How many restaurants are in Ellenton?

Ellenton, Florida has 56 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Ellenton?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Ellenton is 100%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Ellenton?

The most frequently cited violations in Ellenton are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Ellenton?

Applebees has the most locations in Ellenton with 1 establishments.

How does Ellenton compare to the Florida state average?

Ellenton has a pass rate of 100%, which is 14 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.9 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Ellenton?

Food establishments in Ellenton have an average of 11.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Ellenton been assessed?

Food establishments in Ellenton have been assessed $8,060 in fines across 24 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $336 and the largest single fine was $1,160.

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

6 fire safety violations have been documented across 5 food establishments in Ellenton. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Ellenton 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. Ellenton, Florida has 22 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 43 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 1 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Ellenton. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Ellenton — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Overview

Ellenton, Florida has 56 food establishments with 668 inspections on record. The pass rate is 100%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.9 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $1,100 assessed to Hungry Howies #257 in Ellenton on April 16, 2026.

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

56Facilities

668Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

100%Pass Rate

4.9Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations
Winghouse Bar and Grill	34	340
Sixty East	30	328
Ruby Tuesday 7149	35	222
King's Wok	24	215
Ellenton Cafe	31	208

Ellenton Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Ellenton 100% Pass Rate 100%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Ellenton 4.9 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.9

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Ellenton 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Ellenton Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Apr 30	Ruby Tuesday 7149	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 16	Jj's Backyard	1	Call Back - Complied
Apr 15	Lee's Crab Trap II, INC	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 13	Gateway Subs	2	Call Back - Complied

Ellenton Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
36	Proper ventilation	8,935
14	Food contact surfaces	6,904
22	Consumer advisory	5,649
23	Chemical properly stored	5,144
41	Toilet facilities	4,902

Ellenton Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

24Actions on Record

$8,060Total Fines

$336Avg Fine

$1,160Largest Fine

14Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Apr 16, 2026	Hungry Howies #257	$1,100	7--2026013096
Sep 4, 2025	Hickory Hollow	$400	7--2025038549
Nov 13, 2025	Baja Fresh Mex	$400	7--2025060003
Feb 4, 2026	Hungry Howies #257	$200	7--2025091354
Feb 4, 2026	King's Wok	$200	7--2025091759
Aug 19, 2025	Oh Greek	$200	7--2025016109
Mar 31, 2026	Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar	$200	7--2026017374
Apr 27, 2026	Winghouse Bar and Grill	$160	7--2026011979

Ellenton Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

6Fire Violations

5Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	3
Other fire safety violation	2
Propane tank stored inside building	1

Ellenton 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. Ellenton has 22 FDACS-regulated facilities with 43 inspections on record and 1 stop-sale orders issued.

22Retail Facilities

43FDACS Inspections

1Stop-Sale Orders

Ellenton 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
Jul 8, 2022	Bulk Foods Superstore Establishment # 392900	— (Jason's)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 ADULTERATED* APPROVED SOURCE: Food obtained from approved …

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Ellenton FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
4-601.11(C)	Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food	4
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	2
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	2
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	2
3-302.11(A)(1)	Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from	2

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Ellenton Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	2	57	2,871
Auntie Annes	1	0	64
Dollar Tree	1	9	1,084
7-Eleven	1	84	2,422
Starbucks	1	77	1,170

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Ellenton: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Applebees	1	153
Gate	1	53
Popeyes	1	57
Wendys	1	101
Dunkin	1	64
McDonalds	1	65
Waffle House	1	86
Chipotle	1	18
Hungry Howies	1	188
Taco Bell	1	55

Ellenton Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Ellenton?: Ellenton, Florida has 56 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Ellenton?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Ellenton is 100%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Ellenton?: The most frequently cited violations in Ellenton are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Ellenton?: Applebees has the most locations in Ellenton with 1 establishments.
How does Ellenton compare to the Florida state average?: Ellenton has a pass rate of 100%, which is 14 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.9 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Ellenton?: Food establishments in Ellenton have an average of 11.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Ellenton been assessed?: Food establishments in Ellenton have been assessed $8,060 in fines across 24 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $336 and the largest single fine was $1,160.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Ellenton restaurants?: 6 fire safety violations have been documented across 5 food establishments in Ellenton. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Ellenton 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. Ellenton, Florida has 22 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 43 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Ellenton?: FDACS has issued 1 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Ellenton. 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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Ellenton — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Most-Inspected Facilities

Ellenton Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Ellenton Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Ellenton Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Ellenton Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Ellenton Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Ellenton Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

Ellenton FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

Ellenton FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Ellenton Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Ellenton: Notable Restaurants

Ruby Tuesday 7149

Winghouse Bar and Grill

Ellenton Cafe

Jj's Backyard

Lee's Crab Trap II, INC

Ellenton: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Ellenton Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

Ellenton Restaurants & Food Establishments (56)