Franklin County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS
Franklin County, Florida has 63 food establishments with 678 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 79.5%, below the state average of 86.2%. Inspections average 3.3 violations per visit.
Largest fine: $400 assessed to Crooked River Grill in Carrabelle on November 6, 2025.
Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated April 2026.
Franklin County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages
Franklin County
79.5%
Pass Rate
79.5%
Florida Average
86.2%
Pass Rate
86.2%
Franklin County
3.3
Avg Violations / Inspection
3.3
Florida Average
4.7
Avg Violations / Inspection
4.7
Franklin County
1.59
Closures per 100 Facilities
1.59
Florida Average
1.46
Closures per 100 Facilities
1.46
Franklin County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)
| Date | Business | City | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up the Creek Raw Bar | Apalachicola | 4 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Blue Parrot Oceanfront Cafe | St George Island | 5 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Up to No Good Tavern at the Grill | Apalachicola | 2 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Fathoms Steam & Raw Bar | Carrabelle | 9 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Bjs Pizza and More INC | East Point | 4 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
Franklin County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations
| Code | Violation | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Consumer advisory | 166 |
| 31 | Clean multi-use utensils | 132 |
| 08 | Proper hand/arm washing | 94 |
| 02 | Employee health policy | 93 |
| 11 | Food in good condition | 89 |
Franklin County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines
Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)
| Date | Business | Fine | Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | Crooked River Grill | $400 | 6--2025070849 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Marine Street Grill | $320 | 6--2025078893 |
Franklin County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations
Most Common Fire Safety Issues
| Issue | Citations |
|---|---|
| Cooking without hood suppression | 2 |
Franklin 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. Franklin County has 38 FDACS-regulated facilities with 79 inspections on record and 105 stop-sale orders issued.
Franklin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B-b-bar-b-que-mfd2950071 | Apalachicola | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. | |
| B-b-bar-b-que-mfd2950071 | Apalachicola | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Commen… | |
| B-b-bar-b-que-mfd2950071 | Apalachicola | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa… | |
| B-b-bar-b-que-mfd2950071 | Apalachicola | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa… | |
| Big-top-supermarket-285680 | Eastpoint | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, ro… | |
| Ami-101-food-mart-414017 | Eastpoint | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Food Identification: Food prope… | |
| Big-top-supermarket-285680 | Eastpoint | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food obtained … | |
| Big-top-supermarket-285680 | Eastpoint | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food in good c… | |
| Big-top-supermarket-285680 | Eastpoint | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa… | |
| Big-top-supermarket-285680 | Eastpoint | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa… |
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Franklin County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations
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Franklin County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)
| Chain | Locations | Stop-Sale Orders | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Dollar | 2 | 316 | 1,063 |
| Dollar General | 1 | 57 | 2,877 |
Franklin County: Notable Restaurants
El Jalisco
30 inspections
191 violations
1 closures
Owl Cafe
28 inspections
146 violations
1 closures
Mango Mike's
33 inspections
136 violations
1 closures
Up the Creek Raw Bar
24 inspections
74 violations
Blue Parrot Oceanfront Cafe
18 inspections
107 violations
Up to No Good Tavern at the Grill
22 inspections
47 violations
1 closures
Franklin County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)
| Chain | Locations | Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Burger King | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Best Western | 1 | 25 | 0 |
Franklin County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ
- How many restaurants are in Franklin County?
- Franklin County, Florida has 63 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 79.5%. The Florida state average is 86.2%.
- 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, Proper hand/arm washing.
- Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Franklin County?
- Subway has the most locations in Franklin County with 1 establishments.
- How does Franklin County compare to the Florida state average?
- Franklin County has a pass rate of 79.5%, which is 6.7 percentage points below the state average of 86.2%. The average violations per inspection is 3.3 compared to the state average of 4.67.
- How often are restaurants inspected in Franklin County?
- Food establishments in Franklin County have an average of 10.8 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 $4,720 in fines across 12 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $393 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.
- Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Franklin 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. Franklin County, Florida has 38 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 79 inspections on record.
- How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Franklin County?
- FDACS has issued 105 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Franklin County, including 4 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.
Franklin County Restaurants & Food Establishments (62)
Peralta International Market Y Mas LLC FDACS Retail
29 Island DR Ste 3, Eastpoint
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with PerishablesAmi 101 Food Mart FDACS Retail
140 Franklin Blvd, Eastpoint
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged IceBay Front Station FDACS Retail
441 US Highway 98, Apalachicola
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FSAmison Seafood FDACS Retail
569 Brownsville RD, Apalachicola
FDACS Retail Food · Shrimp ProcessingSugar Kingdom FDACS Retail
119 Franklin Blvd, St. George Island
FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food ShopsBuy-rite Drugs # 0008 FDACS Retail
117 Avenue E, Apalachicola
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHFHarley Allens Seafood FDACS Retail
462a US Highway 98, Apalachicola
FDACS Retail Food · Seafood Market RetailIsland View Seafood FDACS Retail
326 Patton DR, Eastpoint
FDACS Retail Food · Seafood Market RetailA+ Smoke-shop FDACS Retail
710 SE AVE B unit 1 & 2, Carrabelle
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHFUp the Street FDACS Retail
29 Ave E 31 Ave E, Apalachicola
FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food ShopsBarber's Seafood INC FDACS Retail
510 US Highway 98, Eastpoint
FDACS Retail Food · Other Seafood ProcessingFamily Dollar #32869 FDACS Retail
204 Highway 98, Carrabelle
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with PerishablesFlowers Baking Company Warehouse FDACS Retail
409 AVENUE A SE, Carrabelle
FDACS Retail Food · Dry StorageLanark Market FDACS Retail
2348 Highway 98 E, Carrabelle
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FSWater Street Seafood INC. FDACS Retail
592 US Highway 98, Apalachicola
FDACS Retail Food · Fish (Bread, Smoke, Portion)B & B Bar B Que FDACS Retail
130 AVE E, Apalachicola
FDACS Retail Food · Food ServiceApalachicola Smoked Fish Dip Company FDACS Retail
301 Market ST, Apalachicola
FDACS Retail Food · Fish (Bread, Smoke, Portion)Dollar General # 9021 FDACS Retail
176 US Highway 98, Eastpoint
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with PerishablesFamily Dollar #32245 FDACS Retail
198 US Hwy 98, Eastpoint
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with PerishablesFisherman Choice Bait and Tackle FDACS Retail
330 US Highway 98, Eastpoint
FDACS Retail Food · Seafood Market Retail