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
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
Walmart 1 77 608

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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

Tj's Deli and Ice Cream

Dade City · Recently Inspected

17 inspections 93 violations

Taco Bell

Dade City · Recently Inspected

23 inspections 64 violations

Dade City: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
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)

Andrew Mitchell Dist FDACS Retail

16031 US Highway 301 Ste 210, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

J R Ford Enterprise INC. FDACS Retail

14117 7th ST, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery w/FS

Top King Food Mart FDACS Retail

11744 Fort King RD, Dade City

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

Fast Lane FDACS Retail

14734 7th ST, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Yos Bottling FDACS Retail

15240 Citrus Country DR, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Bottled Water Plant

R and J Foods FDACS Retail

36951 Blanton RD, Dade City

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

Circle a Food Mart FDACS Retail

15446 14th ST, Dade City

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

Southern Soul Bakery FDACS Retail

36805 co Rd 52, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor (Free)

Harry's Food Mart 2 FDACS Retail

16135 US 301, Dade City

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

Dollar General # 12471 FDACS Retail

14645 US HWY 301, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Mari Made Lemonade LLC FDACS Retail

14707 Sherrod Croft LN, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Neftali's Tacos Usa FDACS Retail

37007 LOCK ST, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service

The Neighborhood Market INC. of J.r. Ford Enterprises FDACS Retail

20810 US Highway 301, Dade City

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

Cvs Pharmacy # 01293 FDACS Retail

12804 US Highway 301, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Taqueria El Gauche FDACS Retail

37006 LOCK ST, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service

Higher Up FDACS Retail

14915 US Highway 301, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

The Happy Hippie Farms FDACS Retail

39639 Townsend RD, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Limited Poultry and Egg

Bloomin Brews FDACS Retail

31150 Saint Joe RD, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Dollar General # 1348 FDACS Retail

12854 US Highway 301, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Grandmas Goodies FDACS Retail

29314 Bayhead RD, Dade City

FDACS Retail Food · Other Non Perishable Processor