Gadsden County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS
Gadsden County, Florida has 106 food establishments with 1,006 inspections on record. The pass rate is 87.7%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 2.6 violations per visit.
Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.
Most-Inspected Facilities
| Business | City | Inspections | Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denny's #8566 | Midway | 31 | 154 | 2 |
| Las Delicias | Quincy | 24 | 168 | 1 |
| Aj's Chicken & Things | Quincy | 26 | 153 | 1 |
| May Flower Chinese Restaurant | Quincy | 26 | 120 | 1 |
| Cj's Kitchen Bar & BBQ Smoke House | Chattahoochee | 29 | 107 | 1 |
Gadsden County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages
Gadsden County
87.7%
Pass Rate
87.7%
Florida Average
86%
Pass Rate
86%
Gadsden County
2.6
Avg Violations / Inspection
2.6
Florida Average
4.7
Avg Violations / Inspection
4.7
Gadsden County
0
Closures per 100 Facilities
0
Florida Average
1.37
Closures per 100 Facilities
1.37
Gadsden County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)
| Date | Business | City | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mickeys Diner | Havana | 1 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
Gadsden County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations
| Code | Violation | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Proper ventilation | 6,844 |
| 35 | Single-use items | 2,216 |
| 31 | Clean multi-use utensils | 1,763 |
| 53 | Outer openings protected | 1,757 |
| 23 | Chemical properly stored | 1,474 |
Gadsden County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines
Gadsden County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations
Most Common Fire Safety Issues
| Issue | Citations |
|---|---|
| Fire extinguisher in red zone | 4 |
| Other fire safety violation | 1 |
Gadsden 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. Gadsden County has 50 FDACS-regulated facilities with 87 inspections on record and 97 stop-sale orders issued.
Gadsden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows Grocery | Quincy | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling | |
| Meadows Grocery | Quincy | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling | |
| Meadows Grocery | Quincy | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | ss. 893.03(1)(a) and 893.035, F.S., Department of Legal Affairs Emergency Rule 2… | |
| Meadows Grocery | Quincy | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | ss. 893.03(1)(a) and 893.035, F.S., Department of Legal Affairs Emergency Rule 2… | |
| Meadows Grocery | Quincy | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved … | |
| Meadows Grocery | Quincy | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Required Records Available/Prov… | |
| Fill-save-347381 | Quincy | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:… | |
| Fill-save-347381 | Quincy | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: | |
| Fill-save-347381 | Quincy | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:… | |
| Fill-save-347381 | Quincy | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements Comments… |
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Gadsden County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations
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Gadsden County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)
| Chain | Locations | Stop-Sale Orders | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar General | 3 | 57 | 2,871 |
| CVS | 2 | 9 | 882 |
| Walgreens | 1 | 1 | 743 |
| Dennys | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Dollar Tree | 1 | 9 | 1,084 |
Gadsden County: Notable Restaurants
Denny's #8566
31 inspections
154 violations
2 closures
Las Delicias
24 inspections
168 violations
1 closures
Aj's Chicken & Things
26 inspections
153 violations
1 closures
Lindy's Chicken
32 inspections
209 violations
Laredo Grill of Quincy, INC
31 inspections
146 violations
Mickeys Diner
11 inspections
41 violations
Gadsden County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)
| Chain | Locations | Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 3 | 134 | 0 |
| Burger King | 1 | 105 | 1 |
| Hampton Inn | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Kfc | 1 | 76 | 0 |
| Dennys | 1 | 154 | 2 |
| Hungry Howies | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Quality Inn | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Comfort Inn | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Holiday Inn | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Popeyes | 1 | 24 | 0 |
Gadsden County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ
- How many restaurants are in Gadsden County?
- Gadsden County, Florida has 106 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
- What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Gadsden County?
- The current pass rate for food establishments in Gadsden County is 87.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.
- What are the most common health violations in Gadsden County?
- The most frequently cited violations in Gadsden County are: Proper ventilation, Single-use items, Clean multi-use utensils.
- Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Gadsden County?
- Subway has the most locations in Gadsden County with 3 establishments.
- How does Gadsden County compare to the Florida state average?
- Gadsden County has a pass rate of 87.7%, which is 1.7 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.
- How often are restaurants inspected in Gadsden County?
- Food establishments in Gadsden County have an average of 9.5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
- How much in fines have restaurants in Gadsden County been assessed?
- Food establishments in Gadsden County have been assessed $7,920 in fines across 22 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $360 and the largest single fine was $800.
- How many fire safety violations have been found in Gadsden County restaurants?
- 5 fire safety violations have been documented across 4 food establishments in Gadsden County. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
- Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Gadsden 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. Gadsden County, Florida has 50 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 87 inspections on record.
- How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Gadsden County?
- FDACS has issued 97 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Gadsden County, including 6 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.
Gadsden County Restaurants & Food Establishments (102)
Reynolds Donut Shop FDACS Retail
103 N Madison ST, Quincy
FDACS Retail Food · Retail BakeryVw Walmart Supercenter 0488 FDACS Retail
1940 Pat Thomas Pkwy, Quincy
FDACS Retail Food · Vended WaterKatie's Cakes and Catering FDACS Retail
108 E 7th Ave, Havana
FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery w/FSConcord Country Store Establishment #: 376311 FDACS Retail
4354 Concord RD, Havana
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice Inspected By: MICAH HOLMBECKDollar Tree #5763 Establishment #: 367501 FDACS Retail
1520 W Jefferson ST, Quincy
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables Inspected By: YOLANDA SYLVE,Name: Quincy Liquors Establishment # 274466 FDACS Retail
Address: 203 W Crawford ST, Quincy
FDACS Retail Food · Type: Minor Outlet w/Limited Food Service Inspected By: YOLANDA SYLVE,J & a Seafood Plus Establishment #: 407681 FDACS Retail
21 S Madison ST, Quincy
FDACS Retail Food · Seafood Market Retail Inspected By: YOLANDA SYLVE,Food for Less Havana LLC FDACS Retail
102 E 1st Ave, Havana
FDACS Retail Food · SupermarketIra's Seafood Market FDACS Retail
731 Lincoln DR, Chattahoochee
FDACS Retail Food · Seafood Market RetailVw Family Dollar 1018 FDACS Retail
104 E 1st Ave, Havana
FDACS Retail Food · Vended WaterMeadows Grocery FDACS Retail
5335 Greensboro Hwy, Quincy
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with PerishablesGadsden County Ice Co. INC. FDACS Retail
1135 W Jefferson ST, Quincy
FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self VendingGadsden County Ice Co. INC. FDACS Retail
403 N Main ST, Havana
FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self VendingUnfi Distribution Company LLC FDACS Retail
1797 Pat Thomas Pkwy, Quincy
FDACS Retail Food · Dry StorageTbc Big Bend INC. FDACS Retail
6749 Ben Bostic RD, Quincy
FDACS Retail Food · Dry StorageBrown Produce Farms INC FDACS Retail
663 Carolina RD S, Quincy
FDACS Retail Food · Other Perishable ProcessingAntojitos Y Variedades FDACS Retail
2155 W Jefferson ST Unit Aa5, Quincy
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food ServiceGolden Falcon Country Liquors FDACS Retail
4091 BAINBRIDGE HWY, Quincy
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHFDollar General Store # FDACS Retail
20 North G F & A Drive, Quincy
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with PerishablesGene and Michaels Enterprises LLC FDACS Retail
2155 W Jefferson ST, Quincy
FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage