How many restaurants are in Escambia County?

Escambia County, Florida has 757 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Escambia County?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Escambia County is 87.5%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Escambia County this year?

10 food establishments in Escambia County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Escambia County?

The most frequently cited violations in Escambia County are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Escambia County?

Subway has the most locations in Escambia County with 20 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Escambia County?

Delicious Donuts in Pensacola was shut down on April 29, 2026 for fly activity.

How does Escambia County compare to the Florida state average?

Escambia County has a pass rate of 87.5%, which is 1.5 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Escambia County?

Food establishments in Escambia County have an average of 15.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Escambia County been assessed?

Food establishments in Escambia County have been assessed $87,680 in fines across 247 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $362 and the largest single fine was $1,040.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Escambia County restaurants?

161 fire safety violations have been documented across 93 food establishments in Escambia County. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Escambia County 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. Escambia County, Florida has 83 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 188 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 37 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Escambia County. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Escambia County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Escambia County Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Escambia County, Florida has 757 food establishments with 11,788 inspections on record. 10 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 87.5%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 2 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Delicious Donuts in Pensacola, shut down April 29, 2026 for fly activity.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Dwarf Chicken in Pensacola on May 14, 2025.

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

757Facilities

11,784Total Inspections

10Closures 2026

87.5%Pass Rate

2Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	City	Inspections	Violations	Closures
La Barra Del Taco	Pensacola	48	175	5
Captain D's	Pensacola	39	163	3
Fisherman's Corner Restaurant	Pensacola	35	159	3
Waldo's Chicken & Beer	Pensacola	25	92	3
Dwarf Chicken	Pensacola	46	88	3

Escambia County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Escambia County 87.5% Pass Rate 87.5%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Escambia County 2 Avg Violations / Inspection 2

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Escambia County 1.32 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.32

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Escambia County Restaurants: Recent Closures (4)

Date	Business	City	Reason
Apr 29, 2026	Delicious Donuts	Pensacola	Fly activity
Apr 22, 2026	Dwarf Chicken	Pensacola	Roach activity
Apr 14, 2026	Fisherman's Corner Restaurant	Pensacola	Rodent activity
Feb 26, 2026	Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse	Pensacola	Roach activity

Escambia County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	City	Violations	Result
May 8	Dynamic Food Service	Cantonment	3 (3 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 8	Louisiana Crawfish & Seafood INC	Pensacola	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 8	Coastal County Brewing Company	Pensacola	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 8	Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse	Pensacola	1	Call Back - Complied
May 7	Crazy Horse Cafe	Pensacola	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Rockys Bar	Pensacola	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Nelsons Liquor and Lounge	Pensacola	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Chasers Liquor and Lounge	Pensacola	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse	Pensacola	1	Call Back - Extension given, pending
May 7	Quality Inn	Pensacola	12 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Escambia County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	31,289
36	Proper ventilation	27,350
03	Employee health reporting	26,242
08	Proper hand/arm washing	17,319
53	Outer openings protected	16,588

Escambia County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

247Actions on Record

$87,680Total Fines

$362Avg Fine

$1,040Largest Fine

159Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
May 14, 2025	Dwarf Chicken	$800	6--2025031727
Jul 17, 2025	Rio Bravo	$800	6--2025046744
Oct 23, 2025	Casino Beach Bar	$400	6--2025056817
Sep 8, 2025	Islander Food Shack	$400	6--2025054964
Oct 14, 2025	Islander Food Shack	$400	6--2025068113
Sep 17, 2025	Wayback Burgers	$400	6--2025061142
Feb 2, 2026	University Pines	$400	6--2026001573
Oct 6, 2025	Sabine Sandbar Sunset Bar and Grill	$400	6--2025054986
Jun 16, 2025	Sky Zone Pensacola	$400	6--2025040146
Aug 14, 2025	Zaxby's	$400	6--2025049022

Escambia County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

161Fire Violations

93Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	69
Other fire safety violation	39
Exit blocked or locked	21
Missing boiler certificate/report	11
Cooking without hood suppression	7
Propane tank stored inside building	7
Fire alarm/smoke detector issue	7

Escambia County 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. Escambia County has 83 FDACS-regulated facilities with 188 inspections on record and 37 stop-sale orders issued.

83Retail Facilities

188FDACS Inspections

37Stop-Sale Orders

Escambia County 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	City	Product	Reason
Dec 20, 2024	Ajs-seafood-chicken-and-grill-c-mfd2750645	Pensacola	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(3)(f), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190., F.S.* Controlled Substance
Dec 20, 2024	Ajs-seafood-chicken-and-grill-c-mfd2750645	Pensacola	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(3)(f), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190., F.S.* Controlled Substance
Dec 20, 2024	Ajs-seafood-chicken-and-grill-c-mfd2750645	Pensacola	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(3)(f), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190., F.S.* Controlled Substance
Dec 20, 2024	Ajs-seafood-chicken-and-grill-c-mfd2750645	Pensacola	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(3)(f), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190., F.S.* Controlled Substance
Aug 30, 2024	Faye-babys-kitchen-mfd2750676	Pensacola	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Jul 30, 2024	Food-giant-600-establishment-12421-12421	Century	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa…
Mar 13, 2024	Country Fresh Cafe Establishment #: 367786	Cantonment	— (Flying Horse)	FS 581.217 Distribution and Retail Sale of Hemp Extract. * Attractive to Childre…
Mar 13, 2024	Country Fresh Cafe Establishment #: 367786	Cantonment	— (Flying Horse)	FS 581.217 Distribution and Retail Sale of Hemp Extract. * Attractive to Childre…
Mar 13, 2024	Country Fresh Cafe Establishment #: 367786	Cantonment	— (Flying Horse)	FS 581.217 Distribution and Retail Sale of Hemp Extract. * Attractive to Childre…
Mar 13, 2024	Country Fresh Cafe Establishment #: 367786	Cantonment	— (Flying Horse)	FS 581.217 Distribution and Retail Sale of Hemp Extract. * Attractive to Childre…

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Escambia County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
5-501.17	Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary	18
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	14
7-201.11	Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,	10
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	10
3-302.11(A)(1)	Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from	10

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Escambia County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	10	57	2,871
Subway	8	27	304
Family Dollar	2	316	950
CVS	2	9	882
Sarku Japan	1	0	8
Dominos	1	20	89
Jersey Mikes	1	0	1

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Escambia County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	20	501	1
Waffle House	17	702	0
McDonalds	15	542	0
Burger King	11	265	1
Dominos	10	156	0
Whataburger	10	224	0
Popeyes	8	164	0
Wendys	7	218	0
Holiday Inn	7	171	0
Firehouse Subs	6	143	0

Escambia County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Escambia County?: Escambia County, Florida has 757 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Escambia County?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Escambia County is 87.5%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Escambia County this year?: 10 food establishments in Escambia County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Escambia County?: The most frequently cited violations in Escambia County are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Escambia County?: Subway has the most locations in Escambia County with 20 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Escambia County?: Delicious Donuts in Pensacola was shut down on April 29, 2026 for fly activity.
How does Escambia County compare to the Florida state average?: Escambia County has a pass rate of 87.5%, which is 1.5 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Escambia County?: Food establishments in Escambia County have an average of 15.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Escambia County been assessed?: Food establishments in Escambia County have been assessed $87,680 in fines across 247 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $362 and the largest single fine was $1,040.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Escambia County restaurants?: 161 fire safety violations have been documented across 93 food establishments in Escambia County. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Escambia County 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. Escambia County, Florida has 83 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 188 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Escambia County?: FDACS has issued 37 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Escambia County. 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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