Dade City — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
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)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Tj's Deli and Ice Cream 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taco Bell 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Antojitos Dona Nelly 1 7 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Little Mexico Restaurant 3 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
American Pizza Oven 2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Dade City Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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)

DateBusinessFineCase
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

IssueCitations
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.

DateFacilityProductReason
Circle-k-5931-267938 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Circle-k-5931-267938 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Circle-k-5931-267938 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Circle-k-5931-267938 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Circle-k-5931-267938 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Circle-k-5931-267938 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Circle-k-5931-267938 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Circle-k-5931-267938 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Circle-k-5931-267938 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
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

CodeViolationCitations
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

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Dade City Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
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

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Dade City: Notable Restaurants

Little Mexico Restaurant

Dade City · Most Closures

37 inspections 196 violations 4 closures

Beef O Brady's-dade City

Dade City · Most Closures

33 inspections 271 violations 2 closures

Smitty's Smokehouse and Grill

Dade City · Most Closures

23 inspections 242 violations 2 closures

Kafe Kokopelli the Citrus Room

Dade City · Most Inspected

34 inspections 222 violations 1 closures

Taco Bell

Dade City · Recently Inspected

23 inspections 64 violations

Antojitos Dona Nelly 1

Dade City · Recently Inspected

21 inspections 196 violations

Dade City: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Checkers 1 175 1
Hungry Howies 1 66 0
McDonalds 1 58 0
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

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?
Checkers 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)

Sawmill Resort

21710 US HWY 98, Dade City

1 inspections · 4 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Busch Hall

29129 JOHNSTON RD, Dade City

4 inspections · 3 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Delectable Delights

14145 7 ST, Dade City

2 inspections · 1 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Vallabh Enterprises LLC FDACS Retail

12310 US Highway 301, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Lanky Lassie's Shortbread FDACS Retail

37845 Meridian Ave, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery

Rx Care Pharmacy & Kwik Mart FDACS Retail

14306 7th ST, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Corry's Artisan Chocolate LLC FDACS Retail

14118 8th ST, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Confections Processor/Retailer

Dollar General # 11155 FDACS Retail

20435 US Highway 301, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

R and J Foods FDACS Retail

36951 Blanton RD, Dade City

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

Dd Food Mart FDACS Retail

20400 US Highway 98, Dade City

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

Winn Dixie # 0608 FDACS Retail

12649 US Highway 301, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Florida Flurry FDACS Retail

18204 Mount Olive DR, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Candystriper FDACS Retail

37913 Church Ave, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Vaughans Country Store FDACS Retail

34550 Blanton RD, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Dade City Farms Lake Iola FDACS Retail

17143 Lake Iola Road, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet w/Limited Food Service

Fast Lane FDACS Retail

14734 7th ST, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Walmart #713 (main) FDACS Retail

12650 US Highway 301, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Beall's Outlet # 0391 FDACS Retail

12810 US Highway 301, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF/TCS

Yos Bottling FDACS Retail

15240 Citrus Country DR, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Bottled Water Plant

Gulf Coast Ice # 0012 FDACS Retail

14717a 7th ST, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending