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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Subway | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Burger King | 1 | 25 | 1 |
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?
- Best Western 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)
Buddy Ward Seafood FDACS Retail
233 Water ST, Apalachicola
FDACS Retail Food · Shrimp (Whole, Bread, Shuck)Bay Leaf LLC FDACS Retail
35 Island Drive Suite 5, Eastpoint
FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store