Franklin County — Food Safety Records
Franklin County, Florida has 46 food establishments with 707 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 80%, below the state average of 85.6%. Inspections average 3.4 violations per visit.
Most recent closure: Hole in the Wall Seafood and Raw Bar in Apalachicola, shut down August 18, 2026 for roach activity.
Largest fine: $400 assessed to Bjs Pizza and More INC in East Point on April 8, 2026.
Data from Florida DBPR. Updated October 2026.
Franklin County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages
Franklin County
80%
Pass Rate
80%
Florida Average
85.6%
Pass Rate
85.6%
Franklin County
3.4
Avg Violations / Inspection
3.4
Florida Average
4.7
Avg Violations / Inspection
4.7
Franklin County
2.17
Closures per 100 Facilities
2.17
Florida Average
1.94
Closures per 100 Facilities
1.94
Franklin County Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)
| Date | Business | City | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hole in the Wall Seafood and Raw Bar | Apalachicola | Roach activity |
Franklin County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)
| Date | Business | City | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishermans Wife Carrabelle | Carrabelle | 3 (1 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Burger King | Apalachicola | 7 (2 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Sandbar Social | East Point | 0 | Call Back - Complied |
Franklin County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations
| Code | Violation | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Consumer advisory | 7,126 |
| 31 | Clean multi-use utensils | 5,412 |
| 02 | Employee health policy | 4,173 |
| 08 | Proper hand/arm washing | 3,694 |
| 14 | Food contact surfaces | 3,684 |
Franklin County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines
Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)
| Date | Business | Fine | Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Bjs Pizza and More INC | $400 | 6--2026007924 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Crooked River Grill | $400 | 6--2025070849 |
Franklin County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations
Most Common Fire Safety Issues
| Issue | Citations |
|---|---|
| Cooking without hood suppression | 2 |
Franklin County: Notable Restaurants
Hole in the Wall Seafood and Raw Bar
27 inspections
86 violations
2 closures
El Jalisco
30 inspections
191 violations
1 closures
Owl Cafe
29 inspections
152 violations
1 closures
Mango Mike's
33 inspections
136 violations
1 closures
Fishermans Wife Carrabelle
19 inspections
65 violations
Sandbar Social
3 inspections
20 violations
Franklin County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)
| Chain | Locations | Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Burger King | 1 | 32 | 1 |
| Best Western | 1 | 25 | 0 |
Franklin County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ
- How many restaurants are in Franklin County?
- Franklin County, Florida has 46 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
- What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Franklin County?
- The current pass rate for food establishments in Franklin County is 80%. The Florida state average is 85.6%.
- How many restaurants were shut down in Franklin County this year?
- 1 food establishments in Franklin County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
- What are the most common health violations in Franklin County?
- The most frequently cited violations in Franklin County are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health policy.
- Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Franklin County?
- Subway has the most locations in Franklin County with 1 establishments.
- What was the most recent restaurant closure in Franklin County?
- Hole in the Wall Seafood and Raw Bar in Apalachicola was shut down on August 18, 2026 for roach activity.
- How does Franklin County compare to the Florida state average?
- Franklin County has a pass rate of 80%, which is 5.6 percentage points below the state average of 85.6%. The average violations per inspection is 3.4 compared to the state average of 4.68.
- How often are restaurants inspected in Franklin County?
- Food establishments in Franklin County have an average of 15.4 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
- How much in fines have restaurants in Franklin County been assessed?
- Food establishments in Franklin County have been assessed $4,800 in fines across 12 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $400 and the largest single fine was $800.
- How many fire safety violations have been found in Franklin County restaurants?
- 2 fire safety violations have been documented across 1 food establishments in Franklin County. The most common issue is cooking without hood suppression.
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Franklin County Restaurants & Food Establishments (45)
Island Espresso
112 E Gulf Beach DR, Saint George Island
0 inspections · 0 violationsMarket St Nutrition
45 Market ST, Apalachicola
0 inspections · 0 violationsCheek Ice Investments LLC
314 Saint James Ave, Carrabelle
0 inspections · 0 violationsCheek Ice Investments LLC
241 US Hwy 98, Apalachicola
0 inspections · 0 violationsCheek Ice Investments LLC
89 Island DR, Eastpoint
0 inspections · 0 violations