Ellenton — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Winghouse Bar and Grill 34 340 0
Sixty East 30 328 0
Ruby Tuesday 7149 35 222 0
King's Wok 24 215 0
Ellenton Cafe 31 208 0

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)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Ruby Tuesday 7149 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jj's Backyard 1 Call Back - Complied
Lee's Crab Trap II, INC 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Gateway Subs 2 Call Back - Complied

Ellenton Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Ellenton Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

24Actions on Record
$8,060Total Fines
$336Avg Fine
$1,160Largest Fine
14Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
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

IssueCitations
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.

DateFacilityProductReason
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

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Ellenton Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
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: Notable Restaurants

Ellenton: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Chipotle 1 18 0
Hungry Howies 1 188 0
Taco Bell 1 55 0
Chilis 1 149 0
Hampton Inn 1 25 0
Ruby Tuesday 1 222 0
Applebees 1 153 0
Gate 1 53 0
Popeyes 1 57 0
Wendys 1 101 0

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?
Chipotle 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 Restaurants & Food Establishments (56)

Dunkin Donuts/baskin Robbins

6420 US 301 N, Ellenton

17 inspections · 64 violations · Last: Aug 2025

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #194

3707 US 301 N, Ellenton

16 inspections · 57 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Taco Bell #36143

6025 N US 301, Ellenton

19 inspections · 55 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Gateway Subs

2215 60TH AVE E, Ellenton

19 inspections · 53 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Tropical Ice Cream-ellenton Premium Outlets

5347 FACTORY SHOPS BLVD #557C, Ellenton

12 inspections · 51 violations · Last: Aug 2025

Super 8

5218 17TH ST E, Ellenton

18 inspections · 44 violations · Last: Sep 2025

Jj's Backyard

3503 US 301, Ellenton

14 inspections · 31 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Red Roof Inn

4915 17TH ST E, Ellenton

14 inspections · 28 violations · Last: Jul 2025

Hampton Inn

5810 E 20 CT, Ellenton

11 inspections · 25 violations · Last: Jul 2025

Mitaka Ramen

5943 FACTORY SHOPS BLVD, Ellenton

7 inspections · 24 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Chipotle #3875

6020 US HWY 301 NORTH, Ellenton

14 inspections · 18 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Lee's Crab Trap II, INC

4815 17TH ST E, Ellenton

9 inspections · 12 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Legacy BBQ

2443 US HWY 301 N STE C, Ellenton

5 inspections · 11 violations · Last: Aug 2025

Crawfish and Crab Bayou

3412 US HWY 301 N #101, Ellenton

2 inspections · 9 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Vampire Penguin Ellenton

6202 US 301 N, Ellenton

3 inspections · 4 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Dollar Tree # 2180 FDACS Retail

6144 US Highway 301 N, Ellenton

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Ellenton Quick Mart LLC FDACS Retail

2413 US Highway 301 N, Ellenton

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

7-eleven Store #38144a - Durva INC FDACS Retail

6402 US Highway 301 N, Ellenton

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

At Home Stores LLC FDACS Retail

6126 US Highway 301 N, Ellenton

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

The Wellness Center of Ellenton FDACS Retail

7018 US Highway 301 N, Ellenton

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store