 locations · 100.00% pass rate Insomnia Cookies
3 locations · 100.00% pass rate Publix
2 locations · 100.00% pass rate Which Wich
2 locations · 100.00% pass rate Jack in the Box
2 locations · 100.00% pass rate Walmart
1 locations · 100.00% pass rate Cook Out
1 locations · 100.00% pass rate RaceTrac
1 locations · 100.00% pass rate Sarku Japan
1 locations · 100.00% pass rate Wahlburgers
1 locations · 100.00% pass rate
885 locations · 94.01% pass rate Subway
876 locations · 93.26% pass rate Dunkin
776 locations · 92.53% pass rate Wendys
489 locations · 90.59% pass rate Taco Bell
445 locations · 95.51% pass rate Burger King
429 locations · 87.41% pass rate Chipotle
296 locations · 94.59% pass rate Jersey Mikes
248 locations · 93.15% pass rate KFC
238 locations · 90.76% pass rate Tropical Smoothie
217 locations · 96.31% pass rate Chick-fil-A
216 locations · 95.83% pass rate Panera Bread
194 locations · 92.27% pass rate Popeyes
193 locations · 79.27% pass rate Waffle House
192 locations · 89.58% pass rate Dominos
179 locations · 95.53% pass rate Holiday Inn
175 locations · 94.29% pass rate Hampton Inn
168 locations · 97.62% pass rate Firehouse Subs
168 locations · 92.86% pass rate First Watch
144 locations · 96.53% pass rate Jimmy Johns
140 locations · 97.14% pass rate Arbys
135 locations · 88.15% pass rate Chilis
135 locations · 94.07% pass rate Wingstop
134 locations · 90.30% pass rate Culvers
129 locations · 97.67% pass rate Five Guys
128 locations · 97.66% pass rate Panda Express
125 locations · 96.00% pass rate Zaxbys
122 locations · 84.43% pass rate Pollo Tropical
121 locations · 85.12% pass rate Marcos Pizza
120 locations · 90.83% pass rate Checkers
118 locations · 73.73% pass rate Hungry Howies
111 locations · 92.79% pass rate Dennys
104 locations · 82.69% pass rate Dairy Queen
100 locations · 86.00% pass rate Outback Steakhouse
100 locations · 87.00% pass rate Sonic Drive-In
86 locations · 81.40% pass rate LongHorn Steakhouse
83 locations · 95.18% pass rate IHOP
82 locations · 82.93% pass rate Tijuana Flats
82 locations · 91.46% pass rate Hilton
80 locations · 97.50% pass rate Olive Garden
80 locations · 100.00% pass rate Cold Stone Creamery
79 locations · 94.94% pass rate Applebees
78 locations · 89.74% pass rate Pizza Hut
75 locations · 98.67% pass rate Hardees
71 locations · 88.73% pass rate Moes Southwest Grill
69 locations · 95.65% pass rate Fairfield Inn
67 locations · 100.00% pass rate Carrabbas
66 locations · 84.85% pass rate Best Western
66 locations · 98.48% pass rate Quality Inn
64 locations · 100.00% pass rate Residence Inn
64 locations · 98.44% pass rate Steak n Shake
62 locations · 87.10% pass rate Cracker Barrel
60 locations · 95.00% pass rate Buffalo Wild Wings
59 locations · 88.14% pass rate Hyatt
58 locations · 98.28% pass rate La Quinta
53 locations · 100.00% pass rate La Granja
52 locations · 86.54% pass rate Kekes Breakfast Cafe
52 locations · 92.31% pass rate Beef O Bradys
49 locations · 81.63% pass rate Texas Roadhouse
49 locations · 100.00% pass rate Courtyard by Marriott
49 locations · 100.00% pass rate Whataburger
48 locations · 100.00% pass rate Twistee Treat
47 locations · 95.74% pass rate Bonefish Grill
47 locations · 85.11% pass rate SpringHill Suites
44 locations · 100.00% pass rate Sushi Sake
43 locations · 81.40% pass rate CAVA
42 locations · 97.62% pass rate Comfort Inn
42 locations · 97.62% pass rate Chicken Salad Chick
42 locations · 100.00% pass rate PDQ
41 locations · 90.24% pass rate Millers Ale House
40 locations · 87.50% pass rate Days Inn
39 locations · 97.44% pass rate Menchies
39 locations · 92.31% pass rate Huey Magoos
38 locations · 94.74% pass rate Playa Bowls
38 locations · 97.37% pass rate Hooters
36 locations · 83.33% pass rate Pura Vida
36 locations · 91.67% pass rate Charleys Philly Steaks
36 locations · 100.00% pass rate Captain D's
35 locations · 94.29% pass rate Red Lobster
35 locations · 77.14% pass rate Little Greek
35 locations · 88.57% pass rate Bob Evans
34 locations · 97.06% pass rate BurgerFi
33 locations · 93.94% pass rate Mission BBQ
32 locations · 87.50% pass rate Golden Corral
32 locations · 65.63% pass rate Comfort Suites
32 locations · 96.88% pass rate Chuck E Cheese
31 locations · 96.77% pass rate Ruby Tuesday
30 locations · 66.67% pass rate Chicken Kitchen
29 locations · 93.10% pass rate Raising Canes
28 locations · 96.43% pass rate Metro Diner
27 locations · 88.89% pass rate Perkins
26 locations · 61.54% pass rate Shake Shack
26 locations · 100.00% pass rate Crema Gourmet
26 locations · 96.15% pass rate Another Broken Egg
26 locations · 84.62% pass rate Crafty Crab
25 locations · 76.00% pass rate Talkin Tacos
25 locations · 88.00% pass rate Cheddar's
24 locations · 79.17% pass rate Doubletree
24 locations · 91.67% pass rate Papa Johns
24 locations · 75.00% pass rate Daves Hot Chicken
24 locations · 100.00% pass rate Duffys Sports Grill
24 locations · 87.50% pass rate Carrot Express
23 locations · 91.30% pass rate Mellow Mushroom
23 locations · 91.30% pass rate Bolay
22 locations · 90.91% pass rate Starbucks
21 locations · 100.00% pass rate Haagen-Dazs
21 locations · 90.48% pass rate Church's Chicken
21 locations · 42.86% pass rate Carvel
20 locations · 90.00% pass rate Toojays
19 locations · 78.95% pass rate Mister O1
19 locations · 100.00% pass rate Village Inn
19 locations · 94.74% pass rate Pollo Campero
19 locations · 94.74% pass rate Anthonys Coal Fired Pizza
19 locations · 78.95% pass rate Larrys Giant Subs
18 locations · 100.00% pass rate Maple Street Biscuit
18 locations · 94.44% pass rate Vicky Bakery
17 locations · 88.24% pass rate McAlisters Deli
17 locations · 100.00% pass rate Potbelly
16 locations · 100.00% pass rate Red Robin
16 locations · 100.00% pass rate Marriott
15 locations · 73.33% pass rate Ruths Chris
15 locations · 100.00% pass rate Bahama Breeze
15 locations · 93.33% pass rate Jets Pizza
14 locations · 92.86% pass rate Jason's Deli
14 locations · 85.71% pass rate Sweetgreen
12 locations · 100.00% pass rate Little Caesars
12 locations · 75.00% pass rate Westin
11 locations · 81.82% pass rate Sheraton
11 locations · 72.73% pass rate Seasons 52
11 locations · 90.91% pass rate Embassy Suites
11 locations · 81.82% pass rate Flemings
10 locations · 100.00% pass rate Dave and Busters
10 locations · 90.00% pass rate The Capital Grille
10 locations · 100.00% pass rate Shell
9 locations · 88.89% pass rate Yard House
9 locations · 88.89% pass rate Gate
8 locations · 75.00% pass rate Morton's
7 locations · 100.00% pass rate TGI Fridays
7 locations · 85.71% pass rate Eggs Up Grill
7 locations · 100.00% pass rate Baskin Robbins
7 locations · 100.00% pass rate Five Star Pizza
5 locations · 80.00% pass rate Long John Silvers
5 locations · 100.00% pass rate STK
4 locations · 100.00% pass rate Eddie Vs
4 locations · 100.00% pass rate Auntie Annes
3 locations · 100.00% pass rate Buca di Beppo
3 locations · 100.00% pass rate Insomnia Cookies
3 locations · 100.00% pass rate Publix
2 locations · 100.00% pass rate Which Wich
2 locations · 100.00% pass rate Jack in the Box
2 locations · 100.00% pass rate Walmart
1 locations · 100.00% pass rate Cook Out
1 locations · 100.00% pass rate RaceTrac
1 locations · 100.00% pass rate Sarku Japan
1 locations · 100.00% pass rate Wahlburgers
1 locations · 100.00% pass rate
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