How many restaurants are in Dade City?

Dade City, Florida has 116 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Dade City?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Dade City is 78.3%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Dade City this year?

1 food establishments in Dade City have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Dade City?

The most frequently cited violations in Dade City are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Dade City?

Captain D's has the most locations in Dade City with 1 establishments.

How does Dade City compare to the Florida state average?

Dade City has a pass rate of 78.3%, which is 7.7 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Dade City?

Food establishments in Dade City have an average of 7.3 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Dade City been assessed?

Food establishments in Dade City have been assessed $11,660 in fines across 32 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $364 and the largest single fine was $800.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Dade City restaurants?

2 fire safety violations have been documented across 2 food establishments in Dade City. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Dade City 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. Dade City, Florida has 71 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 212 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Dade City?

FDACS has issued 24 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Dade City, including 11 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Dade City — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Dade City Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Dade City, Florida has 116 food establishments with 845 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 78.3%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.6 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $560 assessed to Taqueria Mi Negrita in Dade City on November 6, 2025.

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

116Facilities

844Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

78.3%Pass Rate

4.6Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Little Mexico Restaurant	37	196	4
Beef O Brady's-dade City	33	271	2
Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill	23	242	2
Black Eyed Pea	26	196	2
Abc Pizza	29	263	1

Dade City Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Dade City 78.3% Pass Rate 78.3%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Dade City 4.6 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.6

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Dade City 0.86 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.86

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Dade City Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 8	Tj's Deli and Ice Cream	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 28	Taco Bell	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 24	Antojitos Dona Nelly 1	7 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 23	Little Mexico Restaurant	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 23	American Pizza Oven	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Dade City Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	6,648
22	Consumer advisory	6,168
36	Proper ventilation	5,194
31	Clean multi-use utensils	4,922
08	Proper hand/arm washing	4,685

Dade City Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

32Actions on Record

$11,660Total Fines

$364Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

16Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Nov 6, 2025	Taqueria Mi Negrita	$560	3--2025050950
Jan 5, 2026	Hungry Howie's Pizza & Subs	$160	3--2025081211
Feb 4, 2026	Heavenly Treasures & Angel Tea Room	$160	3--2025089913

Dade City Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

2Fire Violations

2Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	1
Missing boiler certificate/report	1

Dade City 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. Dade City has 71 FDACS-regulated facilities with 212 inspections on record and 24 stop-sale orders issued.

71Retail Facilities

212FDACS Inspections

24Stop-Sale Orders

11Orders in 2026

Dade City FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Feb 13, 2026	Circle-k-5931-267938	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Feb 13, 2026	Circle-k-5931-267938	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Feb 13, 2026	Circle-k-5931-267938	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Feb 13, 2026	Circle-k-5931-267938	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Feb 13, 2026	Circle-k-5931-267938	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Feb 13, 2026	Circle-k-5931-267938	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Feb 13, 2026	Circle-k-5931-267938	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Feb 13, 2026	Circle-k-5931-267938	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Feb 13, 2026	Circle-k-5931-267938	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Feb 13, 2026	Circle-k-5931-267938	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:

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Dade City FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	44
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	32
2-103.11(O)	Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are	31
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	28
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	25

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Dade City Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	4	57	2,871
Walmart	1	77	608
CVS	1	9	882
Family Dollar	1	316	950
Walgreens	1	1	743
Winn-Dixie	1	170	584
Circle K	1	102	1,574
Marathon	1	0	180

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Dade City: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Captain D's	1	139	0
Hampton Inn	1	22	0
Marcos Pizza	1	37	0
Twistee Treat	1	72	0
Burger King	1	50	0
Dunkin	1	70	0
Kfc	1	102	0
Taco Bell	1	64	0
Beef O Bradys	1	271	2
Dominos	1	51	1

Dade City Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Dade City?: Dade City, Florida has 116 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Dade City?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Dade City is 78.3%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Dade City this year?: 1 food establishments in Dade City have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Dade City?: The most frequently cited violations in Dade City are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Dade City?: Captain D's has the most locations in Dade City with 1 establishments.
How does Dade City compare to the Florida state average?: Dade City has a pass rate of 78.3%, which is 7.7 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Dade City?: Food establishments in Dade City have an average of 7.3 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Dade City been assessed?: Food establishments in Dade City have been assessed $11,660 in fines across 32 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $364 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Dade City restaurants?: 2 fire safety violations have been documented across 2 food establishments in Dade City. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Dade City 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. Dade City, Florida has 71 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 212 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Dade City?: FDACS has issued 24 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Dade City, including 11 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Dade City Restaurants & Food Establishments (115)

Little Mexico Restaurant 4 closures

14314 7 ST, Dade City

37 inspections · 196 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Beef O Brady's-dade City 2 closures

14136 7 ST, Dade City

33 inspections · 271 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill 2 closures

12830 US HWY 301, Dade City

23 inspections · 242 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Black Eyed Pea 2 closures

15323 HWY 301, Dade City

26 inspections · 196 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Abc Pizza 1 closure

37941 HEATHER PLAZA, Dade City

29 inspections · 263 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Kafe Kokopelli the Citrus Room 1 closure

37940 LIVE OAK AVE, Dade City

34 inspections · 222 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Checkers Drive in Restaurant 1 closure

12600 US HIGHWAY 301, Dade City

32 inspections · 175 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Lunch on Limoges 1 closure

14139 7 ST, Dade City

27 inspections · 133 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Steph's Southern Restaurant 1 closure

14519 5TH ST, Dade City

27 inspections · 122 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Domino's # 5195 1 closure

36801 SR 52, Dade City

20 inspections · 51 violations · Last: Aug 2025

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