How many restaurants are in DeSoto County?

DeSoto County, Florida has 96 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in DeSoto County?

The current pass rate for food establishments in DeSoto County is 80.4%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in DeSoto County this year?

3 food establishments in DeSoto County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in DeSoto County?

The most frequently cited violations in DeSoto County are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in DeSoto County?

Subway has the most locations in DeSoto County with 2 establishments.

How does DeSoto County compare to the Florida state average?

DeSoto County has a pass rate of 80.4%, which is 5.6 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.5 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in DeSoto County?

Food establishments in DeSoto County have an average of 8.2 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in DeSoto County been assessed?

Food establishments in DeSoto County have been assessed $10,410 in fines across 30 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $386 and the largest single fine was $800.

How many fire safety violations have been found in DeSoto County restaurants?

33 fire safety violations have been documented across 19 food establishments in DeSoto County. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in DeSoto County 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. DeSoto County, Florida has 52 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 100 inspections on record.

DeSoto County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Overview

DeSoto County, Florida has 96 food establishments with 785 inspections on record. 3 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 80.4%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.5 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $640 assessed to Open Road Bar in Arcadia on October 29, 2025.

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

96Facilities

785Total Inspections

3Closures 2026

80.4%Pass Rate

5.5Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	City	Inspections	Violations	Closures
China Kitchen	Arcadia	29	250	3
RosÉ CafÉ	Arcadia	16	94	2
Azul Tequila Mexican Restaurant LLC	Arcadia	26	258	1
King Buffet	Arcadia	22	245	1
Broken Spur Deli LLC	Arcadia	28	155	1

DeSoto County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

DeSoto County 80.4% Pass Rate 80.4%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

DeSoto County 5.5 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.5

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

DeSoto County 3.13 Closures per 100 Facilities 3.13

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

DeSoto County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	City	Violations	Result
May 6	El Charro LLC	Arcadia	9 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Slim's Deep South BBQ, LLC	Arcadia	8 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Las 3 Princesas	Arcadia	8 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 27	Chili's Grill & Bar	Arcadia	4	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 22	Nav-a-gator	Arcadia	5	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 22	Paradise Golf Club	Arcadia	3	Warning Issued
Apr 21	Behind the Fence	Arcadia	6 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 21	Open Road Bar	Arcadia	3 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 16	China Wok I	Arcadia	9 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 16	El Dorado Maya Restaurante Mexicano Tienda Y Taqueria	Arcadia	7 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

DeSoto County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	13,535
08	Proper hand/arm washing	7,173
31	Clean multi-use utensils	6,414
33	Proper cooling equipment	6,383
22	Consumer advisory	6,166

DeSoto County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

30Actions on Record

$10,410Total Fines

$386Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

20Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Oct 29, 2025	Open Road Bar	$640	7--2025053957
Jan 12, 2026	China Kitchen	$400	7--2025086326
Dec 4, 2025	Azul Tequila Mexican Restaurant LLC	$400	7--2025066432
Mar 25, 2026	Azul Tequila Mexican Restaurant LLC	$400	7--2026003522
Jun 30, 2025	Yiyi's Bars Beers Cigars and Deli Shop	$400	7--2025042890

DeSoto County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

33Fire Violations

19Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	11
Other fire safety violation	7
Exit blocked or locked	6
Cooking without hood suppression	5
Propane tank stored inside building	4

DeSoto County 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. DeSoto County has 52 FDACS-regulated facilities with 100 inspections on record.

52Retail Facilities

100FDACS Inspections

DeSoto County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	22
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	18
2-102.11(A)	Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance	8
2-401.11	Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment,	8
4-302.14	Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of	7

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

DeSoto County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Circle K	3	102	1,574
Dollar General	3	57	2,871
7-Eleven	1	84	2,422
Dollar Tree	1	9	1,084
Save-A-Lot	1	36	399
The King Of Vape	1	0	6
Walmart	1	77	608
Aldi	1	2	310

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

DeSoto County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	2	109	0
Beef O Bradys	1	186	0
Dunkin	1	133	0
Popeyes	1	35	0
Culvers	1	20	0
McDonalds	1	112	0
Wendys	1	104	0
Chilis	1	203	0
Kfc	1	72	0
Taco Bell	1	102	1

DeSoto County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in DeSoto County?: DeSoto County, Florida has 96 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in DeSoto County?: The current pass rate for food establishments in DeSoto County is 80.4%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in DeSoto County this year?: 3 food establishments in DeSoto County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in DeSoto County?: The most frequently cited violations in DeSoto County are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in DeSoto County?: Subway has the most locations in DeSoto County with 2 establishments.
How does DeSoto County compare to the Florida state average?: DeSoto County has a pass rate of 80.4%, which is 5.6 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.5 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in DeSoto County?: Food establishments in DeSoto County have an average of 8.2 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in DeSoto County been assessed?: Food establishments in DeSoto County have been assessed $10,410 in fines across 30 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $386 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in DeSoto County restaurants?: 33 fire safety violations have been documented across 19 food establishments in DeSoto County. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in DeSoto County 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. DeSoto County, Florida has 52 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 100 inspections on record.

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