How many restaurants are in Dunnellon?

Dunnellon, Florida has 38 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Dunnellon?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Dunnellon is 73.7%. The Florida state average is 85.8%.

What are the most common health violations in Dunnellon?

The most frequently cited violations in Dunnellon are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Dunnellon?

Subway has the most locations in Dunnellon with 2 establishments.

How does Dunnellon compare to the Florida state average?

Dunnellon has a pass rate of 73.7%, which is 12.1 percentage points below the state average of 85.8%. The average violations per inspection is 5.4 compared to the state average of 4.68.

How often are restaurants inspected in Dunnellon?

Food establishments in Dunnellon have an average of 22 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Dunnellon been assessed?

Food establishments in Dunnellon have been assessed $9,135 in fines across 23 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $397 and the largest single fine was $800.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Dunnellon restaurants?

17 fire safety violations have been documented across 13 food establishments in Dunnellon. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Dunnellon — Food Safety Records

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

Overview

Dunnellon, Florida has 38 food establishments with 836 inspections on record. The pass rate is 73.7%, below the state average of 85.8%. Inspections average 5.4 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $600 assessed to Tap in Tavern in Dunnellon on May 19, 2026.

Data from Florida DBPR. Updated August 2026.

38Facilities

836Inspections

0Closures 2026

73.7%Pass Rate

5.4Avg Violations

Dunnellon Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Dunnellon 73.7% Pass Rate 73.7%

Florida Average 85.8% Pass Rate 85.8%

Dunnellon 5.4 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.4

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Dunnellon 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 2 Closures per 100 Facilities 2

Dunnellon Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Jul 31	Kentucky Fried Chicken	10 (1 high)	Warning Issued
Jul 23	Tap in Tavern	8 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 23	Blue Gator of Dunnellon	0	Call Back - Complied
Jul 23	Blue Gator of Dunnellon	1 (1 high)	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Jul 21	Wendy's 11678	7 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 21	Blue Gator of Dunnellon	14 (4 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Jul 21	Blue Gator of Dunnellon	5 (2 high)	Warning Issued

Dunnellon Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
36	Proper ventilation	10,573
23	Chemical properly stored	8,117
22	Consumer advisory	6,879
14	Food contact surfaces	6,167
08	Proper hand/arm washing	5,703

Dunnellon Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

23Actions on Record

$9,135Total Fines

$397Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

16Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
May 19, 2026	Tap in Tavern	$600	5--2026022028

Dunnellon Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

17Fire Violations

13Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	13
Propane tank stored inside building	2
Exit blocked or locked	1
Other fire safety violation	1

Dunnellon: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	2	98	0
Dunkin	1	89	0
Sonic Drive-in	1	70	0
Dominos	1	33	0
McDonalds	1	109	1
Wendys	1	118	0
Comfort Suites	1	29	0
Kfc	1	120	0
Taco Bell	1	29	0
Hardees	1	66	0

Dunnellon Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Dunnellon?: Dunnellon, Florida has 38 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Dunnellon?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Dunnellon is 73.7%. The Florida state average is 85.8%.
What are the most common health violations in Dunnellon?: The most frequently cited violations in Dunnellon are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Dunnellon?: Subway has the most locations in Dunnellon with 2 establishments.
How does Dunnellon compare to the Florida state average?: Dunnellon has a pass rate of 73.7%, which is 12.1 percentage points below the state average of 85.8%. The average violations per inspection is 5.4 compared to the state average of 4.68.
How often are restaurants inspected in Dunnellon?: Food establishments in Dunnellon have an average of 22 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Dunnellon been assessed?: Food establishments in Dunnellon have been assessed $9,135 in fines across 23 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $397 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Dunnellon restaurants?: 17 fire safety violations have been documented across 13 food establishments in Dunnellon. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

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Dunnellon — Food Safety Records

Dunnellon Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Dunnellon Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Dunnellon Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Dunnellon Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Dunnellon Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Dunnellon: Notable Restaurants

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Oliver's

Pavarottis Pizza and Restaurant

Stumpknockers Restaurant

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Blue Gator of Dunnellon

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