DBPR Restaurant Inspection Data — Florida Food Service Records

About DBPR Data

FloridaFoodSafety.org indexes 46,859 DBPR-licensed food service establishments across Florida, covering nearly a decade of inspection records from January 2016 to present. The dataset contains 922,885 routine, complaint-based, and callback inspections documenting 5.4 million violation citations across 58 standardized codes at three severity levels. DBPR enforcement includes emergency closures—13,273 on record statewide, with 166 issued in 2026—triggered by imminent health hazards including roach activity, rodent activity, sewage backup, and loss of utilities. The database tracks 155 restaurant chains across 12,082 Florida locations. The most frequently cited violations involve food contact surface sanitation, consumer advisories for allergens and raw items, hand washing, ventilation, and utensil cleanliness, together accounting for over 170,000 citations.

Source: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) public inspection records. Updated nightly from DBPR public data.

46,985Facilities
929,159Inspections
246Closures 2026
85.8%Pass Rate
$14,343,856Total Fines

What DBPR inspects: Restaurants, fast food chains, cafeterias, food carts, caterers, and all licensed food service establishments under Florida Statute Chapter 509.

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DBPR Violation Codes
58 violation categories · 4,290,284 total citations Restaurant Chains
155 chains tracked · pass rates, closures & violations City & County Data
875 cities · 67 counties tracked Florida Statewide Overview
Closures, violations, pass rates, and enforcement statewide

Recent DBPR Emergency Closures

DateBusinessCityReason
Kenia Plaza Naranja Rodent activity
Mod Pizza Jacksonville Fly activity
Mama Kitchen Daytona Beach Roach activity
Soul Bowl Bistro Jacksonville No potable water
Foodeyez Caribbean Cuisine Corp Coral Springs Roach activity
Mel's Family Diner Sanford Rodent activity
Le Genie Restaurant North Miami Beach Rodent & fly activity
Taqueria Don Gonzalo LLC Haines City Roach activity

Most Common DBPR Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
V14 Food contact surfaces 337,214
V22 Consumer advisory 330,587
V36 Proper ventilation 302,793
V08 Proper hand/arm washing 297,989
V31 Clean multi-use utensils 272,010

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Largest Restaurant Chains in Florida

ChainLocationsPass RateClosures 2026
McDonalds 885 93.90% 1
Subway 876 93.15% 2
Dunkin 776 92.27% 5
Wendys 489 90.59% 2
Taco Bell 445 95.51% 0

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Counties with Lowest Restaurant Pass Rates

CountyFacilitiesPass RateClosures 2026
Hernando County 330 79.70% 5
Citrus County 290 80.00% 4
Pinellas County 2,474 80.03% 65
Putnam County 117 80.34% 3
Highlands County 184 80.98% 12

DBPR Enforcement Actions

35,247Disciplinary Actions
$14,343,856Total Fines
15,884Facilities Fined
27,260Fire Violations
10,476Fire-Cited Facilities

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?
46,985 food service establishments are tracked across 67 Florida counties under DBPR jurisdiction on FloridaFoodSafety.org.
How many Florida restaurants have been shut down?
DBPR inspectors have ordered 13,353 emergency closures statewide, with 246 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?
$14,343,856 in fines have been levied across 35,247 disciplinary actions against 15,884 Florida food service establishments.
What types of establishments does DBPR inspect in Florida?
DBPR inspects all licensed food service establishments — restaurants, fast food chains, cafeterias, food trucks, caterers, hotel restaurants, bars serving food, and any venue that prepares food for public consumption under Florida Statute Chapter 509.
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.

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