Cortez — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Cortez, Florida has 9 food establishments with 160 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 66.7%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.6 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Cortez Cafe in Cortez on March 4, 2026.

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

9Facilities
160Total Inspections
1Closures 2026
66.7%Pass Rate
5.6Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Cortez Kitchen 28 185 2
Cortez Cafe 35 194 1
Star Fish Company 31 201 0
Swordfish Grill 30 179 0
Tide Tables 21 96 0

Cortez Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Cortez 66.7% Pass Rate 66.7%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Cortez 5.6 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.6
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Cortez 11.11 Closures per 100 Facilities 11.11
Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Cortez Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
14 Food contact surfaces 1,475
08 Proper hand/arm washing 1,228
13 Parasite destruction 1,224
22 Consumer advisory 1,224
03 Employee health reporting 742

Cortez Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

10Actions on Record
$4,080Total Fines
$510Avg Fine
$800Largest Fine
4Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Mar 4, 2026 Cortez Cafe $800 7--2025090629

Cortez Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

1Fire Violations
1Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Fire extinguisher in red zone 1

Cortez 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. Cortez has 3 FDACS-regulated facilities with 10 inspections on record.

3Retail Facilities
10FDACS Inspections

Cortez FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
3-302.11(A)(4) Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered 1
4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature 1
3-304.14(E) Container of chemical sanitizer solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between 1
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee 1

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Cortez: Notable Restaurants

Cortez Kitchen

Cortez · Most Closures

28 inspections 185 violations 2 closures

Cortez Cafe

Cortez · Most Closures

35 inspections 194 violations 1 closures

Star Fish Company

Cortez · Most Inspected

31 inspections 201 violations

Swordfish Grill

Cortez · Most Inspected

30 inspections 179 violations

Tide Tables

Cortez · Recently Inspected

21 inspections 96 violations

Cortez Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Cortez?
Cortez, Florida has 9 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Cortez?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Cortez is 66.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Cortez this year?
1 food establishments in Cortez have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Cortez?
The most frequently cited violations in Cortez are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Parasite destruction.
How does Cortez compare to the Florida state average?
Cortez has a pass rate of 66.7%, which is 19.3 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Cortez?
Food establishments in Cortez have an average of 17.8 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Cortez been assessed?
Food establishments in Cortez have been assessed $4,080 in fines across 10 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $510 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Cortez restaurants?
1 fire safety violations have been documented across 1 food establishments in Cortez. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Cortez 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. Cortez, Florida has 3 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 10 inspections on record.

Cortez Restaurants & Food Establishments (9)

Cortez Kitchen 2 closures

4528 119 ST W, Cortez

28 inspections · 185 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Cortez Cafe 1 closure

12108 CORTEZ RD, Cortez

35 inspections · 194 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Star Fish Company

12306 46 AVE W, Cortez

31 inspections · 201 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Swordfish Grill

4628 119 ST W, Cortez

30 inspections · 179 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Tide Tables

12507 CORTEZ ROAD W, Cortez

21 inspections · 96 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Tylers Homemade Ice Cream

11904 CORTEZ RD WEST, Cortez

15 inspections · 63 violations · Last: Aug 2025

A P Bell Fish FDACS Retail

4600 124TH ST W, Cortez

FDACS Retail Food · Fish (Whole, Gut, Fillet)

Tyler's Gourmet Ice Cream LLC FDACS Retail

11904 Cortez RD W, Cortez

FDACS Retail Food · Frozen Dessert

Cortez Market FDACS Retail

12202 Cortez RD W, Cortez

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS