2018 Florida Restaurant Emergency Closures
In 2018, Florida DBPR health inspectors ordered 1,231 emergency restaurant closures — +32.7% vs. 928 in 2017. 649 unique food service establishments were shut down. Miami-Dade County had the highest closure volume. McDonalds led chain closures. Roach activity was the leading cause of closure in 2018.
Source: Florida DBPR emergency closure records. Data reflects all closures ordered January 1 – December 31, 2018.
Top 10 Chains by Closures — 2018
| Chain | Closures 2018 |
|---|---|
| McDonalds | 10 |
| Burger King | 8 |
| Dunkin | 6 |
| Pollo Tropical | 5 |
| Church's Chicken | 4 |
| Holiday Inn | 4 |
| Popeyes | 4 |
| Zaxbys | 4 |
| Wingstop | 4 |
| Subway | 4 |
Top 10 Counties — 2018
| County | Closures |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | 111 |
| Broward County | 81 |
| Pinellas County | 57 |
| Hillsborough County | 52 |
| Duval County | 48 |
| Palm Beach County | 42 |
| Orange County | 39 |
| Brevard County | 24 |
| Polk County | 18 |
| Leon County | 16 |
Top 10 Cities by Closures — 2018
| City | Closures |
|---|---|
| Tampa | 47 |
| Jacksonville | 46 |
| Miami | 44 |
| Orlando | 34 |
| Tallahassee | 16 |
| St. Petersburg | 14 |
| North Miami Beach | 13 |
| Hialeah | 13 |
| Melbourne | 12 |
| Miami Beach | 11 |
2018 Closures by Reason
| Reason | Closures | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 562 | 45.7% |
| Rodent activity | 310 | 25.2% |
| Roach & rodent activity | 87 | 7.1% |
| Unsanitary Conditions | 74 | 6% |
| Unlicensed Activity | 52 | 4.2% |
| Sewage leaks | 43 | 3.5% |
| No water | 34 | 2.8% |
| Flies | 25 | 2% |
2018 Closures by Month
January 2018 91 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonia's | Key West | Monroe | Roach activity | |
| Long Island Bagel & Deli | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Happy Wok | Tallahassee | Leon | Sewage leaks | |
| Rudy's Sports Bar | Largo | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Cafe Cibo | St Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| 1804 Bread | North Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Hong Yip Restaurant | Lake City | Columbia | Rodent activity | |
| Santos Pizzeria | Jensen Beach | Martin | Rodent activity | |
| Golden Wok | Spring Hill | Hernando | Roach activity | |
| Lighthouse Restaurant | Fanning Springs | Gilchrist | Rodent activity | |
| Caribean Delite INC | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Bon Bagay Seafood & Grill INC | North Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Steak Shop & Deli Rest (the) | Pompano Beach | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Matteo Trattoria and Pizzeria | Saint Petersburg | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Stars Caribbean Restaurant | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Hia Burger King | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | No restrooms | |
| Carmela's Boca | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Real New York Pizza #2 | Kissimmee | Osceola | Roach activity | |
| Dunkin Donuts #351302 | Fleming Island | Clay | Sewage leaks | |
| La Pollera Colorada | Clearwater | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| S&r Dim Sum | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Los Magueyes Mexican Grill | Largo | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Slick Lips Seafood | Pensacola | Escambia | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Mikes Kitchen | Newberry | Alachua | Roach activity | |
| Suicide Opossum | Ft. White | Columbia | Rodent activity | |
| Greek Village Restaurant | Lake Mary | Seminole | Sewage leaks | |
| Papa John's Pizza # 763 | Titusville | Brevard | Rodent activity | |
| Jake`s Wayback Burgers | Panama City Beach | Bay | Roach activity | |
| Pdq | Saint Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice | Poinciana | Osceola | Sewage leaks | |
| Ten Seconds Rice Noodle & Ramen | Orlando | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Umai Sushi | Largo | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Daruma Japanese Steak House | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Asian Gourmet | Melbourne | Brevard | Roach activity | |
| China Taste | Largo | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Little Italy | Kissimmee | Osceola | Roach activity | |
| Angelina's Coffee and Juice | Miami | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| Thai Island Restaurant | Key West | Monroe | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Friends Pizza | Lehigh Acres | Lee | No water | |
| Mission BBQ Orange Park | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Beef O'brady's | Marianna | Jackson | Roach activity | |
| New Corralito Cafe | Homestead | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Silverspoon Thai & Sushi | Miramar | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Texas Cattle Company | Lakeland | Polk | Roach activity | |
| Trattoria Abruzzo | Naples | Collier | Roach activity | |
| Slick Lips Seafood | Pensacola | Escambia | Rodent activity | |
| New China Beach 2 | Clearwater | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Chulas Mexican Grill | Spring Hill | Hernando | Roach activity | |
| Stars Caribbean Restaurant | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Irish Brigade | Lake Worth | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| Los Perros Del Sobrino | Margate | Broward | Roach activity |
February 2018 109 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouzts Too Oyster Bar & Grill | Crawfordville | Wakulla | Roach activity | |
| Desi Tadka Indian Cuisine | Oldsmar | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| El Rey De Los Pollos | Kissimmee | Osceola | Roach activity | |
| Farmers Market Restaurant | Fort Myers | Lee | Roach activity | |
| Sergio's Since 1975 Cuban Kitchen & Bar | Pembroke Pines | Broward | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Bono's | Jacksonville | Duval | Rodent activity | |
| Taqueriaypupuseria 2 | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Dolce Bakery & Cafe | Kissimmee | Osceola | No water | |
| Suicide Opossum | Ft. White | Columbia | Rodent activity | |
| Thai Silk Restaurant | Orlando | Orange | Roach activity | |
| La Portena Cafeteria 2 | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Wingstop | Tampa | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| Delicias En Miami | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roof leaks | |
| Sokai Peruvian Sushi Bar | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Level Twentynine | Pembroke Pines | Broward | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Chow's Country Buffet | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| McDonalds 28578 | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Bubbaque's 6001 | Chiefland | Levy | Roach activity | |
| Miami River Cafe | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Thai Thai House | Melbourne | Brevard | Roach activity | |
| Conchiglia | Key West | Monroe | Roach activity | |
| Chung Wah Chinese Food | Miami | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| Cousteau's Waffle & Milkshake Bar | Saint Augustine | St. Johns | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Ouzts Too Oyster Bar & Grill | Crawfordville | Wakulla | Roach activity | |
| Taco Taco | Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| China Joy | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Spring Garden Family Restaurant | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| China Wok Cape Coral INC | Cape Coral | Lee | Roach activity | |
| Hazel's Caribbean Spot | Sunrise | Broward | Roach & rodent activity | |
| New China Wok Liu INC | Naples | Collier | Insufficient food cold holding | |
| Bambu Pan Asain Kitchen | North Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Josies Ristorante & Pizzeria | Boynton Beach | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| McDonald's 3184 | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Square Grouper Bar and Grill | Key West | Monroe | Rodent activity | |
| A Taste of the City Cafe | Cooper City | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Good Taste | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Grio Express | Fort Lauderdale | Broward | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Robinson's Restaurant | Apopka | Orange | Sewage leaks | |
| Gangnam Korean Restaurant | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Five Star Pizza (sarasota) | Sarasota | Sarasota | Roach activity | |
| Las Dos Palmas | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Pi Bon Gou | Pompano Beach | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Bob the Baker | Miami Gardens | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| Back of the Road Sports Grill | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Suicide Opossum | Ft. White | Columbia | Rodent activity | |
| Rock Boy Pizza | Miami | Miami-Dade | No water | |
| Lets Dish Caribbean Restaurant | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Crab & Fin | Sarasota | Sarasota | Rodent activity | |
| Fourteen Foods LLC | Okeechobee | Okeechobee | Roach activity | |
| Dunkin Pc#310284 | Plantation | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Popeye's Chicken | Lynn Haven | Bay | Sewage leaks | |
| Polynesian Fire Luau | Daytona Beach | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Alegria Taco | Oakland Park | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Party Cake Bakery | Key Largo | Monroe | Roach activity | |
| Checkers #5212 | Hudson | Pasco | Roach activity | |
| Huong Viet Restaurant | Orlando | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Los Magueyes Mexican Grill | Largo | Pinellas | Sewage leaks | |
| Seascape Resorts Snack Bar | Miramar Beach | Walton | Rodent activity | |
| Casa China | Sanford | Seminole | Roach activity | |
| America's Best Value Inn | Alachua | Alachua | Rodent activity | |
| Burger King | Casselberry | Seminole | No water | |
| Nirala Desi Food | Sunrise | Broward | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Luke's Lobster | Miami | Miami-Dade | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Packy's Family Sports Grill | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Fritanga & Market El Triunfo Corp | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity |
March 2018 95 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fongs Restaurant | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Sunrise to Sunset | Green Cove Springs | Clay | Rodent activity | |
| Thai Spice | Oakland Park | Broward | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Salsa Brava Mexican Grill | Naples | Collier | Roach activity | |
| China City | Clearwater | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Engine No.9 | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Websters Restaurant and Bar | Miami | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| Snappers Key Largo/turtle Club | Key Largo | Monroe | No handwashing | |
| Taqueria Charrito Loko | Margate | Broward | Roach activity | |
| La Creameria | Destin | Walton | Rodent activity | |
| Lola's | Jacksonville | Duval | Rodent activity | |
| No 1 Chinese Food | Altamonte Springs | Seminole | Roach activity | |
| Arbys 6273 | Port St. Lucie | St. Lucie | Rodent activity | |
| El Churrascaso Grill Tampa | Tampa | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| Honey's BBQ | Davenport | Polk | Roach activity | |
| Pueblo Viejo St Lucie West | Port St Lucie | St. Lucie | Roach activity | |
| Au Bon Gout Take Out Restaurant | Pompano Beach | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Stefanos Pizza & Pasta | Tampa | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| Sushi Sake | Fort Lauderdale | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Brasas Steakhouse Grill & Lounge | Naples | Collier | Roach activity | |
| Jj Gourmet | Sunrise | Broward | Roach activity | |
| No 1 China Buffet | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Thai Cuisine | Spring Hill | Hernando | Roach activity | |
| Tropical Smoothie Fl-62 | Bartow | Polk | Rodent activity | |
| China Star Restaurant | Port St Lucie | St. Lucie | Roach activity | |
| Cabo Blanco Restaurant | Oakland Park | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Delray Hideaway | Delray Beach | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| Downtown Pizza Grill | Oakland Park | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Flying Biscuit Cafe | Tallahassee | Leon | Roach activity | |
| Dona Julia's Restaurant | Lakeland | Polk | Roach activity | |
| Cafe Yerushalmi | Tallahassee | Leon | Rodent activity | |
| Pizzeria Bella Napoli | Panama City Beach | Bay | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Blu Diner of Jax | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Wingstop | Tampa | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| Brandon Crossroads Bowl | Tampa | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| Zaytoon Grill | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Eat My Way Miami | North Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Sab Cafe | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| El Cubano Sandwich Shop | Coral Springs | Broward | Roach & rodent activity | |
| China Tokyo | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Lindys Chicken #3 | Tallahassee | Leon | No restrooms | |
| Lago Mar Country Club Dining Room | Plantation | Broward | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| St Lucie Draft House | Pt St Lucie | St. Lucie | Roach activity | |
| New River Cafe LLC | Sunny Isles Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| China House | Miramar | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Saigonese Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine | Sunrise | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Back of the Road Sports Grill | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Los Reyes Del Sabor | Margate | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Thai Cuisine | Spring Hill | Hernando | Roach activity | |
| Hong Kong City | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Fat Stork | Davie | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Big Bang Pizzeria | North Lauderdale | Broward | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Crea Cafe at the Icon | Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity |
April 2018 92 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flex Sports Bar and Ultra Lounge | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Bree's Riverside Restaurant | Brooksville | Hernando | Rodent activity | |
| Carmine's 7th Avenue | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Charlie Faye's Depot | Avon Park | Highlands | Rodent activity | |
| Beg for More Sushi & Thai | Fort Lauderdale | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Parrot Key Caribbean Grill & Bar | Fort Myers Beach | Lee | Roach activity | |
| Priya's Roti Shop | Coral Springs | Broward | Roach activity | |
| El Pulgarcito Grill and Bar LLC | Orlando | Orange | No handwashing | |
| Shanghai 818 | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Sim Sim Restaurant | North Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Mariscos Los Pulpos Restaurant LLC | Orlando | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Derby Club 5 and 6 Floors | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Fry'n Wok | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Sun Garden Cafe | Sarasota | Sarasota | Roach activity | |
| Hooters of Pcb | Panama City Beach | Bay | Roach activity | |
| Dunkin Donuts# 83 | Miami | Miami-Dade | No restrooms | |
| Hot Sake Asian | Clearwater Beach | Pinellas | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Original Junie's Rest the | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Fuji Sushi | Jacksonville | Duval | Rodent activity | |
| Burger King | Casselberry | Seminole | Rodent activity | |
| Crazy Burrito Authentic Mexican Grill Vi | Hudson | Pasco | Roach activity | |
| S&r Dim Sum | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Bushido Sushi INC | Venice | Sarasota | Roach activity | |
| Delaire Country Club Property Owners' Association, INC. | Delray Beach | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Blended Family Foods Corp | Lauderhill | Broward | Roach activity | |
| China Lee | Orlando | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Red Lobster #0029 | Fort Lauderdale | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Vola of Indian Harbour LLC | Indian Harbour Beach | Brevard | Roach activity | |
| Colees Restaurant | Palatka | Putnam | Roach activity | |
| Red Lobster #6208 | Lakeland | Polk | Roach activity | |
| Taste of Pakistan | Pembrokepines | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Monroe's of Palm Beach | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| Silver Dollar Rv Resort Golf | Odessa | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| China Garden | Orlando | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Ken's B B Q East | Lake City | Columbia | Rodent activity | |
| Pura Vida Grill INC | Winter Park | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Flavor Bar Restaurant and Bakery LLC | Tamarac | Broward | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Moksha Indian Brasserie | Fort Lauderdale | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Roka Hula | Delray Beach | Palm Beach | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Beg for More Sushi & Thai | Fort Lauderdale | Broward | Roach activity | |
| No 1 Chinese Food | Altamonte Springs | Seminole | Roach activity | |
| El Churrascaso Grill Tampa | Tampa | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| King Garden | Summerfield | Marion | Roach activity | |
| Charlie Faye's Depot | Avon Park | Highlands | Rodent activity | |
| Priya's Roti Shop | Coral Springs | Broward | Roach activity | |
| First Coast Cookies | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Ny Ny Pizza | Tampa | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| Mariscos Los Pulpos Restaurant LLC | Orlando | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Arbys 6273 | Port St. Lucie | St. Lucie | Rodent activity | |
| Crazy Burrito Authentic Mexican Grill Vi | Hudson | Pasco | Roach activity | |
| China Star Restaurant | Port St Lucie | St. Lucie | Roach activity | |
| Pier 22 Restaurant | Bradenton | Manatee | Rodent activity | |
| Lampu Steakhouse & Sushi | Mount Dora | Lake | Roach activity | |
| Pa Los Chinos Restaurant Kissimmee LLC | Kissimmee | Osceola | Roach activity | |
| Cafe Frankie's | Boynton Beach | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| La Cocina Taqueria | Williston | Levy | Sewage leaks | |
| Orange Bowl Lanes/ Lucky's | Lakeland | Polk | Roach activity | |
| Cheer Donuts | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Saffron Indian Restaurant | Clermont | Lake | Roach activity | |
| Lantern Local Tavern | Lantana | Palm Beach | Roach activity |
May 2018 109 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wok N Roll Chinese Restaurant | Orlando | Orange | Rodent activity | |
| Dali's Lao Thai Cafe | Sanford | Seminole | Roach activity | |
| Bounxou Thai | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Panera Bread CafÉ # 4262 | Orlando | Orange | No water | |
| Memories of Peru II | Orlando | Orange | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Just Salad Store #131 | Orlando | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Grampa's Bagel Bakery & Deli | Dania Beach | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Ninja Thai Asian Fusion Restaurant | Port St. Lucie | St. Lucie | Roach activity | |
| Sacred Spice Tampa Bay | Clearwater | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Kareze Steakhouse | Delray Beach | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Sea Grill | North Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Marriott's Lakeshore Reserve | Orlando | Orange | Rodent activity | |
| Abc Chinese Restaurant | Deerfield Beach | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Suzi's Restaurant LLC | Largo | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Indulgence Southern Bistro | Jacksonville | Duval | Rodent activity | |
| Big Steins Deli | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Rens Sushi Japanese and Thai Cusine | Plantation | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Cinco De Mayo Mexican Restaurant and Bar | Tallahassee | Leon | Temperature violations (storage) | |
| Thai Kazumi & Sushi Bar | Indian Harbour Beach | Brevard | Roach activity | |
| El Ciclon Cafeteria | Opa-locka | Miami-Dade | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Valenti Restaurant | Venice | Sarasota | Rodent activity | |
| Mountain Comforts Coffee Cafe | Bradenton | Manatee | Roach activity | |
| Cs Kobe & Italian | Clearwater | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| La's Midway Saloon | Lake Alfred | Polk | Rodent activity | |
| Sportscasters | Largo | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Bonu Taverna | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Colony Golf & Country Club | Bonita Springs | Lee | Roach activity | |
| McDonalds Corporation | Port St Lucie | St. Lucie | Roof leaks | |
| Melbourne Seafood Station | Melbourne | Brevard | Rodent activity | |
| All Star Jerk INC | Lauderhill | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Miami Best Wings | North Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Memories of Peru II | Orlando | Orange | Rodent activity | |
| China Kitchen | Deltona | Volusia | Roach activity | |
| Bcm BBQ Seafood | Delray Beach | Palm Beach | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Manje Creole Restaurant | Orlando | Orange | Sewage leak/Roach activity | |
| Leo's French Toast House | Alva | Lee | Rodent activity | |
| Ouzts Too Oyster Bar & Grill | Crawfordville | Wakulla | Roach activity | |
| Better Taco | Virginia Gardens | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Sushi Feast Ayce | Ocala | Marion | Roach activity | |
| Pizza Tropical | Miami | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| Panera Bread Bakery 4733 | Plantation | Broward | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| New China | Ocala | Marion | Roach activity | |
| Burgers Smash & Fries | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| El Rey Tacos and Beer | Tallahassee | Leon | Rodent activity | |
| Chef Osman Restaurant | Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| China Lee | Orlando | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Ichiban Buffet | Orlando | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Taqueria El Jovenazo | North Lauderdale | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Dunkin Donuts | Coral Springs | Broward | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Bagel Rest & More | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| Steak N Shake | Sarasota | Sarasota | Roach activity | |
| Taqueria Huetamo | Delray Beach | Palm Beach | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Chow's Country Buffet | Titusville | Brevard | Roach activity | |
| Havana Bakery | Lehigh Acres | Lee | Sewage leaks |
June 2018 116 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subway 49159 INC | Miami | Miami-Dade | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Super Buffet St Pete | Saint Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Hardees | Jacksonville | Duval | Rodent activity | |
| Wine Bar on Palafox | Pensacola | Escambia | Roach activity | |
| Hunan Wok Chinese Restaurant | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Flashback Diner | Hallandale | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Latin American Grill | Pembroke Pines | Broward | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Hao Wah Chinese Restaurant | Pinellas Park | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Pinolandia 2 | Pembroke Pines | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Wok N Roll II INC | Ocala | Marion | Roach activity | |
| Original Junie's Rest the | Miami | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| Zaxby's | Tallahassee | Leon | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Denny's #7510 | Bradenton | Manatee | Roach activity | |
| May Fu Chinese Restaurant | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Thai Chilli Pepper Lutz | Lutz | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Dock (the) | Pensacola Bch | Escambia | Roach activity | |
| Beaches Bar & Grill Sunrise Cafe | Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| McDonald's 24278 | Miramar | Broward | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Rojas Pizza | Jacksonville | Duval | Rodent activity | |
| Poppy's Seafood & Hammerheads | Miramar | Walton | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Jb's on the Beach | Deerfield Beach | Broward | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Nellies Lumpia Fwb | Fort Walton Beach | Okaloosa | Roach activity | |
| Northdale Golf and Tennis Club | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Holiday Inn - Boca Raton North | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Cafe Barbosso | Sarasota | Sarasota | Roach activity | |
| Tropical Chinese Restaurant | Miami | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| La Carreta Restaurant | Miramar | Broward | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Shahi Ellie's Restaurant | Cooper City | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Yaad Spice Restaurant | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Grape Leaf Express | Tampa | Hillsborough | Sewage leaks | |
| China 1 | Bradenton | Manatee | Roach activity | |
| Sea Siam | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Hao Wah Chinese Restaurant | Pinellas Park | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Siam Thai | Bradenton | Manatee | Roach activity | |
| King House Tian Feng INC | Blountstown | Calhoun | Roach activity | |
| Bardmoor Golf & Tennis Club | Largo | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| McDonalds #23584 | Orlando | Orange | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Pho Cali | Melbourne | Brevard | Rodent activity | |
| Midtown Noodles and Grill | Tallahassee | Leon | Rodent activity | |
| Hunker Down Lounge Hideaway/category 5 | Cocoa Beach | Brevard | Rodent activity | |
| Los Leones | North Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Sewage leak/Roach activity | |
| Dixie Pig | Oakland Park | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Fritay Kreyol | North Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Gusto Italian Restaurant | Jacksonville Beach | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Thai Samurai | New Port Richey | Pasco | Roach activity | |
| China Wok 168 INC | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Church's Chicken #1109 | Opa-locka | Miami-Dade | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Yambo Restaurant | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Azul Tequila Mexican Restaurant | Ocala | Marion | No handwashing | |
| Northdale Golf and Tennis Club | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Rojas Pizza | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Nikki Pizza | Miami | Miami-Dade | No water | |
| Monster Pizza | Tampa | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| Island Palace | Lauderdale Lakes | Broward | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Crabbers | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Sharks Bar & Grill | Largo | Pinellas | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Holiday Inn - Boca Raton North | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Sushi Yee Take Out | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Stoner's Pizza Joint Palm Coast | Palm Coast | Flagler | Roach activity | |
| Red's Bar | Wilton Manors | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| China 1 | Sarasota | Sarasota | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Amici Italian Restaurant | Saint Augustine | St. Johns | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Just Salad Store #131 | Orlando | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Arbys 6273 | Port St. Lucie | St. Lucie | Rodent activity | |
| Hungry Howies 3050 | Ocoee | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Migi Sushi Asian Cafe | Bradenton | Manatee | Rodent activity | |
| Captains Tavern | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Checkers | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roof leaks | |
| Krua Thai in Down Town | Stuart | Martin | Sewage leaks | |
| Tedi's Old Tyme Ice Cream | St Augustine | St. Johns | No handwashing | |
| McDonalds #11677 | Odessa | Hillsborough | Roach activity |
July 2018 98 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Grill | Sarasota | Sarasota | Rodent activity | |
| Cross Creek | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Sandbar Seafood House & Deli | Panama City Beach | Bay | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Chennai Dosa | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Golden Wok | Spring Hill | Hernando | Roach activity | |
| Buffet City | St Petersburg | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #129 | Starke | Bradford | Sewage leaks | |
| Chuck E Cheese's 460 | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Bono's Pit Bar B Q | Jacksonville | Duval | Rodent activity | |
| Sushi & Pho | Bradenton | Manatee | Roach activity | |
| Bodegon 71 | Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Dominos Pizza | Sunny Isles | Miami-Dade | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Clawdaddys Raw Bar & Grill | Crystal River | Citrus | Roach activity | |
| Forge | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| La Cabana Restaurant | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Midtown & 3rd LLC | Tallahassee | Leon | Rodent activity | |
| Happy Buffet | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Burger King #06289 | Quincy | Gadsden | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Mr King | Crystal River | Citrus | Roach activity | |
| Hia Burger King | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| China First | Tallahassee | Leon | Rodent activity | |
| Cafe Nola | Defuniak Springs | Walton | Rodent activity | |
| Backwater | Melbourne | Brevard | Rodent activity | |
| Jersey Mike's Subs | Orlando | Orange | Sewage leaks | |
| L C's Fast Food Joint | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Aj's Chicken & Things | Quincy | Gadsden | Roach activity | |
| Thai Thai House | Melbourne | Brevard | Roach activity | |
| Rojas Pizza | Jacksonville | Duval | Rodent activity | |
| Zaxby's | Tallahassee | Leon | Roach activity | |
| Sushi Hana | Bradenton | Manatee | Roach activity | |
| Streeter Acclaimed Kitchen | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Mango Tangos Tropical Grill | Homosassa | Citrus | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| La Gran Parada Dominicana | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Indian Shores Coffee Company | Indian Shores | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| China 99 | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Sebring Hotel - Breakfast Kitchen | Sebring | Highlands | Rodent activity | |
| Ace's Restaurant | Milton | Santa Rosa | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Swampys Bar & Grille | Dunnellon | Marion | Rodent activity | |
| Church's Chicken #1109 | Opa-locka | Miami-Dade | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Intuition Ale Works | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Las Palmas Latin Grill | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| China Wok | Kissimmee | Osceola | Roach activity | |
| Tango on Ocean | Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Amc Theatres Coral Ridge 10 | Fort Lauderdale | Broward | Roach activity | |
| La Barra Del Taco | Pensacola | Escambia | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Zaxby's | Tallahassee | Leon | Roach activity | |
| Tarks of Dania Beach | Dania Beach | Broward | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Kua Lao | Lake Wales | Polk | Roach activity | |
| El Rinconcito Colombiano 3 | Lake Worth | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Olympia Cafe | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| El Rinconcito Paisa #4 | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Midtown Noodles Bar | Tallahassee | Leon | Roach activity | |
| Taco Al Carbon | Lake Worth | Palm Beach | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Church's Chicken #1101 | Opa-locka | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Pho Steak Bowl | Margate | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Baitong Thai & Sushi Restaurant | Saint Augustine | St. Johns | Roach activity |
August 2018 146 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delicias Restaurant | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Black Pearl Sushi Sake & Lounge | Ponte Vedra Beach | St. Johns | Sewage leaks | |
| Southern Long Gong Restaurant LLC | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Indeblue Indian Bistro | Crawfordville | Wakulla | Roach activity | |
| Kfc | Pinellas Park | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| China Buffet | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Caribbean Kitchen 305 | Miami Gardens | Miami-Dade | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Holiday Inn Miami-doral | Doral | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Hotel Tampa Riverwalk | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Wingstop 687 | North Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Fortune Dragon | Tamarac | Broward | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Skippers Cove Bar & Grill | Fort Pierce | St. Lucie | Rodent activity | |
| Cambridge Holdco LLC | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| El Indio Restaurant, INC | Melbourne | Brevard | Rodent activity | |
| Pollo Tropical #92 | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Gauging Kitchen & Bar | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Gari Maria Restaurant. | Miami | Miami-Dade | No handwashing | |
| Debra's Place | North Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Nueva San Salvador Doral | Miami | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| Yi-wong Chinese Rest | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Pizzeria Valdiano | Orlando | Orange | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Beefobradys | Spring Hill | Hernando | Roach activity | |
| Market Place #4 | Jacksonville | Duval | Rodent activity | |
| Nims Garden Chinese Restaurant | Milton | Santa Rosa | Rodent activity | |
| Pizzano's Pizza & Grinderz | Davenport | Polk | Rodent activity | |
| Salems Gyro & Subs | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Sunset Bar and Grill at Little Harbor | Ruskin | Hillsborough | Roach & rodent activity | |
| De Leon | Saint Augustine | St. Johns | No handwashing | |
| Connolly's Shore Grill | Saint Augustine | St. Johns | Roach activity | |
| Flippers Pizzeria #17 LLC | Orlando | Orange | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| La Mucca Ballerina | Sarasota | Sarasota | Temperature violations (storage) | |
| Sheraton Tampa East | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Duffy's Sports Grill | Plantation | Broward | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| China Chef | North Port | Sarasota | Roach activity | |
| Steamers of Naples | Naples | Collier | Rodent activity | |
| Providence Golf Club | Davenport | Polk | Rodent activity | |
| Pollo Tropical #112 | West Melbourne | Brevard | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Dog & Parrot | Seminole | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| McKenna's Place | Palm Springs | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Gordos Restaurant | Tallahassee | Leon | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Brandon’s | Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Taco Tequila Co | New Port Richey | Pasco | Rodent activity | |
| Kfc Y309216 | Orlando | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Osaka Sushi & Grill | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| China Star | Tamarac | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Cici's Pizza 580 | Orlando | Orange | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Aguila Sandwich Shop | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Lucky Strike Lanes | Ft Walton Bch | Okaloosa | Sewage leaks | |
| Ceviche Inka Pisco Bar & Restaurant | North Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| O'quigley's Seafood Steamer & Oyster Sports Bar | Destin | Okaloosa | Roach activity | |
| Kfc | Lakeland | Polk | Roach activity | |
| Jamaican Jerk Kitchen | Lakeland | Polk | Roach & rodent activity | |
| 3 Coins Diner | Tampa | Hillsborough | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Luka Restaurant | Plantation | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Pacifico | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| Great Harvest Bread Company | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Hook's Fish and Chicken 2 | North Lauderdale | Broward | No water | |
| Maxi Arepa | Miramar | Broward | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen-1st Floor | Orlando | Orange | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Skippers Cove Bar & Grill | Fort Pierce | St. Lucie | Rodent activity | |
| Sushi & Pho | Bradenton | Manatee | Roach activity | |
| Northdale Golf and Tennis Club | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Kennys Korner One | Redington Shores | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Grand Cafe | Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Subway 25830 | Merritt Island | Brevard | No restrooms | |
| Blaze Pizza | Fort Lauderdale | Broward | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| La Catrina Mexican Restaurant | Cocoa Beach | Brevard | Rodent activity | |
| Pepes Cantina | Debary | Volusia | Roach activity | |
| Ay Jalisco III | Sebastian | Indian River | Roach activity | |
| Pia's | Gulf Port | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Fritay Kreyol | North Miami | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| Hungry Crab | Orlando | Orange | Roach activity | |
| El Pub Restaurant | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Pasadena Yacht & Country Club Dining | Gulfport | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Casa Dora Italian Cafe | Jacksonville | Duval | Rodent activity | |
| Checkers #183 | Lakeland | Polk | Sewage leaks | |
| Blaze Pizza | Davie | Broward | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Burger King | Casselberry | Seminole | Sewage leaks | |
| Joe's New York Diner LLC | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Jojo's Ny Style Pizza Lake Worth | Lake Worth | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| Taqueria Guerrero | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Costa Sur Cuban Cafe | Pompano Beach | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Splash City Adventures | Pensacola | Escambia | Rodent activity | |
| Smoked BBQ | Key West | Monroe | No restrooms |
September 2018 124 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Charlie LLC | Panama City Beach | Bay | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Moshi Moshi | Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Sichuan Fish Restaurant Sichuan Cuisine | North Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Restaurant at Croydon / the Tavern | Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Cherry Pocket Steak N Seafood Shak | Lake Wales | Polk | Roach activity | |
| Chirico Fast Food | Orlando | Orange | Rodent activity | |
| Squid Lips Waterfront | Melbourne | Brevard | Rodent activity | |
| Rojas Pizza | Jacksonville | Duval | Rodent activity | |
| Winesett House | Punta Gorda | Charlotte | Rodent activity | |
| Chili's Winter Haven Fla #409 | Winter Haven | Polk | Roach activity | |
| Bagel Cove Restaurant and Deli | Aventura | Miami-Dade | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Taco Ardiente | Naples | Collier | Roach activity | |
| Astro Skating Center of Orlando | Orlando | Orange | Flies | |
| China Taste | Brooksville | Hernando | Roach activity | |
| Pollo Tropical #56 | Miramar | Broward | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Taco Island Mexican Restaurant | Sunny Isles Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| China Tasty | Live Oak | Suwannee | Roach activity | |
| Royal Sushi Grill and Thai | Edgewater | Volusia | Roach activity | |
| La Caravane Take Out Restaurant | Pompano Beach | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Namaste India | North Miami | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| Eastwood 77 | Fort Myers | Lee | Rodent activity | |
| Waffle House #1310 | Key Largo | Monroe | Flies | |
| Peppo | North Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Caribbean Kitchen 305 | Miami Gardens | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Asian Pinoy | North Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Plantation Resort on Crystal River | Crystal River | Citrus | Roach activity | |
| Serving Spoon | Sarasota | Sarasota | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Monster Pizza | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Blu Diner of Jax | Jacksonville | Duval | Rodent activity | |
| Beef 'o' Brady's Palma Ceia | Tampa | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| Pho Me! | Tallahassee | Leon | Roach activity | |
| China Buffet | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Dunkin Donuts #34 | North Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Flies | |
| Leternel Est Grand Resto | Deerfield Beach | Broward | Flies | |
| Delicias Restaurant | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Mr Fish Perubian Kitchen and Market | Margate | Broward | Roach activity | |
| S&r Dim Sum | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| McDonald's | Cottondale | Jackson | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Ice House Pub | Punta Gorda | Charlotte | Roach activity | |
| Hot Off De Grill | Pembroke Pines | Broward | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Sushi Zento and Grill | Saint Augustine Beac | St. Johns | Roach activity | |
| Mama Romanos | Kissimmee | Osceola | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Wingstop 687 | North Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Checkers 6316 | Winter Garden | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Cross Creek | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Three Birds Tavern | St Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Palm River Cafe | Tampa | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| Twistee Treat Tampa LLC | Brooksville | Hernando | Roach activity | |
| Northgate Diner | Ocala | Marion | Rodent activity | |
| Mario's Restaurant | Mary Esther | Okaloosa | Rodent activity | |
| Don Pancho Tacos and Cerveza LLC | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| China 1 | Cross City | Dixie | Roach activity | |
| Cold Stone Creamery/planet Smoothie | Naples | Collier | Roach activity | |
| Red Mesa Mercado | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Kahwa Hookah Lounge | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Schalamar Creek Caddy Shack Restaurant | Lakeland | Polk | Rodent activity | |
| McDonald's Restaurant | Bartow | Polk | Roach activity | |
| Boteco Do Manolo | North Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Berries Coconut Grove | Coconut Grove | Miami-Dade | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Saki Endless Sushi and Hibachi Restaurant | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Bagel Cove Restaurant and Deli | Aventura | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| Labadie Cherie LLC | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Sewage leaks | |
| Cafe Yerushalmi | Tallahassee | Leon | Rodent activity | |
| Aunt Kate's | Saint Augustine | St. Johns | Roach activity | |
| Bocao Bakery and Restaurant | Clearwater | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Fm Pizza Oven | Melbourne | Brevard | Roach activity | |
| Ceviche Inka Pisco Bar & Restaurant | North Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Outback Steakhouse | Key West | Monroe | Roach activity | |
| Duck Pub | Okeechobee | Glades | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Thai Cuisine | Spring Hill | Hernando | Roach activity | |
| Swampys Bar & Grille | Dunnellon | Marion | Rodent activity | |
| Sushi Sake Coral Springs | Coral Springs | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| McDonalds #7542 | Marianna | Jackson | Sewage leaks | |
| Noula | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Buffet City | St Petersburg | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Tsunami Sushi and Hibachi Grill | Brandon | Hillsborough | Roach activity |
October 2018 108 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowlero Tamarac | Tamarac | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Ayiti Breeze Bar & Grill | Orlando | Orange | Rodent activity | |
| Molly Malone's Irish Pub | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Pizzeria Bella Napoli | Panama City Beach | Bay | Rodent activity | |
| Hot Wok Kitchen INC | Gainesville | Alachua | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Miami Best Wings | North Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Doe Does Diner | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Subway Sandwiches & Salads | Starke | Bradford | Sewage leaks | |
| Daily Creative Food Co | Miami | Miami-Dade | Flies | |
| Buffet City | St Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Thrive Cocktail Lounge and Eatery | Orlando | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Saffron Indian Restaurant | Clermont | Lake | Roach activity | |
| Captain Hiram's | Sebastian | Indian River | Roach activity | |
| Denny's #8566 | Midway | Gadsden | Sewage leaks | |
| China Kitchen | Groveland | Lake | Roach activity | |
| Good Taste Caribbean Restaurant | Homestead | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Blue Anchor | Delray Beach | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| Zaxbys | Palm Coast | Flagler | Rodent activity | |
| Redhead South Beach | Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Flies | |
| Beachside Pizza | New Smyrna Beach | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Cantina Louie | Melbourne | Brevard | Temperature violations (storage) | |
| Smokin Joes BBQ | Bowling Green | Hardee | Roach activity | |
| Jerseys Sports Cafe | North Fort Myers | Lee | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Bayou Cafe | Tarpon Springs | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Crazee Marios | Lake Worth | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Villa 1565 | St. Augustine | St. Johns | Rodent activity | |
| Hoot Owl Farm House | Palatka | Putnam | Roach activity | |
| Pineda Inn Bar & Grill | Rockledge | Brevard | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Grille | New Smyrna Beach | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Subway | Port St Lucie | St. Lucie | Roach activity | |
| Grand China | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Fire Hot Pot & BBQ | Lakeland | Polk | Roach activity | |
| America's Best Value Inn and Suites | West Melbourne | Brevard | Roach activity | |
| Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers | Ocala | Marion | Roach activity | |
| Paris Banh Mi Kissimmee | Kissimmee | Osceola | Roach activity | |
| Choppers Bar and Grill | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Mission BBQ | Ft Lauderdale | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Four Palates Gelato & Bakery | Clermont | Lake | Roach activity | |
| Italian Pizzeria and Restaurant | Lake City | Columbia | Rodent activity | |
| Saffron Indian Restaurant | Clermont | Lake | Roach activity | |
| Brenda's Mexican Restaurant | Immokalee | Collier | Rodent activity | |
| Manje Creole Restaurant | Orlando | Orange | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Golden Corral | Spring Hill | Hernando | Roach activity | |
| Cafe Vert | Surfside | Miami-Dade | No restrooms | |
| Plantation Resort on Crystal River | Crystal River | Citrus | Roach activity | |
| Three Sisters One Table | Trenton | Gilchrist | Roach activity | |
| La Criollita Cafeteria | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Ocean 5 Cafe | Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Flies | |
| Iguana Mia of Ft Myers | Fort Myers | Lee | Roach activity | |
| Orchid Thai Cuisine Lake Mary | Lake Mary | Seminole | Roach activity | |
| Leternel Est Grand Resto | Deerfield Beach | Broward | Flies | |
| Mel's Way Bistro & Bar | Lake Worth | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Nguyen's Kitchen and Sushi Bar | Fort Myers | Lee | Rodent activity | |
| Jamaica Jamaica Island Cuisine | Tampa | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| Gili's Kitchen | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Derusso's Pizzeria | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Twistee Treat Tampa LLC | Brooksville | Hernando | Roach activity | |
| America's Best Value Inn and Suites | West Melbourne | Brevard | Roach activity | |
| Fruteria Latin Proud | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | Flies |
November 2018 64 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray & Ann Singleton's Seafood Shack | Atlantic Beach | Duval | Rodent activity | |
| Frescos Waterfront Bistro | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Sewage leaks | |
| La Rampa Restaurant | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| Jumbo Sushi | Windermere | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Shalamas Rotishop | Margate | Broward | Sewage leak/Roach activity | |
| Kendall Kafe | Tamarac | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Senor Taco Cantina | Pinellas Park | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Siren's Spoon, LLC | Spring Hill | Hernando | Roach activity | |
| Sabor Y Sazon Peruano | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| Bagel Tree Restaurant | Delray Beach | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| China Wok | Keystone Heights | Clay | Flies | |
| Mango Tangos Tropical Grill | Homosassa | Citrus | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Oscar's Family Restaurant | Sebring | Highlands | Roach & rodent activity | |
| One Lounge | Orlando | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Buffalo Wild Wings | Bonita Springs | Lee | Rodent activity | |
| Hong Kong City BBQ | Tamarac | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Ardea Country Club Upstairs | Oldsmar | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice | Melbourne | Brevard | Flies | |
| Pollo Tropical #217 | Tampa | Hillsborough | Sewage leaks | |
| Burger King | Saint Augustine | St. Johns | Rodent activity | |
| Mediterranean Spot | Orlando | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| McDonald's | Tampa | Hillsborough | Flies | |
| Wolsen CafÉ | Sunny Isles | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Dunkin Donuts # 2273 | Tampa | Hillsborough | Flies | |
| Dragon Wok & Roll | Panama City Beach | Bay | Roach activity | |
| Senor Taco Cantina | Pinellas Park | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Lazy Lizard | Hernando Beach | Hernando | Roach activity | |
| Zoe’s Beachside Grill | Pompano Beach | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Friar Tuck | Clermont | Lake | Flies | |
| La Giraldilla Hanley | Tampa | Hillsborough | Sewage leak/rodent activity | |
| Mo's Family Restaurant | Lake Panasoffkee | Sumter | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Los Perros | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Ale Pie House | Jacksonville | Duval | Rodent activity | |
| Beachside Pizza | New Smyrna Beach | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Pizza Station | Miami | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| Pollo Tropical #50 | Royal Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Eat My Way Miami | North Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Original Ranch House | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Holiday Inn | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Unsanitary Conditions | |
| Coconut Charlie's Grill | St.pete Beach | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Booby Trap on the River | Miami | Miami-Dade | Flies | |
| Juliette's | Indialantic | Brevard | Rodent activity |
December 2018 79 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portobella | Boynton Beach | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| Manila Eats | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Dairy Queen Grill & Chill | Marianna | Jackson | Roach activity | |
| Serious Sanji | Boynton Beach | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| Tikka Masalaa | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Niko's Grill | Hudson | Pasco | Roach activity | |
| Britt's Bar & Grill | Treasure Island | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Church's Chicken | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Peking Palace | Belle Glade | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Chicken House #2 | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Broadway, New York, Pizza, and Seafood | Orlando | Orange | Rodent activity | |
| Sawa | Coral Gables | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Breakfast Shack | Boynton Beach | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Darrell's Diner 14 | Ocala | Marion | Rodent activity | |
| Taqueria Latinos | Pensacola | Escambia | Roach activity | |
| Pho Kien Giang | Pinellas Park | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Ez Grill | Jacksonville | Duval | Rodent activity | |
| Asian House | South Pasadena | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| La Teresita | Pinellas Park | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| El Portal Restaurante | Deerfield Beach | Broward | Roach activity | |
| O'bricks Irish Pub | Bradenton | Manatee | Rodent activity | |
| Mirador Restaurant | Miami Spgs | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Ganges Restaurant & Bar | Sarasota | Sarasota | Rodent activity | |
| Arby's #8298 | Ocala | Marion | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Charm City Burger Co | Deerfield Beach | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Chipotle Mexican Grill #881 | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Flies | |
| Steak 'n Shake | Tampa | Hillsborough | Flies | |
| Dairy Queen Grill & Chill | Marianna | Jackson | Roach activity | |
| Dragon Teahouse | Oakland Park | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Asian Gourmet | Melbourne | Brevard | Rodent activity | |
| Golden Hills Golf and Country Club | Ocala | Marion | Roach activity | |
| Sammy Barker's | Pensacola | Escambia | Roach activity | |
| La Costa Restaurant | Fort Lauderdale | Broward | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Akina | Clermont | Lake | Roach activity | |
| Delta Hotels by Marriott Jacksonville Deerwood | Jacksonville | Duval | Flies | |
| Kings Ridge Golf Club | Clermont | Lake | Rodent activity | |
| Loop Pizza Grill | Ponte Vedra | St. Johns | Sewage leaks | |
| Steph's Southern Restaurant | Dade City | Pasco | Roach activity | |
| Sweet's Sensational Cuisine | Delray Beach | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| Lazy Flamingo | Sanibel | Lee | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Sara's Diner | Crystal River | Citrus | Roach activity | |
| Burger King #1618 | Milton | Santa Rosa | Sewage leaks | |
| Burger and Pancake House | Palmetto | Manatee | Rodent activity | |
| Array Eatery | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| International House of Pancakes 36-169 | Spring Hill | Hernando | Roach activity | |
| China Wok | Saint Augustine | St. Johns | No restrooms | |
| Corleone's Famous New York Pizza and Gyros | Daytona Beach | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Buffalo Wild Wings | Bonita Springs | Lee | Rodent activity | |
| Casa Maiz Restaurant | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | Flies | |
| Pierogi Grill & Steakhouse | Clearwater | Pinellas | Roach activity |
2018 vs 2017 — Year-Over-Year Comparison
2018 saw 303 more emergency closures than 2017 (+32.7%). 2017 archive →
2018 Florida Restaurant Closures: FAQ
- How many Florida restaurants were closed in 2018?
- DBPR health inspectors ordered 1,231 emergency restaurant closures in 2018, affecting 649 unique food service establishments. That compares to 928 closures in 2017.
- What was the most common closure reason in 2018?
- "Roach activity" was the most frequently cited cause of emergency closures in 2018, consistent with the statewide pattern of pest-related shutdowns being the leading enforcement trigger.
- Which county had the most restaurant closures in 2018?
- Miami-Dade County recorded the highest number of emergency closures in 2018 among Florida's 67 counties.
- Can I look up a specific restaurant closure from 2018?
- Yes. Every closure in this archive links to the facility's full inspection profile page, which shows the closure date, reason, and complete inspection history.