2020 Florida Restaurant Emergency Closures
In 2020, Florida DBPR health inspectors ordered 881 emergency restaurant closures — -26.7% vs. 1,202 in 2019. 490 unique food service establishments were shut down. Broward County had the highest closure volume. Dunkin led chain closures. Roach activity was the leading cause of closure in 2020.
Source: Florida DBPR emergency closure records. Data reflects all closures ordered January 1 – December 31, 2020.
Top 10 Chains by Closures — 2020
| Chain | Closures 2020 |
|---|---|
| Dunkin | 8 |
| Subway | 7 |
| Checkers | 5 |
| Burger King | 4 |
| McDonalds | 4 |
| Wendys | 3 |
| Taco Bell | 3 |
| Golden Corral | 2 |
| Dominos | 2 |
| Pollo Campero | 2 |
Top 10 Counties — 2020
| County | Closures |
|---|---|
| Broward County | 76 |
| Pinellas County | 76 |
| Palm Beach County | 53 |
| Hillsborough County | 50 |
| Miami-Dade County | 42 |
| Duval County | 25 |
| Volusia County | 23 |
| Orange County | 17 |
| Alachua County | 15 |
| Pasco County | 15 |
Top 10 Cities by Closures — 2020
| City | Closures |
|---|---|
| Tampa | 37 |
| Jacksonville | 24 |
| Miami | 23 |
| Boca Raton | 20 |
| Clearwater | 17 |
| St. Petersburg | 17 |
| West Palm Beach | 16 |
| Orlando | 16 |
| Gainesville | 11 |
| Pompano Beach | 11 |
2020 Closures by Reason
| Reason | Closures | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Roach activity | 299 | 33.9% |
| Rodent activity | 268 | 30.4% |
| Flies | 83 | 9.4% |
| Roach & rodent activity | 82 | 9.3% |
| Unlicensed Activity | 49 | 5.6% |
| Sewage leaks | 41 | 4.7% |
| No water | 33 | 3.7% |
| No restrooms | 6 | 0.7% |
2020 Closures by Month
January 2020 97 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt Springhill | Spring Hill | Hernando | Rodent activity | |
| Broadway, New York, Pizza, and Seafood | Orlando | Orange | Rodent activity | |
| Philly Grill | Delray Beach | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Eats & Sweets by Micheal LLC | Orange City | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Garnet Inn & Suites | Orlando | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Thelimon Calix | Lake Worth | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Britt's Bar & Grill | Treasure Island | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Cedar River Seafood of Crystal River | Crystal River | Citrus | Rodent activity | |
| Mitmita Ethiopian Restaurant | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Royal Palms | Largo | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Golden Corral of Palm Bay | Palm Bay | Brevard | Flies | |
| Malio's Beach House | St Pete Beach | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Very Crepe | Sunny Isles Beach | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| Chatterbox Cafe | Zephyrhills | Pasco | Rodent activity | |
| El Tropico Cuban Cuisine | North Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| Bagel Twins | Delray Beach | Palm Beach | Flies | |
| China One Express | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Roach & rodent activity | |
| J & C Crab | Jacksonville | Duval | Rodent activity | |
| Garden Gyro’s | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| El Portal Maya Restaurant | Hollywood | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Original Egg | Sarasota | Sarasota | Flies | |
| Beachside Pizza | New Smyrna Beach | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Taqueria Emanuel | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Habana Cafe | Gulfport | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Havana Kiss Cuban Cafe/restaurant | Kissimmee | Osceola | Roach activity | |
| Masa Asian Bistro and Bar | Weeli Wachee | Hernando | Roach activity | |
| Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant | Sunrise | Broward | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Einstein Bros Bagel #777 | Fort Lauderdale | Broward | Flies | |
| Titie Restaurant & Lounge | Fort Lauderdale | Broward | Sewage leaks | |
| Burger King #5923 | Brandon | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Flies | |
| Chill Restaurant | St. Pete Beach | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Phillippi Creek Villag Oys Bar | Sarasota | Sarasota | Roach activity | |
| Taco Miendo St Pete | St Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Emperors Gentlemen's Club | Jacksonville | Duval | Sewage leaks | |
| Pho Eva | Fort Walton Beach | Okaloosa | Rodent activity | |
| Jelly Fish Bar | Pensacola | Escambia | Rodent activity | |
| Taqueria Michoacana | Margate | Broward | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Il Pizzaiolo | Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Anthonys Pizza | Mt Dora | Lake | Roach activity | |
| Bowlero Gulf Gate | Sarasota | Sarasota | Rodent activity | |
| Sushi Sake West Boca LLC | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Flies | |
| Norton's Southside Sports Bar | Clearwater | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| El Tarasco Mexican Restaurant | Lehigh Acres | Lee | Flies | |
| Caridad Pica Pollo | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center | Gainesville | Alachua | Roach activity | |
| Cypress Knoll Golf & Country Club | Palm Coast | Flagler | Rodent activity | |
| Asian Buffet & Grill | Sunrise | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Homewood Suites | Tampa | Hillsborough | Flies | |
| Mango Tangos Tropical Grill | Homosassa | Citrus | Rodent activity | |
| Sabiensa Restaurant LLC | Orlando | Orange | Sewage leaks | |
| Dancing Avocado Kitchen | Daytona Beach | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Rendezvous Wine & Food Bar | St Augustine | St. Johns | Rodent activity |
February 2020 104 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jj's Diner | Miami Springs | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| Don Pan | Miami | Miami-Dade | Flies | |
| China Buffet | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| King Buffet of Pensacola LLC | Pensacola | Escambia | Rodent activity | |
| Duffys Steak and Lobster House | Key West | Monroe | Roach activity | |
| Herschel's Scratch Kitchen | New Port Richey | Pasco | Roach activity | |
| Salty Dog Saloon | Gainesville | Alachua | Rodent activity | |
| Sofra Mediterranean Cuisine | Lake Worth | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| Smith's American Tavern | Lakeland | Polk | Roach activity | |
| Los Mariachis Bar and Grill LLC | Port Charlotte | Charlotte | Flies | |
| Hooters Restaurant | Pensacola Beach | Escambia | Rodent activity | |
| Japan Inn | Plantation | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Ichiban Buffet | Orlando | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Pho 813 LLC | Tampa | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| Raccoon Coffee | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Los Panchos Tamales Y Tacos | Pensacola | Escambia | Rodent activity | |
| Uncle Willies Southern Bistro | Jacksonville | Duval | Rodent activity | |
| Waldo's Chicken & Beer | Pensacola | Escambia | Roach activity | |
| Pioneer Restaurant | Zolfo Springs | Hardee | Rodent activity | |
| House of Pho | Pensacola | Escambia | Rodent activity | |
| South Seas Island Resort - Red Fish Grill | Captiva | Lee | Rodent activity | |
| Punta Cana Restaurant | Hollywood | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Tango's Ormond Beach | Ormond Beach | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Kung Food | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Tatum Ridge Golf Links | Sarasota | Sarasota | Rodent activity | |
| China Buffet | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Hole in the Wall Seafood and Raw Bar | Apalachicola | Franklin | Roach activity | |
| Porkie's of Deland BBQ | Deland | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| McDonald's 8075 | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Giovanni's Pizzeria | Daytona Beach | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Sunrise Caribbean Gourmet Restaurant | Jacksonville | Duval | Rodent activity | |
| Los Tanitos INC | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Hoots Restaurant | Naples | Collier | Roach activity | |
| McDonald's #2152 | Ruskin | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| Dairy Joy | Tampa | Hillsborough | No handwashing | |
| Famous Sandwiches and Subs | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Crabby Bills St Pete Beach | St Pete Bch | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Mad Chicken Pompano | Pompano Beach | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Midtown & 3rd LLC | Tallahassee | Leon | Rodent activity | |
| Golden Corral | Boynton Beach | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Xian Noodle Place | Pensacola | Escambia | Roach activity | |
| La Brasa Hillsboro Lyons | Coconut Creek | Broward | Flies | |
| Ju Fu Lou INC | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Thee Citys Grill | Naples | Collier | Rodent activity | |
| Sunshine One Hospitality Corp | Miami | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| Peking Palace | Belle Glade | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| View | Panama City Beach | Bay | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Habanero's Cocina Mexicana | Orlando | Orange | Rodent activity | |
| Rodeo Diner | Kissimmee | Osceola | Rodent activity | |
| Alicena Key Restaurant | North Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Patches Restaurant | Venice | Sarasota | Rodent activity | |
| Cornerstone Pizza | Bradenton | Manatee | Rodent activity | |
| Grille Room | Boynton Beach | Palm Beach | Flies | |
| Lq Restaurant on Main | Sarasota | Sarasota | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Cortez Kitchen | Cortez | Manatee | Rodent activity | |
| Clawdaddys Raw Bar & Grill | Crystal River | Citrus | Roach activity | |
| New Smyrna Lanes | New Smyrna Beach | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Da Kine Hawaiian Poke | New Smyrna Beach | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Dunkin Donuts/baskin Robbins | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity |
March 2020 79 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tres Amigos Cantina | Brandon | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Porkie's of Deland BBQ | Deland | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Dunkin Donuts | Bradenton | Manatee | Roach activity | |
| El Portal Maya Restaurant | Hollywood | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Hurricane Oyster Bar and Grill | Santa Rosa Beach | Walton | Roach activity | |
| Vino's Pizza & Grill | Jacksonville | Duval | Rodent activity | |
| Siri's Gourmet Burgers & Pizza | Gulf Port | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Martha's Place | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Checkers 3264 | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Oma Pizza | Bradenton Bch | Manatee | Flies | |
| Caridad Pica Pollo | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Restaurante La Hacienda & Bakery Corp | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Zios Ny Bagel & Deli Co | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Roasting Buddies | Pembroke Pines | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Buona Ristorante | St.pete Beach | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Campanellas Pizzeria | Pinellas Park | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Texas De Brazil | Sunrise | Broward | Flies | |
| Lowkeys Hookah Lounge and Eats | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Los Avina Mexican Restaurant | Archer | Alachua | Rodent activity | |
| Taco House | Pensacola | Escambia | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Atlantic Pho | Margate | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Esquina Cubana | Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Pino Gelato at the Beach | Fort Walton Beach | Okaloosa | Rodent activity | |
| Bombay Cafe | Oakland Park | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Little Italy Italian Restaurant | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| Sushi Yama | Wellington | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Mango Tangos Tropical Grill | Homosassa | Citrus | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Kopper Kitchen | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Mexico 1810 | Miami | Miami-Dade | Sewage leaks | |
| Family Restaurant | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Pioneer Restaurant | Zolfo Springs | Hardee | Rodent activity | |
| Buffalo Wild Wings | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Flies | |
| Nori Tori Sushi Buffet | Pembroke Pines | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Chef King | Pensacola | Escambia | Roach activity | |
| Mom's OG | Gainesville | Alachua | Roach activity | |
| Nueva Cantina | Palm Harbor | Pinellas | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Tiki Bar Lighthouse | Fort Myers Beach | Lee | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Cafe on St Armands | Sarasota | Sarasota | Rodent activity | |
| Doe Does Diner | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Tejas De Honduras | Cutler Bay | Miami-Dade | Sewage leaks | |
| Rinconcito BBQ Latino | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | Flies | |
| Stormrunners Tavern | Gulfport | Pinellas | Flies |
April 2020 16 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway to India | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| La Leonesa Fritanga 2 | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Randevou Caribbean Bar and Grill II | Orange Park | Clay | Roach activity | |
| Ristorante Santucci | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Sunset Super Sub | Clearwater | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Affendi Grill | Pompano Beach | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Nico's Brothers Pizzeria | Miami | Miami-Dade | No handwashing | |
| Mrg (2008-e) Boca Raton LLC | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| 5th Element Indian Grill | Pompano Beach | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Latin Bohemia Grill | Pompano Beach | Broward | Roach activity | |
| China Lee | Orlando | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Cedars Grill | St.petersburg | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Baymont Inn | Daytona Beach | Volusia | Rodent activity |
May 2020 44 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louie's Cheesesteaks and Pizza | St Augustine | St. Johns | Rodent activity | |
| Griot Caribbean Plus LLC | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Mikes Pizzeria | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Marco Island Brewery | Marco Island | Collier | Rodent activity | |
| Kamiya 86 | Ponte Vedra Beach | St. Johns | Sewage leaks | |
| Ikigai Sushi Take Out | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Huarache Azteca 3 | Clearwater | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Chilis #126 | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Miami Grill | Dania Beach | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Blue Ginger Seafood Steakhouse | Miramar | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Fantasy Island | Winter Haven | Polk | No water | |
| Crazy Girls | Largo | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Siri's Gourmet Burgers & Pizza | Gulf Port | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Mughal | Pembroke Pines | Broward | Sewage leaks | |
| O'maddys Bar & Grille | Gulfport | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Oaks at Boca Raton Poa INC | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Stormrunners Tavern | Gulfport | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Ichiddo Ramen | Vero Beach | Indian River | Rodent activity | |
| Pickle and Pub Restaurant INC | Fort Myers | Lee | Rodent activity | |
| Grio Express | Fort Lauderdale | Broward | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Hive Waterfront Restaurant | Lantana | Palm Beach | Roach & rodent activity | |
| China Wok | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Nueva Cantina | Palm Harbor | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Dominos Pizza | North Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Arbys 8756 | Spring Hill | Hernando | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Volcano Sushi House | Jacksonville | Duval | Flies | |
| Venise Caribean Cuisine | Margate | Broward | Roach activity |
June 2020 55 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Xpress | Fort Myers | Lee | Roach activity | |
| Le's Baguette | Pinellas Park | Pinellas | Flies | |
| Plantation Resort on Crystal River | Crystal River | Citrus | Roach activity | |
| Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy | Lakeland | Polk | Flies | |
| Peggys Country Kitchen | Edgewater | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Tavern at Bayboro | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Villagio at Boca | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Flies | |
| Mon Desir Restaurant | Lauderdale Lakes | Broward | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Lanna Thai and Sushi | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Anthonys Pizza | Mt Dora | Lake | Roach activity | |
| Basil Leaf LLC | St.pete Beach | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| China House | Hawthorne | Alachua | Rodent activity | |
| Subway 36941 | Pace | Santa Rosa | Roach activity | |
| Urban Grounds | Tarpon Springs | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Pura Vida Miami Shores LLC | Miami Shores | Miami-Dade | Flies | |
| Red, White and Booze | St Pete Beach | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Jungle Prada Tavern | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Checkers #3267 | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Laredo Mexican Restaurant of Keystone | Keystone Heights | Clay | Rodent activity | |
| Pattaya Thai Restaurant | Clearwater | Pinellas | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Checkers 5723 | Miami | Miami-Dade | Flies | |
| Reefers Social Club | Clearwater Beacgh | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| 9 Bangkok Thai Restaurant INC | St Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Sharkeys Bar and Grill | Coral Springs | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Dutch Pot Jamaican Restaurant | Sunrise | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Dixie Fried Chicken | Belle Glade | Palm Beach | Flies | |
| Brunch House | Ocala | Marion | Roach activity | |
| Papa's Kitchen + Cocktails | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Mr Roboto Tokyo Grill Mahan LLC | Tallahassee | Leon | Roach activity |
July 2020 74 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown & 3rd LLC | Tallahassee | Leon | Roach activity | |
| Chopstix | Bradenton | Manatee | Rodent activity | |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice | Dania Beach | Broward | Flies | |
| Subway #24455 | Wilton Manors | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Pia's #2 | Gulfport | Pinellas | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Poc Buffet & Grill | Weston | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Malakor Thai Cafe | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| Tall Boy | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Flies | |
| Peck's Old Port Cove | Crystal River | Citrus | Roach activity | |
| Pub Americana | Cocoa | Brevard | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Waterfront Social | Crystal River | Citrus | Rodent activity | |
| Waffle House #2226 | Miami Gardens | Miami-Dade | Flies | |
| Pinolandia - Fritanga & Tortilleria | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Flies | |
| Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins | Clearwater | Pinellas | Flies | |
| New Orleans Cajun Seafood | Orlando | Orange | Insufficient food cold holding | |
| Good Taste | Tampa | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| Sushi Kampai Japanese Restaurant | Riverview | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Burger King #18285 | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Wingnow | Clearwater | Pinellas | No water | |
| Casa Marin Cocina Mexicana | Plantation | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Saigon Bowl | Clearwater | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Pollo Campero | Pompano Beach | Broward | Flies | |
| Black Eyed Pea | Dade City | Pasco | Rodent activity | |
| Dairy Queen | Plant City | Hillsborough | No handwashing | |
| Island Palace | Lauderdale Lakes | Broward | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Burger King #11951 | Cocoa | Brevard | Sewage leaks | |
| Outback Steakhouse | Davie | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Wiley's Pizzeria and Grill | Mary Esther | Okaloosa | Rodent activity | |
| Manje Creole Restaurant | Orlando | Orange | Sewage leaks | |
| Dominos Pizza | North Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Alejandro's Restaurant | Brooksville | Hernando | Rodent activity | |
| Manje Creole Restaurant | Orlando | Orange | No water | |
| Fins Japanese Sushi & Grill | Panama City | Bay | Roach activity | |
| La Perrada Colombiana | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Guanabo Coffee Shop | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Presto Pizza & Deli | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Taco Joint INC. | Hollywood | Broward | Roach activity | |
| D ‘ Pura Cepa | Orlando | Orange | Rodent activity | |
| Smackin J's Deli & Grill | Pompano Beach | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Chicos Restaurant | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| 3 Coins Diner | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Dragon Teahouse | Oakland Park | Broward | Flies | |
| Villa Rosano | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Hunan Wok | Hollywood | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Honey Bunny Bistro | Clearwater | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Mexican Grill and Catina Don Patron | Yulee | Nassau | Rodent activity | |
| Boulevard Burgers & Tap House | St.pete Beach | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Walters Coffee Shop by Sergio | Palmetto Bay | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Hibachi Express | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity |
August 2020 83 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Orchid | Kenneth City | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Red Fish Taco | Santa Rosa Beach | Walton | No water | |
| Urban Grounds | Tarpon Springs | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Hot Off De Grill | Pembroke Pines | Broward | Roach activity | |
| La Casa De La Decada Corp | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| China Palm | Pompano Beach | Broward | Roach activity | |
| New China Crossings | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Wendy's 1735 | Indian Harbour Beach | Brevard | No restrooms | |
| Peggys Country Kitchen | Edgewater | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Ms Dees Kitchen 51 | Tallahassee | Leon | Rodent activity | |
| Los Perros | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Chowology Asian Kitchen | Pembroke Pines | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Citrus National | Homosassa | Citrus | Rodent activity | |
| Bohio Latin Flavors | Margate | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Taqueria Y Panederia La Chiquita | Clearwater | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Anthonys Mexican Restaurant | Immokalee | Collier | Rodent activity | |
| Klas La | Tampa | Hillsborough | No handwashing | |
| Loyd Have Mercy | Titusville | Brevard | Roach activity | |
| Pan De Bono King | Port St Lucie | St. Lucie | Roach activity | |
| New China City Zhang INC | Deltona | Volusia | Roach activity | |
| Basil Leaf LLC | St.pete Beach | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Los Avina Mexican Resturant | Newberry | Alachua | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Baran Cafe | Jacksonville | Duval | Sewage leaks | |
| Sacred Spice Tampa Bay | Clearwater | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Casa Del Taco | Port Saint Lucie | St. Lucie | Rodent activity | |
| Burger King #2972 | Clearwater | Pinellas | Sewage leaks | |
| Raining Berries #1000 | Tampa | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| Jan & Lib's Hi-tops | Edgewater | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Smiles Catering/los Gringos | Tampa | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| Blossom Kitchen | Tallahassee | Leon | Roach activity | |
| Dzo Pho Sushi Hibachi | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Subway #17185 | Panama City Bch | Bay | Rodent activity | |
| Silver Dollar Rv Resort Trap | Odessa | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| Checkers | Miami Gardens | Miami-Dade | Sewage leaks | |
| Banelly Tienda Y Taqueria | Clearwater | Pinellas | No restrooms | |
| Churchs Chicken 10558 | Sanford | Seminole | Sewage leaks | |
| Tunis Seafood Wings and Subs | Jacksonville | Duval | Sewage leaks | |
| Bcm BBQ Seafood | Delray Beach | Palm Beach | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Pizza City | Kenneth City | Pinellas | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Elysium Immersive Dining | Lighthouse Point | Broward | Flies | |
| Hogan's | Gainesville | Alachua | Roach activity | |
| Moes Southwest Grill #204 | Clearwater | Pinellas | Flies | |
| China Star Restaurant | Riverview | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Pacifico | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Michel Restaurant | Orlando | Orange | Rodent activity | |
| Hook Fish & Chicken | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| Cheesecake Factory (the) | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Flies | |
| Mama Lucy's All Pro Ribs INC | Miami | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| Mayoral Sunset | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Living Green Cafe | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Flies | |
| Di Big Jerk Gainesville | Gainesville | Alachua | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Bonefish Grill | Weston | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Jason's Deli | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Little Greek | Tampa | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| Flakowitz | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Flies | |
| McDonald's #669 | Melbourne | Brevard | Flies | |
| Dunkin Donuts | Titusville | Brevard | Sewage leaks | |
| Gleneagles Main Dining Room | Delray Beach | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| Latin Bowl | Brandon | Hillsborough | No restrooms | |
| Grain and Berry Cafe | Tampa | Hillsborough | Rodent activity |
September 2020 71 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My Bar Sports Bar and Grill | St Petersburg | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| T Will Island Restaurant | Lauderhill | Broward | Flies | |
| La Barra Del Taco | Pensacola | Escambia | Rodent activity | |
| Giovanni Ny Pizza | Winter Haven | Polk | Roach activity | |
| Dunkin Donuts #35 | Miami | Miami-Dade | Flies | |
| Wooden Spoon Diner | Brandon | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| Tokyo | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach & rodent activity | |
| China Wok | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Hook Fish & Chicken | Sunrise | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Fern Gully Grill | Pompano Beach | Broward | Unlicensed Activity | |
| Andy D's Roadhouse | Milton | Santa Rosa | Roach activity | |
| Pollo Campero | Pompano Beach | Broward | Flies | |
| Bento Asian Kitchen + Sushi | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Flies | |
| Punk Rock Pizza | Daytona | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Ayara Thai Street Cafe | St Augustine | St. Johns | Rodent activity | |
| Singing Bamboo West | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Sen Thai Bistro | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| A-1 Restaurant | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| Sams Southern Restruant | Saint Augustine | St. Johns | Rodent activity | |
| Cracklin' Jacks | Naples | Collier | Rodent activity | |
| Alejandro's Restaurant | Brooksville | Hernando | Rodent activity | |
| La Caravane Take Out Restaurant | Pompano Beach | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Eggtown Wesley Chapel | Wesley Chapel | Pasco | Roach activity | |
| Tree's Wing | Royal Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| McDonalds Corporation | Miami | Miami-Dade | Sewage leaks | |
| Sky Zone Lakeland | Lakeland | Polk | Roach activity | |
| Mi Tierra Latina | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Mr. Pizza Plus | Daytona Beach | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Birria Kingdom | Tampa | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| Maggiano's Little Italy | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Pan Pa Ya | Weston | Broward | Flies | |
| Checkers Drive Inn Rest #170 | Clearwater | Pinellas | Flies | |
| Ave Maria Restaurant and Lounge | Casselberry | Seminole | No water | |
| Golden Krust Caribbean Bakery & Grill | Tamarac | Broward | Flies | |
| Rc Caribbean Restaurant | Pompano Bach | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Sofresh #001 | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Lakayanm Restaurant | Orange Park | Clay | Roach activity | |
| Fire House Subs | Sunrise | Broward | Flies | |
| Dunkin Donuts/baskin Robbins | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | No restrooms |
October 2020 87 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kame | Fort Pierce | St. Lucie | Rodent activity | |
| Taco Labs Parkland | Parkland | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Cypresswood Pub | Winter Haven | Polk | Rodent activity | |
| Kabab House | Gainesville | Alachua | Roach activity | |
| Chili Crab | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Flies | |
| Big Bob's Restaurant and Pizza | Ocklawaha | Marion | Roach & rodent activity | |
| O'maddys Bar & Grille | Gulfport | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Sp Bangkok Square INC | Gainesville | Alachua | Roach activity | |
| Subway 229 | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Los Magueyes Mexican Grill | New Port Richey | Pasco | Rodent activity | |
| Los Avina Mexican Restaurant | Chiefland | Levy | Rodent activity | |
| Peter Pan Diner | Oakland Park | Broward | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Magic Wok | Fort Myers | Lee | Roach activity | |
| Beef O Bradys | Bartow | Polk | Flies | |
| Bombay Cafe | Oakland Park | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Hutchinson Island Bar and Grille | Fort Pierce | St. Lucie | Rodent activity | |
| Peggys Country Kitchen | Edgewater | Volusia | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Parguito Gourmet | Hollywood | Broward | No Warewashing Facilities | |
| Iron Axe Bar & Grill, INC. | South Daytona | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Hudson Bar and Grill | Hudson | Pasco | Roach activity | |
| Villagio at Boca | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Flies | |
| Don Matias Restaurant No.2 | Sunrise | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Samba Brazilian Kitchen | Gainesville | Alachua | Roach activity | |
| Umami Noodle Thai & Sushi | Vero Beach | Indian River | Rodent activity | |
| Sandbar Seafood House & Deli | Panama City Beach | Bay | Rodent activity | |
| La Bella Cafe Caribbean Soul Food | Pompano Beach | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Manila Hawaiian Hut of Jacksonville, INC | Jacksonville | Duval | Rodent activity | |
| Mariscos El Pacifico | Palatka | Putnam | Rodent activity | |
| Ceviche Dozo | Hollywood | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Stinky's Fish Camp | Santa Rosa Beach | Walton | Roach activity | |
| Taco Bell # 139 | North Lauderdale | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Le Sorelle Downtown | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Great Outdoors Restaurant | High Springs | Alachua | Rodent activity | |
| Mr Han Restaurant | Gainesville | Alachua | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Subway | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Ruby Tuesday #7124 | Royal Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Flies | |
| Longhorn Steakhouse # 5576 | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| La Costa Mexican Cantina | Jacksonville | Duval | Sewage leaks | |
| Florentinos Italian Cuisine | Stuart | Martin | Rodent activity | |
| Rancho Nando | Pembroke Pines | Broward | Flies | |
| Crafty Crab | Orange Park | Clay | Rodent activity | |
| Discovery Beach Cafe | Cocoa Beach | Brevard | Roach activity | |
| Tikka Masalaa | Tampa | Hillsborough | Flies | |
| Times Square Pizza Co | Brandon | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| Talkin's Taco | Jacksonville | Duval | Rodent activity | |
| Madelines Falafel and Shawarma INC | Tarpon Springs | Pinellas | No Ware washing Facilities | |
| El Cantones Rest | Miami | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| Coconut Charlie's Beach Bar & Grill | North Redington Beac | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Super Buffet St Pete | Saint Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Poc Buffet & Grill | Weston | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Los Vallarta Mexican Rest | Wesley Chapel | Pasco | Roach activity | |
| Black Eyed Pea | Dade City | Pasco | Rodent activity | |
| Las Fajitas | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Wingstop Store 205 Lauderhill | Lauderhill | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Little Caesars Pizza Station | Lake City | Columbia | Roach & rodent activity | |
| China Wok | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Auntie Rose's Soul Food Kitchen | Belle Glade | Palm Beach | Roach activity | |
| Taco Bell #042894 | Fort Pierce | St. Lucie | Sewage leaks |
November 2020 88 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taki Omakase | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Flies | |
| Pollo Tropical 43 | Weston | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Wendys | North Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Flies | |
| Chile Verde | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Carvel and Blimpie | Fort Lauderdale | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Mama Rose Pizzeria | Largo | Pinellas | Sewage leaks | |
| Cedar River Seafood of Crystal River | Crystal River | Citrus | Roach & rodent activity | |
| El Toreo | Ocala | Marion | Sewage leaks | |
| Firehouse Subs 0094 | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Kimi's Ice Cream and Sweets | Apollo Beach | Hillsborough | Flies | |
| San Antonio Restaurant | San Antonio | Pasco | Rodent activity | |
| Chases on the Beach | New Smyrna Beach | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| On Q Smokehouse Grill | San Antonio | Pasco | Rodent activity | |
| No 1 Chinese Restaurant | Apopka | Orange | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Restaurante La Hacienda & Bakery Corp | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| El Otro Tiesto Cafe | Miami | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| Nims Garden Chinese Restaurant | Milton | Santa Rosa | Roach activity | |
| Iron Sushi | North Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Taco-quila Mexican Kitchen and Cantina | Clearwater | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Beef O Bradys | Auburndale | Polk | Roach activity | |
| Bento Davie LLC | Davie | Broward | Sewage leaks | |
| Izziban Sushi & BBQ in Lauderhill | Lauderhill | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Annes Paradise Takeout & Catering Restaurant INC | Lauderdale Lakes | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Holiday House | Holiday | Pasco | Rodent activity | |
| Cozy Oaks Restaurant | Lakeland | Polk | Roach activity | |
| China One | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| Rincon Nica Restaurant | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Thai Orchid | Kenneth City | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Will's Cafe Creole Restaurant INC | North Lauderdale | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Sky's Pizza Pie | Pace | Santa Rosa | Roach activity | |
| Dennys Rest 9594 | Boca Raton | Palm Beach | Flies | |
| Cold Stone Creamery | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Thai Cuisine | Orlando | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Mee Thai Restaurant | Orlando | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Wally Jean's Paradise Restaurant | Lauderhill | Broward | Roach activity | |
| C's Country Diner | Oak Hill | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Fancy Q Sushi and Thai | Daytona Beach | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Cracklin' Jacks | Naples | Collier | Rodent activity | |
| Scotty's Pizzeria | Port Richey | Pasco | Rodent activity | |
| Heavenly Donuts Sweets & Eats | Gulfport | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Watson Clinic Rest | Lakeland | Polk | Rodent activity | |
| Palacio Chino | Orlando | Orange | No water | |
| Dunkin Donuts | Titusville | Brevard | No restrooms | |
| Taco Amigo | Zephyrhills | Pasco | Roach activity | |
| Little Joeys Pizza Restaurant | Ocala | Marion | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Lakay Mama Restaurant LLC | Lauderhill | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Sacred Spice Tampa Bay | Clearwater | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Boston Juicy Jerk | Lauderhill | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Rivales Taqueria & Craft Bar | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| Super Buffet St Pete | Saint Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach activity |
December 2020 83 closures
| Date | Business | City | County | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wendys | Jacksonville | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Friendly Lounge and Dinner | Wilton Manors | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Iron and Grape Italian Kitchen | Defuniak Springs | Walton | Roach activity | |
| Hudson Bar and Grill | Hudson | Pasco | Roach activity | |
| Subway 399 | Gulf Breeze | Santa Rosa | Roach activity | |
| Stones Throw | Tampa | Hillsborough | Sewage leaks | |
| Tops Hamburgers of Navarre | Navarre | Santa Rosa | Roach activity | |
| Doubletree St. Augustine | St. Augustine | St. Johns | Rodent activity | |
| Kuba8 | Miami | Miami-Dade | Roach activity | |
| Lemon Grass Sushi Thai Tapas INC | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Nori Thai Restaurant | St.pete Beach | Pinellas | Flies | |
| Quickly Cafe | Altamonte Springs | Seminole | Roach activity | |
| Kaze Poke and Hibachi | Saint Johns | St. Johns | Sewage leaks | |
| Sarasota Jungle Gdn INC | Sarasota | Sarasota | Rodent activity | |
| Up 4 Breakfast | Spring Hill | Hernando | Roach activity | |
| Vinny's Ny Style Pizza | Saint Augustine | St. Johns | Roach activity | |
| Pho Td | Orlando | Orange | Roach activity | |
| Scores Tampa | Tampa | Hillsborough | Rodent activity | |
| Liquid Ginger | Gainesville | Alachua | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Yo Soy Centro Americno Cafeteria | Miami | Miami-Dade | Rodent activity | |
| Super Churros | Lake Worth | Palm Beach | Unlicensed Activity | |
| Jax Fish Shrimp and Chicken | Jacksonville | Duval | Flies | |
| That's Wat'sub | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Spott | New Smyrna Beach | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Mr Han Restaurant | Gainesville | Alachua | Roach activity | |
| Buffalo Wild Wings 328 | West Melbourne | Brevard | Roach activity | |
| 220 East | Tampa | Hillsborough | Roach & rodent activity | |
| I Thai and Sushi | Largo | Pinellas | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Subway Restaurant | Hudson | Pasco | Rodent activity | |
| Brooklyn Water Bagels | Hollywood | Broward | Roach activity | |
| Paradise Restaurant | Safety Harbor | Pinellas | Rodent activity | |
| Soul Sicilian Fusion | Clearwater | Pinellas | Roach activity | |
| Pho Loc Tho | Riverview | Hillsborough | Roach activity | |
| Inside Out Grill | Lake Panasoffkee | Sumter | Rodent activity | |
| Moe's Southwest Grill | Lakeland | Polk | Flies | |
| Fat Bellys | White Springs | Hamilton | Rodent activity | |
| Chases on the Beach | New Smyrna Beach | Volusia | Rodent activity | |
| Dune Deck Cafe | Lantana | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| Buddhas Belly Royal Thai Cuisine | Jacksonville Beach | Duval | Roach activity | |
| Kazu Sushi Burrito | Jacksonville | Duval | Rodent activity | |
| Shuckers Bar & Grill | Ocala | Marion | Rodent activity | |
| Hook Fish & Chicken | Sunrise | Broward | Rodent activity | |
| Dunkin Donuts #35 | Miami | Miami-Dade | Flies | |
| Aroma Indian Cuisine | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach | Rodent activity | |
| Latin Grill | Brandon | Hillsborough | Roach & rodent activity | |
| Taco Bell | Orlando | Orange | Sewage leaks | |
| Steak N Shake | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Flies |
2020 vs 2019 — Year-Over-Year Comparison
2020 saw 321 fewer emergency closures than 2019 (-26.7%). 2019 archive →
2020 Florida Restaurant Closures: FAQ
- How many Florida restaurants were closed in 2020?
- DBPR health inspectors ordered 881 emergency restaurant closures in 2020, affecting 490 unique food service establishments. That compares to 1,202 closures in 2019.
- What was the most common closure reason in 2020?
- "Roach activity" was the most frequently cited cause of emergency closures in 2020, consistent with the statewide pattern of pest-related shutdowns being the leading enforcement trigger.
- Which county had the most restaurant closures in 2020?
- Broward County recorded the highest number of emergency closures in 2020 among Florida's 67 counties.
- Can I look up a specific restaurant closure from 2020?
- 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.