How many restaurants are in Chiefland?

Chiefland, Florida has 65 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Chiefland?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Chiefland is 79.3%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Chiefland this year?

1 food establishments in Chiefland have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Chiefland?

The most frequently cited violations in Chiefland are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Chiefland?

Dunkin has the most locations in Chiefland with 1 establishments.

How does Chiefland compare to the Florida state average?

Chiefland has a pass rate of 79.3%, which is 6.7 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Chiefland?

Food establishments in Chiefland have an average of 9.5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Chiefland been assessed?

Food establishments in Chiefland have been assessed $6,800 in fines across 18 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $378 and the largest single fine was $800.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Chiefland restaurants?

18 fire safety violations have been documented across 11 food establishments in Chiefland. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Chiefland 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. Chiefland, Florida has 36 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 92 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 16 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Chiefland. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Chiefland — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Chiefland, Florida has 65 food establishments with 616 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 79.3%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.7 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $600 assessed to Filipines Food and More in Chiefland on November 21, 2025.

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

65Facilities

616Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

79.3%Pass Rate

5.7Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Betts Big T	49	387	1
Bubbaque's 6001	32	245	1
Los Avina Mexican Restaurant	20	168	1
China 1 Chiefland	28	163	1
Bell's Catering / Bubbaques	22	151	1

Chiefland Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Chiefland 79.3% Pass Rate 79.3%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Chiefland 5.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.7

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Chiefland 1.54 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.54

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Chiefland Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 6	Mya's Noodle House	0	Call Back - Complied
May 5	Beef'o'brady's	0	Call Back - Complied
Apr 30	Mya's Noodle House	7 (4 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Apr 30	Viejo Amigo Mexican Restaurant	2 (2 high)	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Apr 28	Viejo Amigo Mexican Restaurant	9 (6 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Apr 28	Treasure Camp	9 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 27	Abc Pizza	0	Call Back - Complied
Apr 27	Los Avina Mexican Restaurant	7 (2 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Apr 23	Beef'o'brady's	1	Call Back - Extension given, pending
Apr 21	Beef'o'brady's	14 (3 high)	Administrative complaint recommended

Chiefland Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
36	Proper ventilation	9,095
14	Food contact surfaces	6,878
23	Chemical properly stored	6,153
35	Single-use items	5,405
33	Proper cooling equipment	5,400

Chiefland Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

18Actions on Record

$6,800Total Fines

$378Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

9Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Nov 21, 2025	Filipines Food and More	$600	5--2025047496
Dec 1, 2025	Zaxby's	$600	5--2025067050

Chiefland Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

18Fire Violations

11Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	16
Other fire safety violation	2

Chiefland 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. Chiefland has 36 FDACS-regulated facilities with 92 inspections on record and 16 stop-sale orders issued.

36Retail Facilities

92FDACS Inspections

16Stop-Sale Orders

Chiefland 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
Aug 23, 2025	Save-a-lot-24703-335514	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Commen…
Aug 23, 2025	Save-a-lot-24703-335514	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Commen…
Aug 23, 2025	Save-a-lot-24703-335514	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Commen…
Aug 23, 2025	Save-a-lot-24703-335514	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Commen…
Aug 22, 2025	Quincey-cattle-beef-LLC-428539	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe…
Aug 22, 2025	Quincey-cattle-beef-LLC-428539	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe…
Aug 22, 2025	Quincey-cattle-beef-LLC-428539	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe…
Aug 22, 2025	Quincey-cattle-beef-LLC-428539	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe…
Aug 22, 2025	Quincey-cattle-beef-LLC-428539	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe…
Aug 22, 2025	Quincey-cattle-beef-LLC-428539	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe…

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Chiefland FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	19
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	15
4-302.12	Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in	12
4-903.11(A)	Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6	12
4-302.14	Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of	10

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Chiefland Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Circle K	1	102	1,574
Dollar General	1	57	2,871
Ellianos Coffee	1	2	38
Walgreens	1	1	743
Winn-Dixie	1	170	584
Aldi	1	2	310
CVS	1	9	882
Dollar Tree	1	9	1,084

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Chiefland: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Dunkin	1	152	0
Popeyes	1	39	0
Zaxbys	1	25	1
Days Inn	1	48	0
McDonalds	1	99	0
Taco Bell	1	119	0
Burger King	1	85	0
Kfc	1	65	0
Subway	1	73	0
Hardees	1	124	0

Chiefland Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Chiefland?: Chiefland, Florida has 65 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Chiefland?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Chiefland is 79.3%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Chiefland this year?: 1 food establishments in Chiefland have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Chiefland?: The most frequently cited violations in Chiefland are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Chiefland?: Dunkin has the most locations in Chiefland with 1 establishments.
How does Chiefland compare to the Florida state average?: Chiefland has a pass rate of 79.3%, which is 6.7 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Chiefland?: Food establishments in Chiefland have an average of 9.5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Chiefland been assessed?: Food establishments in Chiefland have been assessed $6,800 in fines across 18 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $378 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Chiefland restaurants?: 18 fire safety violations have been documented across 11 food establishments in Chiefland. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Chiefland 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. Chiefland, Florida has 36 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 92 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Chiefland?: FDACS has issued 16 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Chiefland. 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 Chiefland

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Chiefland Restaurants & Food Establishments (64)

Betts Big T 1 closure

2525 N Young CHIEFLAND, Chiefland

49 inspections · 387 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Bubbaque's 6001 1 closure

1306 N YOUNG BLVD, Chiefland

32 inspections · 245 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Los Avina Mexican Restaurant 1 closure

2008 NW 11TH DR, Chiefland

20 inspections · 168 violations · Last: Apr 2026

China 1 Chiefland 1 closure

2165 NW 11TH DRIVE, Chiefland

28 inspections · 163 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Bell's Catering / Bubbaques 1 closure

6650 NW 140 ST, Chiefland

22 inspections · 151 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Zaxby's 1 closure

1515 NW 25 AVE, Chiefland

7 inspections · 25 violations · Last: Oct 2025

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