Cottondale — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Cottondale, Florida has 14 food establishments with 85 inspections on record. The pass rate is 60%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 2.5 violations per visit.

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

14Facilities
85Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
60%Pass Rate
2.5Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
McDonald's 24 113 1
Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar 33 110 1
Subway 12830 21 45 0
Agave Mexican Grill #2 6 15 0
Moonpie Farm and Creamery 0 0 0

Cottondale Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Cottondale 60% Pass Rate 60%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
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 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Cottondale Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Subway 12830 0 Call Back - Complied
Subway 12830 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Cottondale Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
53 Outer openings protected 677
31 Clean multi-use utensils 433
01 Management awareness 430
22 Consumer advisory 429
50 Adequate lighting 429

Cottondale Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

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

Cottondale 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. Cottondale has 9 FDACS-regulated facilities with 14 inspections on record.

9Retail Facilities
14FDACS Inspections

Cottondale FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair 2
6-301.13 Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed 1
4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not 1
6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or 1
4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in 1

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Cottondale: Notable Restaurants

McDonald's

Cottondale · Most Closures

24 inspections 113 violations 1 closures

Mermaid's Seafood and Oyster Bar

Cottondale · Most Closures

33 inspections 110 violations 1 closures

Subway 12830

Cottondale · Most Inspected

21 inspections 45 violations

Agave Mexican Grill #2

Cottondale · Recently Inspected

6 inspections 15 violations

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 14 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 86%.
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 26 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2.5 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Cottondale?
Food establishments in Cottondale have an average of 6.1 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.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Cottondale 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. Cottondale, Florida has 9 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 14 inspections on record.

Cottondale Restaurants & Food Establishments (13)

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

Flowers Baking Company Warehouse FDACS Retail

2712 Broad ST, Cottondale

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

Moonpie Farm and Creamery FDACS Retail

1100 Walters RD, Cottondale

FDACS Retail Food · Limited Poultry and Egg

Fritolay Cottondale Warehouse Bins FDACS Retail

2267 HIGHWAY 231, Cottondale

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

Tom Thumb # 0045 FDACS Retail

2648 Levy ST, Cottondale

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Tickled Pink Lemonade LLC FDACS Retail

3400 Sapp RD, Cottondale

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Quiktrip 7283 FDACS Retail

2638 US-231, Cottondale

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Purecka Farms FDACS Retail

2095 Seay RD, Cottondale

FDACS Retail Food · Limited Poultry and Egg

Barfield Produce FDACS Retail

3072 Main ST, Cottondale

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet w/Limited Food Service

Yusuf Ice Machines FDACS Retail

2655 Levy ST, Cottondale

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending