How many restaurants are in Deerfield Beach?

Deerfield Beach, Florida has 267 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Deerfield Beach?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Deerfield Beach is 85.6%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Deerfield Beach this year?

2 food establishments in Deerfield Beach have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Deerfield Beach?

The most frequently cited violations in Deerfield Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Deerfield Beach?

Dunkin has the most locations in Deerfield Beach with 5 establishments.

How does Deerfield Beach compare to the Florida state average?

Deerfield Beach has a pass rate of 85.6%, which is 0.4 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 3.8 compared to the state average of 4.66.

How often are restaurants inspected in Deerfield Beach?

Food establishments in Deerfield Beach have an average of 12.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Deerfield Beach been assessed?

Food establishments in Deerfield Beach have been assessed $76,165 in fines across 164 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $476 and the largest single fine was $3,000.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Deerfield Beach restaurants?

71 fire safety violations have been documented across 39 food establishments in Deerfield Beach. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Deerfield Beach 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. Deerfield Beach, Florida has 98 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 171 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Deerfield Beach?

FDACS has issued 10 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Deerfield Beach. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Deerfield Beach — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Overview

Deerfield Beach, Florida has 267 food establishments with 3,447 inspections on record. 2 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 85.6%, below the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 3.8 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Bt's Oceanfront in Deerfield Beach on February 9, 2026.

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

267Facilities

3,446Total Inspections

2Closures 2026

85.6%Pass Rate

3.8Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
John the Baker	30	165	3
Red Lantern	19	96	3
Hibachi Buffet	38	222	2
Leternel Est Grand Resto	34	210	2
Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill	33	203	2

Deerfield Beach Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Deerfield Beach 85.6% Pass Rate 85.6%

Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%

Deerfield Beach 3.8 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.8

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Deerfield Beach 0.75 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.75

Florida Average 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Deerfield Beach Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Jun 24	Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill	5	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 22	Playaction Soulfood and More LLC	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 18	Chick-fil-a Hillsboro & Powerline	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 18	Charley's Philly Steaks	3 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 1	Flavors Caribbean Restaurant	7 (4 high)	Warning Issued

Deerfield Beach Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	27,226
36	Proper ventilation	25,506
31	Clean multi-use utensils	21,873
23	Chemical properly stored	20,376
08	Proper hand/arm washing	18,007

Deerfield Beach Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

164Actions on Record

$76,165Total Fines

$476Avg Fine

$3,000Largest Fine

66Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Feb 9, 2026	Bt's Oceanfront	$800	2--2025071871
Feb 9, 2026	Patrizia's	$400	2--2026004685
Jul 14, 2025	Temak House Florida	$400	2--2025014274
Aug 12, 2025	Pollo & Steak Tropical Grill	$400	2--2025053420
Nov 5, 2025	Playaction Soulfood and More LLC	$160	2--2025073202

Deerfield Beach Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

71Fire Violations

39Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	28
Exit blocked or locked	16
Other fire safety violation	10
Propane tank stored inside building	8
Missing boiler certificate/report	6
Cooking without hood suppression	3

Deerfield Beach 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. Deerfield Beach has 98 FDACS-regulated facilities with 171 inspections on record and 10 stop-sale orders issued.

98Retail Facilities

171FDACS Inspections

10Stop-Sale Orders

Deerfield Beach 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
May 30, 2025	Abco-supermarket-378167	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe…
May 30, 2025	Abco-supermarket-378167	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Sep 25, 2024	Bravo-394035	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved …
Sep 25, 2024	Bravo-394035	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved …
Sep 25, 2024	Bravo-394035	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Sep 25, 2024	Bravo-394035	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Sep 11, 2024	Bravo-394035	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved …
Sep 11, 2024	Bravo-394035	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved …
Sep 11, 2024	Bravo-394035	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Sep 11, 2024	Bravo-394035	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…

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Deerfield Beach FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	42
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	28
6-202.15	Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or	26
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	22
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	19

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Deerfield Beach Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
7-Eleven	4	84	2,422
Aldi	3	2	310
Dollar Tree	2	9	1,084
Shell	2	152	1,169
Starbucks	2	77	1,170
Walgreens	2	1	743
Publix	1	30	875
Smoothie King	1	11	350

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Deerfield Beach: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Dunkin	5	229	0
Subway	4	200	0
McDonalds	3	76	0
Taco Bell	2	71	0
Chipotle	2	44	0
Chick-fil-a	2	86	0
Jersey Mikes	2	70	0
Panera Bread	2	193	0
Checkers	1	53	0
Cracker Barrel	1	118	1

Deerfield Beach Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Deerfield Beach?: Deerfield Beach, Florida has 267 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Deerfield Beach?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Deerfield Beach is 85.6%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Deerfield Beach this year?: 2 food establishments in Deerfield Beach have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Deerfield Beach?: The most frequently cited violations in Deerfield Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Deerfield Beach?: Dunkin has the most locations in Deerfield Beach with 5 establishments.
How does Deerfield Beach compare to the Florida state average?: Deerfield Beach has a pass rate of 85.6%, which is 0.4 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 3.8 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Deerfield Beach?: Food establishments in Deerfield Beach have an average of 12.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Deerfield Beach been assessed?: Food establishments in Deerfield Beach have been assessed $76,165 in fines across 164 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $476 and the largest single fine was $3,000.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Deerfield Beach restaurants?: 71 fire safety violations have been documented across 39 food establishments in Deerfield Beach. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Deerfield Beach 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. Deerfield Beach, Florida has 98 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 171 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Deerfield Beach?: FDACS has issued 10 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Deerfield Beach. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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