Freeport — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Freeport, Florida has 30 food establishments with 242 inspections on record. The pass rate is 100%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 2.2 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $200 assessed to Li's Hot Wok Chinese Buffet in Freeport on October 29, 2025.

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

30Facilities
242Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
100%Pass Rate
2.2Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Li's Hot Wok Chinese Buffet 29 140 0
El Jacalito Restaurant Castro 19 77 0
Simply Southern Diner 25 67 0
Lc's Pizza & Subs 16 51 0
Bubba Jacks LLC 16 51 0

Freeport Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Freeport 100% Pass Rate 100%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Freeport 2.2 Avg Violations / Inspection 2.2
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Freeport 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0
Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Freeport Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
31 Clean multi-use utensils 2,447
14 Food contact surfaces 2,203
36 Proper ventilation 2,198
53 Outer openings protected 1,960
08 Proper hand/arm washing 1,474

Freeport Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

7Actions on Record
$1,800Total Fines
$257Avg Fine
$400Largest Fine
2Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Oct 29, 2025 Li's Hot Wok Chinese Buffet $200 6--2025074918

Freeport Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

1Fire Violations
1Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Propane tank stored inside building 1

Freeport 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. Freeport has 10 FDACS-regulated facilities with 16 inspections on record.

10Retail Facilities
16FDACS Inspections

Freeport FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair 1
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 1

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Freeport: Notable Restaurants

Li's Hot Wok Chinese Buffet

Freeport · Most Inspected

29 inspections 140 violations

Simply Southern Diner

Freeport · Most Inspected

25 inspections 67 violations

El Jacalito Restaurant Castro

Freeport · Most Inspected

19 inspections 77 violations

Pizza Co 850

Freeport · Recently Inspected

14 inspections 21 violations

Hamilton's Bistro

Freeport · Recently Inspected

11 inspections 4 violations

Freeport: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Dairy Queen 1 49 0
Taco Bell 1 18 0
Subway 1 6 0
McDonalds 1 19 0
Jersey Mikes 1 9 0
Waffle House 1 34 0

Freeport Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Freeport?
Freeport, Florida has 30 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Freeport?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Freeport is 100%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Freeport?
The most frequently cited violations in Freeport are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Freeport?
Dairy Queen has the most locations in Freeport with 1 establishments.
How does Freeport compare to the Florida state average?
Freeport has a pass rate of 100%, which is 14 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2.2 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Freeport?
Food establishments in Freeport have an average of 8.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Freeport been assessed?
Food establishments in Freeport have been assessed $1,800 in fines across 7 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $257 and the largest single fine was $400.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Freeport restaurants?
1 fire safety violations have been documented across 1 food establishments in Freeport. The most common issue is propane tank stored inside building.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Freeport 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. Freeport, Florida has 10 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 16 inspections on record.

Freeport Restaurants & Food Establishments (29)

Bad Byron's Specialty Food Products INC FDACS Retail

284 S Nick Wilson Way, Freeport

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

Kingdom Coffee LLC FDACS Retail

647 Whispering Creek Ave, Freeport

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Towdah Foods INC. FDACS Retail

190 Bear Creek Blvd, Freeport

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor (Free)

Register Family Farm FDACS Retail

1397 County Highway 83a E, Freeport

FDACS Retail Food · Honey Processor

Bada Beano Drive Thru Espresso FDACS Retail

1212 State Highway 20 W, Freeport

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Reddy Ice #473 FDACS Retail

289 Bulldog RD, Freeport

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Plant

Casey's #4697 FDACS Retail

16353 US Highway 331 S, Freeport

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Vw Publix 1351 FDACS Retail

16400 US HIGHWAY 331 S, Freeport

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Veronica's Health Crunch FDACS Retail

15890 331 Business Ste 1, Freeport

FDACS Retail Food · Other Non Perishable Processor