How many restaurants are in Franklin County?

Franklin County, Florida has 76 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%.

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?

Burger King 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 6.5 percentage points below the state average of 86%. 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 9 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 $5,120 in fines across 13 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $394 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 39 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 80 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 91 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 — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Franklin County Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Franklin County, Florida has 76 food establishments with 684 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 79.5%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 3.3 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Bjs Pizza and More INC in East Point on April 8, 2026.

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

76Facilities

684Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

79.5%Pass Rate

3.3Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	City	Inspections	Violations	Closures
El Jalisco	Saint George Island	30	191	1
Owl Cafe	Apalachicola	29	152	1
Mango Mike's	St. George Island	33	136	1
Crooked River Grill	Carrabelle	24	105	1
Beach Pit	Saint George Island	22	95	1

Franklin County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Franklin County 79.5% Pass Rate 79.5%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Franklin County 3.3 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.3

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Franklin County 1.32 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.32

Florida Average 1.38 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.38

Franklin County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	City	Violations	Result
May 18	Owl Cafe	Apalachicola	6	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Bjs Pizza and More INC	East Point	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 30	Bjs Pizza and More INC	East Point	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 28	Gibson Inn	Apalachicola	0	Call Back - Complied
Apr 28	Pirate's Cove	Carrabelle	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

13Actions on Record

$5,120Total Fines

$394Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

10Facilities Fined

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
Feb 20, 2026	Marine Street Grill	$320	6--2025078893

Franklin County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

2Fire Violations

1Facilities Cited

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 39 FDACS-regulated facilities with 80 inspections on record and 91 stop-sale orders issued.

39Retail Facilities

80FDACS Inspections

91Stop-Sale Orders

4Orders in 2026

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
Feb 24, 2026	B-b-bar-b-que-mfd2950071	Apalachicola	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated.
Feb 23, 2026	B-b-bar-b-que-mfd2950071	Apalachicola	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Commen…
Feb 23, 2026	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…
Feb 23, 2026	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…
Dec 29, 2025	Big-top-supermarket-285680	Eastpoint	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, ro…
Dec 10, 2025	Ami-101-food-mart-414017	Eastpoint	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Food Identification: Food prope…
Dec 9, 2025	Big-top-supermarket-285680	Eastpoint	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food obtained …
Dec 9, 2025	Big-top-supermarket-285680	Eastpoint	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food in good c…
Dec 9, 2025	Big-top-supermarket-285680	Eastpoint	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa…
Dec 9, 2025	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

Code	Violation	Citations
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	19
6-202.15	Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or	13
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	11
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	11
5-205.15(B)	Plumbing system not maintained in good repair	10

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Franklin County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Family Dollar	2	316	950
Dollar General	1	57	2,871

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Franklin County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Burger King	1	25	1
Best Western	1	25	0
Subway	1	35	0

Franklin County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Franklin County?: Franklin County, Florida has 76 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%.
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?: Burger King 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 6.5 percentage points below the state average of 86%. 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 9 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 $5,120 in fines across 13 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $394 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 39 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 80 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Franklin County?: FDACS has issued 91 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 (75)

Amison Seafood FDACS Retail

569 Brownsville RD, Apalachicola

FDACS Retail Food · Shrimp Processing

Anglers Edge Marine LLC FDACS Retail

2325 Highway 98 E, Carrabelle

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Buddy Ward Seafood FDACS Retail

233 Water ST, Apalachicola

FDACS Retail Food · Shrimp (Whole, Bread, Shuck)

Barber's Seafood INC FDACS Retail

510 US Highway 98, Eastpoint

FDACS Retail Food · Other Seafood Processing

Fisherman Choice Bait and Tackle FDACS Retail

330 US Highway 98, Eastpoint

FDACS Retail Food · Seafood Market Retail

Sugar Kingdom FDACS Retail

119 Franklin Blvd, St. George Island

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Ami 101 Food Mart FDACS Retail

140 Franklin Blvd, Eastpoint

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Southern Charms Lemonade & Drink Stop FDACS Retail

431 Brownsville RD, Apalachicola

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor (Free)

Bayside Coffee Co FDACS Retail

105 W Gulf Beach DR, St. George Island

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Bay Leaf LLC FDACS Retail

35 Island Drive Suite 5, Eastpoint

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store

Harley Allens Seafood FDACS Retail

462a US Highway 98, Apalachicola

FDACS Retail Food · Seafood Market Retail

Water Street Seafood INC. FDACS Retail

592 US Highway 98, Apalachicola

FDACS Retail Food · Fish (Bread, Smoke, Portion)

Beach Bum Nutrition FDACS Retail

135 W Gorrie DR, Eastpoint