How many restaurants are in Dunnellon?

Dunnellon, Florida has 72 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 85.9%.

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 12.2 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 5.3 compared to the state average of 4.66.

How often are restaurants inspected in Dunnellon?

Food establishments in Dunnellon have an average of 11.5 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.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Dunnellon 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. Dunnellon, Florida has 35 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 84 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 8 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Dunnellon. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Dunnellon — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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 72 food establishments with 829 inspections on record. The pass rate is 73.7%, below the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 5.3 violations per visit.

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

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

72Facilities

829Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

73.7%Pass Rate

5.3Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Swampys Bar & Grille	45	328	2
Oliver's	37	268	2
Pavarottis Pizza and Restaurant	32	217	2
Mariscos Vallarta Mexican Grill	18	119	2
Gruffs Tap & Grill	30	212	1

Dunnellon Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Dunnellon 73.7% Pass Rate 73.7%

Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%

Dunnellon 5.3 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.3

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Dunnellon 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Dunnellon Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Jun 15	Subway 57137	7 (1 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Jun 15	McDonald's	4 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 15	Tap in Tavern	0	Call Back - Complied

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 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. Dunnellon has 35 FDACS-regulated facilities with 84 inspections on record and 8 stop-sale orders issued.

35Retail Facilities

84FDACS Inspections

8Stop-Sale Orders

Dunnellon 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
Sep 23, 2025	A-to-z-discount-beverage-255634	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Sep 23, 2025	A-to-z-discount-beverage-255634	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Sep 23, 2025	A-to-z-discount-beverage-255634	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Sep 23, 2025	A-to-z-discount-beverage-255634	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Sep 23, 2025	A-to-z-discount-beverage-255634	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Sep 23, 2025	A-to-z-discount-beverage-255634	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Apr 1, 2024	Walmart #960 (main) Establishment #: 279230	— (Jenny-O)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Apr 1, 2024	Walmart #960 (main) Establishment #: 279230	— (Walmart # 960)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa…

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Dunnellon FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	5
4-204.11	Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature	4
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	4
4-601.11(C)	Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food	3
7-301.11	Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent	3

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Dunnellon Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	2	57	2,871
Shell	1	152	1,169
Sunoco	1	256	487
CVS	1	9	882
Publix	1	30	875
Subway	1	27	304
Winn-Dixie	1	170	584
Aldi	1	2	310

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Dunnellon: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	2	98	0
Hardees	1	66	0
Dunkin	1	89	0
Sonic Drive-in	1	70	0
Dominos	1	33	0
McDonalds	1	109	1
Wendys	1	111	0
Comfort Suites	1	29	0
Kfc	1	110	0
Taco Bell	1	29	0

Dunnellon Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Dunnellon?: Dunnellon, Florida has 72 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 85.9%.
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 12.2 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 5.3 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Dunnellon?: Food establishments in Dunnellon have an average of 11.5 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.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Dunnellon 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. Dunnellon, Florida has 35 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 84 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Dunnellon?: FDACS has issued 8 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Dunnellon. 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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