Hooters — Florida Restaurant Inspections & Food Safety Records
Hooters locations fail inspections 17% of the time — below the Florida state average of 14%.
Hooters operates 36 food establishments across Florida with 895 inspections on record. The pass rate is 83.3%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.9 violations per visit.
Most recent closure: Hooters in Orlando, shut down October 24, 2023 for fly activity.
Summary based on Florida DBPR public inspection records. Updated May 2026.
Highest-Violation Locations
| Location | City | Inspections | Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooters of Destin | Destin | 37 | 181 | 2 |
| Hooters | Orlando | 32 | 396 | 1 |
| Hooters Restaurant | Madeira Beach | 28 | 194 | 1 |
| Hooters | Tampa | 22 | 185 | 1 |
| Hooters of Pcb | Panama City Beach | 44 | 170 | 1 |
Hooters: Comparison to Florida State Averages
Hooters
83.3%
Pass Rate
83.3%
Florida Average
86%
Pass Rate
86%
Hooters
5.9
Avg Violations / Inspection
5.9
Florida Average
4.7
Avg Violations / Inspection
4.7
Hooters
0
Closures per 100 Locations
0
Florida Average
1.38
Closures per 100 Locations
1.38
Hooters: Recent Restaurant Closures (7)
| Date | Business | City | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooters | Orlando | Fly activity | |
| Hooters | Tampa | Roach & fly activity | |
| Hooters of Destin | Destin | Roach activity | |
| Hooters of Destin | Destin | Roach activity | |
| Hooters Restaurant | Pensacola Beach | Rodent activity | |
| Hooters of Pcb | Panama City Beach | Roach activity | |
| Hooters Restaurant | Madeira Beach | Roach activity |
Hooters: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)
| Date | Business | City | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooters of Springhill | Spring Hill | 1 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Hooters | West Melbourne | 8 (1 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Hooters | Clearwater | 6 (1 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Hooters | Fort Lauderdale | 2 (1 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Hooters of Pcb | Panama City Beach | 0 | Call Back - Complied | |
| Hooters of Pcb | Panama City Beach | 4 (2 high) | Warning Issued | |
| Hooters | Odessa | 3 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Hooters | Port Richey | 2 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
Hooters: Most Common Health Violations
| Code | Violation | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Proper ventilation | 457 |
| 22 | Consumer advisory | 394 |
| 14 | Food contact surfaces | 328 |
| 23 | Chemical properly stored | 268 |
| 31 | Clean multi-use utensils | 259 |
Hooters: Disciplinary Actions & Fines
Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)
| Date | Business | City | Fine | Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2017 | Hooters Restaurant | Madeira Beach | $400 | 3--2017056357 |
| Jan 16, 2024 | Hooters | Orlando | $400 | 4--2023068647 |
| May 22, 2018 | Hooters of Pcb | Panama City Beach | $400 | 6--2018022686 |
| Mar 16, 2020 | Hooters Restaurant | Pensacola Beach | $400 | 6--2020010882 |
| Apr 22, 2021 | Hooters of Springhill | Spring Hill | $400 | 3--2021011085 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | Hooters of Destin | Destin | $400 | 6--2021045910 |
| Jul 13, 2016 | Hooters | Weston | $320 | 2--2016028916 |
| Jan 31, 2022 | Hooters Restaurant | Madeira Beach | $200 | 3--2022000863 |
| Jul 21, 2015 | Hooters of Clearwater Beach | Clearwater | $200 | 3--2015029897 |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Hooters | Kissimmee | $200 | 4--2022030406 |
Hooters: Fire Safety Violations
Most Common Fire Safety Issues
| Issue | Citations |
|---|---|
| Other fire safety violation | 12 |
| Exit blocked or locked | 7 |
| Propane tank stored inside building | 5 |
| Fire extinguisher in red zone | 2 |
Hooters: Notable Locations
Hooters of Destin
37 inspections
181 violations
2 closures
Hooters of Pcb
44 inspections
170 violations
1 closures
Hooters Restaurant
28 inspections
194 violations
1 closures
Hooters
33 inspections
227 violations
Hooters of Springhill
29 inspections
112 violations
Hooters
26 inspections
185 violations
Hooters: Locations by City
| City | Locations | Avg Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | 4 | 7.32 | 1 |
| Orlando | 3 | 9.37 | 1 |
| Clearwater | 2 | 6.26 | 0 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 2 | 4.75 | 0 |
| Miami | 2 | 6.69 | 0 |
| Cape Coral | 1 | 5.67 | 0 |
| Daytona Beach | 1 | 6.88 | 0 |
| Destin | 1 | 4.89 | 2 |
| Fort Myers | 1 | 4.14 | 0 |
| Hialeah | 1 | 6.62 | 0 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 7.46 | 0 |
| Kissimmee | 1 | 5.58 | 0 |
| Lakeland | 1 | 5.25 | 0 |
| Madeira Beach | 1 | 6.93 | 1 |
| Naples | 1 | 3.68 | 0 |
| Ocala | 1 | 6.31 | 0 |
| Odessa | 1 | 3.45 | 0 |
| Panama City Beach | 1 | 3.86 | 1 |
| Pembroke Pines | 1 | 3.92 | 0 |
| Pensacola Beach | 1 | 1.43 | 1 |
| Port Richey | 1 | 4.72 | 0 |
| Sarasota | 1 | 7.43 | 0 |
| Spring Hill | 1 | 3.86 | 0 |
| St. Petersburg | 1 | 9.60 | 0 |
| Sunrise | 1 | 4.79 | 0 |
| The Villages | 1 | 2.00 | 0 |
| West Melbourne | 1 | 6.79 | 0 |
| Weston | 1 | 4.87 | 0 |
Hooters: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Hooters locations are in Florida?
- Hooters has 36 locations in Florida tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
- What is Hooters's health inspection pass rate in Florida?
- Hooters has a pass rate of 83.3% across all Florida locations, which is 2.7 percentage points below the state average of 86%.
- What are the most common health violations at Hooters in Florida?
- The most frequently cited violations at Hooters locations in Florida are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- Which Florida city has the most Hooters locations?
- Tampa has the most Hooters locations in Florida with 4 establishments.
- What was the most recent Hooters closure in Florida?
- Hooters in Orlando was shut down on October 24, 2023 for fly activity.
- How does Hooters compare to the Florida state average?
- Hooters has a pass rate of 83.3%, which is 2.7 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.9 compared to the state average of 4.67.
- How much in fines has Hooters been assessed in Florida?
- Hooters locations in Florida have been assessed $4,880 in fines across 19 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $271 and the largest single fine was $400.
- How many fire safety violations has Hooters had in Florida?
- 26 fire safety violations have been documented across 13 Hooters locations in Florida. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
- How often are Hooters locations inspected in Florida?
- Hooters locations in Florida have an average of 24.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
Hooters in Jacksonville (1 location)
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Hooters 194 violations
8938 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
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