Dixie County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Dixie County, Florida has 58 food establishments with 432 inspections on record. The pass rate is 66.7%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.6 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Dairy Queen of Cross City in Cross City on September 22, 2025.

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

58Facilities
432Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
66.7%Pass Rate
5.6Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessCityInspectionsViolationsClosures
Samanthas Cypress Inn Cross City43 300 2
Dairy Queen of Cross City Cross City42 275 2
Hungry Howie’s Old Town27 105 2
Subway # 50803 Old Town21 82 2
Taste of Dixie Diner LLC Cross City30 223 1

Dixie County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Dixie County 66.7% Pass Rate 66.7%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Dixie County 5.6 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.6
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Dixie County 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0
Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Dixie County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessCityViolationsResult
Salt Creek Restaurant Suwannee7 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Dixie County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
14 Food contact surfaces 5,165
36 Proper ventilation 4,442
23 Chemical properly stored 4,188
08 Proper hand/arm washing 3,934
33 Proper cooling equipment 3,192

Dixie County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

15Actions on Record
$7,960Total Fines
$531Avg Fine
$1,600Largest Fine
9Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Sep 22, 2025 Dairy Queen of Cross City $800 5--2025041220
Oct 22, 2025 Dairy Queen of Cross City $800 5--2025046033
Jun 16, 2025 Hungry Howie’s $400 5--2025008054
Jul 14, 2025 Dairy Queen of Cross City $400 5--2025025645

Dixie County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

11Fire Violations
7Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Fire extinguisher in red zone 5
Other fire safety violation 3
Cooking without hood suppression 1
Propane tank stored inside building 1
Exit blocked or locked 1

Dixie 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. Dixie County has 40 FDACS-regulated facilities with 104 inspections on record.

40Retail Facilities
104FDACS Inspections

Dixie County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair 29
4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in 22
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning 18
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not 17
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 15

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Dixie County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Dollar General 4 57 2,871
Family Dollar 1 316 950
Dollar Tree 1 9 1,084
Shell 1 152 1,169

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Dixie County: Notable Restaurants

Samanthas Cypress Inn

Cross City · Most Closures

43 inspections 300 violations 2 closures

Dairy Queen of Cross City

Cross City · Most Closures

42 inspections 275 violations 2 closures

Hungry Howie’s

Old Town · Most Closures

27 inspections 105 violations 2 closures

Waters Edge Bar and Grill

Steinhatchee · Most Inspected

31 inspections 188 violations

Salt Creek Restaurant

Suwannee · Recently Inspected

28 inspections 176 violations

Sunset Seafood Bar & Grill

Horseshoe Beach · Recently Inspected

28 inspections 157 violations

Dixie County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Subway 2 129 2
Dairy Queen 1 275 2
McDonalds 1 71 0
Hardees 1 159 0

Dixie County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Dixie County?
Dixie County, Florida has 58 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Dixie County?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Dixie County is 66.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Dixie County?
The most frequently cited violations in Dixie County are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Dixie County?
Subway has the most locations in Dixie County with 2 establishments.
How does Dixie County compare to the Florida state average?
Dixie County has a pass rate of 66.7%, which is 19.3 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Dixie County?
Food establishments in Dixie County have an average of 7.4 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Dixie County been assessed?
Food establishments in Dixie County have been assessed $7,960 in fines across 15 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $531 and the largest single fine was $1,600.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Dixie County restaurants?
11 fire safety violations have been documented across 7 food establishments in Dixie County. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Dixie 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. Dixie County, Florida has 40 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 104 inspections on record.

Dixie County Restaurants & Food Establishments (58)

Cheek Pharmacy FDACS Retail

16734 SE 19 HWY, Cross City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Southern Sippers LLC FDACS Retail

842 NE 807th Ave, Old Town

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Advance Auto Parts # 9176 FDACS Retail

16724 SE Hwy 19, Cross City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF/TCS

Fizzy's Gourmet Soda FDACS Retail

1944 NE 206th Ave, Old Town

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Sunstop Market Store #357 FDACS Retail

15726 SE Highway 19, Cross City

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Family Dollar # 4268 FDACS Retail

16688 SE HIGHWAY 19, Cross City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Palm Cattle Company FDACS Retail

2 NE 453rd Ave, Old Town

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Suwannee Waterfront Market FDACS Retail

73 SE 228 STREET, Suwannee

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Pinner's Food Mart FDACS Retail

15958 SE Highway 19, Cross City

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Rick's Seafood FDACS Retail

216 SW 12TH ST, Cross City

FDACS Retail Food · Other Seafood Processing

Dollar General #18193 FDACS Retail

5335 NE Highway 349, Old Town

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Dollar General # 4715 FDACS Retail

75 NE 718TH ST, Old Town

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Star Food Mart FDACS Retail

111 NE 205 AVE, Cross City

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

All American Coffee LLC FDACS Retail

61 NE 683rd ST, Old Town

FDACS Retail Food · Acidified Food Canning

Fire Hiney FDACS Retail

1328 NE Highway 351, Cross City

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Jiffy Food Store # 1542 Hardee's FDACS Retail

25807 SE Highway 19, Old Town

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

Crazy by Rasel INC. FDACS Retail

27764 SE Highway 19, Old Town

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

David W Colson FDACS Retail

320 SE 868 AVE, Old Town

FDACS Retail Food · Other Seafood Processing