Cottondale — Food Safety Records

Overview

Cottondale, Florida has 5 food establishments with 85 inspections on record. The pass rate is 60%, below the state average of 85.7%. Inspections average 2.5 violations per visit.

Data from Florida DBPR. Updated August 2026.

5Facilities
85Inspections
0Closures 2026
60%Pass Rate
2.5Avg Violations

Cottondale Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Cottondale 60% Pass Rate 60%
Florida Average 85.7% Pass Rate 85.7%
Cottondale 2.5 Avg Violations / Inspection 2.5
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Cottondale 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0
Florida Average 2.02 Closures per 100 Facilities 2.02

Cottondale Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Cottondale Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

3Actions on Record
$800Total Fines
$267Avg Fine
$400Largest Fine
2Facilities Fined

Cottondale: Notable Restaurants

Cottondale: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Subway 1 45 0
McDonalds 1 113 1

Cottondale Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Cottondale?
Cottondale, Florida has 5 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Cottondale?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Cottondale is 60%. The Florida state average is 85.7%.
What are the most common health violations in Cottondale?
The most frequently cited violations in Cottondale are: Outer openings protected, Clean multi-use utensils, Management awareness.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Cottondale?
Subway has the most locations in Cottondale with 1 establishments.
How does Cottondale compare to the Florida state average?
Cottondale has a pass rate of 60%, which is 25.7 percentage points below the state average of 85.7%. The average violations per inspection is 2.5 compared to the state average of 4.68.
How often are restaurants inspected in Cottondale?
Food establishments in Cottondale have an average of 17 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Cottondale been assessed?
Food establishments in Cottondale have been assessed $800 in fines across 3 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $267 and the largest single fine was $400.

Cottondale Restaurants & Food Establishments (4)

McDonald's 1 closure

2510 US HWY 231, Cottondale

24 inspections · 113 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar 1 closure

3299 MAIN ST, Cottondale

33 inspections · 110 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Subway 12830

2670 HWY 231, Cottondale

21 inspections · 45 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Agave Mexican Grill #2

2643 LEVY ST, Cottondale

6 inspections · 15 violations · Last: Feb 2026