DBPR Restaurant Inspection Data — Florida Food Service Records
FloridaFoodSafety.org maintains inspection records for 69,501 DBPR-licensed food service establishments across all 68 Florida counties, covering 917,623 inspections conducted between 2016 and the present — nearly a decade of enforcement data. Those inspections produced 5,426,400 total violations and 8,591 emergency closure orders, representing moments when inspectors determined that conditions posed an imminent threat to public health serious enough to shut a facility down. Licensed establishments include restaurants, food trucks, school cafeterias, hotel food service operations, bars, caterers, and mobile vendors subject to DBPR jurisdiction.
Source: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) public inspection records. Updated nightly from DBPR public data.
What DBPR inspects: Restaurants, fast food chains, cafeterias, food carts, caterers, and all food service establishments. For retail food store data (grocery chains, gas station markets), see the FDACS data hub.
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Recent DBPR Emergency Closures
| Date | Business | City | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Mexico Mexican Restaurant | Perry | Roach activity | |
| Urban Crave Ars Gates 1-9 | Orlando | No warewashing facilities | |
| Mesa's BBQ | Hialeah | Fly activity | |
| Buen Cafe | Davenport | Fly activity | |
| Amavi Miami / Heal | Miami | Fly activity | |
| El Rucon | Haverhill | Roach activity | |
| 818 Heat / 818 Bar and Grill | Boca Raton | Roach activity | |
| Flare House | West Palm Beach | Roach activity |
Most Common DBPR Health Violations
Largest Restaurant Chains in Florida
Counties with Lowest Restaurant Pass Rates
| County | Facilities | Pass Rate | Closures 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levy County | 167 | 76.92% | 3 |
| Suwannee County | 300 | 77.42% | 2 |
| Citrus County | 430 | 79.93% | 6 |
| Hernando County | 393 | 80.00% | 8 |
| Putnam County | 228 | 80.00% | 2 |
DBPR Enforcement Actions
DBPR Restaurant Data: Frequently Asked Questions
- What is DBPR and what food establishments does it regulate?
- The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) inspects food service establishments — restaurants, fast food, cafeterias, food carts, catering operations, mobile food vendors, and any establishment that prepares and serves food. DBPR uses a numeric violation code system (V01–V58) with Priority, Priority Foundation, and Core severity levels.
- How many restaurants are tracked in Florida's DBPR system?
- 46,859 food service establishments are tracked across 68 Florida counties under DBPR jurisdiction on FloridaFoodSafety.org.
- How many Florida restaurants have been shut down?
- DBPR inspectors have ordered 13,273 emergency closures statewide, with 166 closures in 2026. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate threat to public health.
- What violation codes does DBPR use?
- DBPR uses 58 numbered violation codes (V01–V58) covering food temperature control, worker hygiene, pest control, equipment cleanliness, and more. Each violation is rated Priority (most serious), Priority Foundation, or Core.
- How much in fines have Florida restaurants been assessed?
- $14,737,506 in fines have been levied across 36,506 disciplinary actions against 17,108 Florida food service establishments.
- How is DBPR data different from FDACS data?
- DBPR inspects restaurants and food service operations — places that prepare and serve food. FDACS inspects retail food stores — grocery stores, gas station markets, convenience stores, and food manufacturers. Some businesses appear in both datasets if they both prepare food and sell packaged goods.
- How many restaurant chains are tracked in Florida?
- 155 restaurant chains are tracked in the DBPR dataset across Florida, covering everything from major fast food brands to regional chains.