Dover — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Dover, Florida has 26 food establishments with 91 inspections on record. The pass rate is 100%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 3.7 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Taqueria La Villita in Dover on November 3, 2025.

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

26Facilities
91Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
100%Pass Rate
3.7Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Nidias Latin Grill 26 95 0
Diamond Hill Golf Club LLC 14 62 0
Burger King #9871 14 57 0
McDonalds Restaurant #4514 14 56 0
Strawberry Bakery Cafe 7 34 0

Dover Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Dover 100% Pass Rate 100%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Dover 3.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.7
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Dover 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0
Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Dover Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Diamond Hill Golf Club LLC 5 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Dover Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
14 Food contact surfaces 1,225
31 Clean multi-use utensils 742
53 Outer openings protected 737
08 Proper hand/arm washing 736
50 Adequate lighting 734

Dover Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

8Actions on Record
$4,640Total Fines
$580Avg Fine
$1,240Largest Fine
3Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Nov 3, 2025 Taqueria La Villita $400 3--2025039467

Dover Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

5Fire Violations
3Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Exit blocked or locked 4
Other fire safety violation 1

Dover 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. Dover has 20 FDACS-regulated facilities with 33 inspections on record and 46 stop-sale orders issued.

20Retail Facilities
33FDACS Inspections
46Stop-Sale Orders
42Orders in 2026

Dover 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.

DateFacilityProductReason
Country Deli & Grocery Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Country Deli & Grocery Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Country Deli & Grocery Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Country Deli & Grocery Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Country Deli & Grocery Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Country Deli & Grocery Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Country Deli & Grocery Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When correct…
Country Deli & Grocery Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When correct…
Country Deli & Grocery Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When correct…
Country Deli & Grocery Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When correct…

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Dover FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 5
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all 4
6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or 3
4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of 3
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food 3

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Dover Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Dunkin 1 13 347
Dollar General 1 57 2,871

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Dover: Notable Restaurants

Nidias Latin Grill

Dover · Most Inspected

26 inspections 95 violations

Diamond Hill Golf Club LLC

Dover · Most Inspected

14 inspections 62 violations

Burger King #9871

Dover · Most Inspected

14 inspections 57 violations

Strawberry Bakery Cafe

Dover · Recently Inspected

7 inspections 34 violations

Dover: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Hungry Howies 1 20 0
Dunkin 1 19 0
Burger King 1 57 0
McDonalds 1 56 0

Dover Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Dover?
Dover, Florida has 26 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Dover?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Dover is 100%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Dover?
The most frequently cited violations in Dover are: Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Dover?
Hungry Howies has the most locations in Dover with 1 establishments.
How does Dover compare to the Florida state average?
Dover has a pass rate of 100%, which is 14 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Dover?
Food establishments in Dover have an average of 3.5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Dover been assessed?
Food establishments in Dover have been assessed $4,640 in fines across 8 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $580 and the largest single fine was $1,240.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Dover restaurants?
5 fire safety violations have been documented across 3 food establishments in Dover. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Dover 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. Dover, Florida has 20 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 33 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Dover?
FDACS has issued 46 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Dover, including 42 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Dover Restaurants & Food Establishments (26)

Country Deli & Grocery FDACS Retail

13606 US 92 E dover fl 33527, Dover

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

Black Rock Nutraceuticals FDACS Retail

2627 Red Fern DR, Dover

FDACS Retail Food · Hemp Online Sales

The Coffee Divas & Co. FDACS Retail

1227 Rushgrove Cir, Dover

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

El Solecito #1 FDACS Retail

14670 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, Dover

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service

Tampa Bay Fisheries-70058 FDACS Retail

3060 GALLAGHER RD, Dover

FDACS Retail Food · Catering

El Paraiso FDACS Retail

14670 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Dover

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service