How many restaurants are in Gulf Breeze?

Gulf Breeze, Florida has 99 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Gulf Breeze?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Gulf Breeze is 91%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Gulf Breeze this year?

1 food establishments in Gulf Breeze have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Gulf Breeze?

The most frequently cited violations in Gulf Breeze are: Employee health policy, Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Gulf Breeze?

Waffle House has the most locations in Gulf Breeze with 2 establishments.

How does Gulf Breeze compare to the Florida state average?

Gulf Breeze has a pass rate of 91%, which is 5 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Gulf Breeze?

Food establishments in Gulf Breeze have an average of 10.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Gulf Breeze been assessed?

Food establishments in Gulf Breeze have been assessed $5,730 in fines across 18 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $318 and the largest single fine was $400.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Gulf Breeze restaurants?

10 fire safety violations have been documented across 9 food establishments in Gulf Breeze. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Gulf Breeze 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. Gulf Breeze, Florida has 35 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 61 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Gulf Breeze?

FDACS has issued 2 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Gulf Breeze. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Gulf Breeze — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Overview

Gulf Breeze, Florida has 99 food establishments with 1,045 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 91%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 2 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Sweet Frog Gulf Breeze in Gulf Breeze on September 17, 2025.

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

99Facilities

1,045Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

91%Pass Rate

2Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant Gulf Breeze INC	30	205	1
Pedro's Taco and Tequila Bar	20	137	1
Pointe	32	96	1
Dunkin Donuts	19	57	1
Sweet Frog Gulf Breeze	19	27	1

Gulf Breeze Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Gulf Breeze 91% Pass Rate 91%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Gulf Breeze 2 Avg Violations / Inspection 2

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Gulf Breeze 1.01 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.01

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Gulf Breeze Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Apr 29	Chick-fil-a at Gulf Breeze	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 28	Waffle House #1262	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 28	Papa Nalu Aloha Grill	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 28	Taste of Thai	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 27	Pointe	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Gulf Breeze Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
02	Employee health policy	2,470
53	Outer openings protected	1,973
36	Proper ventilation	1,967
08	Proper hand/arm washing	1,247
31	Clean multi-use utensils	995

Gulf Breeze Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

18Actions on Record

$5,730Total Fines

$318Avg Fine

$400Largest Fine

9Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Sep 17, 2025	Sweet Frog Gulf Breeze	$400	6--2025061138

Gulf Breeze Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

10Fire Violations

9Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Other fire safety violation	7
Cooking without hood suppression	2
Fire extinguisher in red zone	1

Gulf Breeze 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. Gulf Breeze has 35 FDACS-regulated facilities with 61 inspections on record and 2 stop-sale orders issued.

35Retail Facilities

61FDACS Inspections

2Stop-Sale Orders

Gulf Breeze 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	Product	Reason
Sep 18, 2024	Texaco-0303-364948	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated.
Sep 18, 2024	Texaco-0303-364948	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated.

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Gulf Breeze FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	8
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	2
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	2
5-205.11	Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee	1
4-601.11(C)	Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food	1

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Gulf Breeze Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	2	57	2,871
Starbucks	2	77	1,170
Winn-Dixie	2	170	584
Crumbl Cookies	1	1	180
Subway	1	27	304
Walmart	1	77	608
Circle K	1	102	1,574
CVS	1	9	882

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Gulf Breeze: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Waffle House	2	79	0
McDonalds	2	55	0
Chick-fil-a	1	20	0
First Watch	1	0	0
Jersey Mikes	1	19	0
Papa Johns	1	14	0
Subway	1	19	1
Wendys	1	21	0
Baskin Robbins	1	19	0
Firehouse Subs	1	16	0

Gulf Breeze Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Gulf Breeze?: Gulf Breeze, Florida has 99 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Gulf Breeze?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Gulf Breeze is 91%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Gulf Breeze this year?: 1 food establishments in Gulf Breeze have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Gulf Breeze?: The most frequently cited violations in Gulf Breeze are: Employee health policy, Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Gulf Breeze?: Waffle House has the most locations in Gulf Breeze with 2 establishments.
How does Gulf Breeze compare to the Florida state average?: Gulf Breeze has a pass rate of 91%, which is 5 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Gulf Breeze?: Food establishments in Gulf Breeze have an average of 10.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Gulf Breeze been assessed?: Food establishments in Gulf Breeze have been assessed $5,730 in fines across 18 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $318 and the largest single fine was $400.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Gulf Breeze restaurants?: 10 fire safety violations have been documented across 9 food establishments in Gulf Breeze. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Gulf Breeze 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. Gulf Breeze, Florida has 35 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 61 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Gulf Breeze?: FDACS has issued 2 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Gulf Breeze. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Gulf Breeze Restaurants & Food Establishments (96)

Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant Gulf Breeze INC 1 closure

3755 GULF BREEZE PKWY UNITS I, J, H, Gulf Breeze

30 inspections · 205 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Pedro's Taco and Tequila Bar 1 closure

3095 GULF BREEZE PKWY, Gulf Breeze

20 inspections · 137 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Pointe 1 closure

1255 COUNTRY CLUB RD, Gulf Breeze

32 inspections · 96 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Dunkin Donuts 1 closure

250 GULF BREEZE PKWY, Gulf Breeze

19 inspections · 57 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Sweet Frog Gulf Breeze 1 closure

3749 GULF BREEZE PKWY, Gulf Breeze

19 inspections · 27 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Subway 399 1 closure

5342 GULF BREEZE PKWY, Gulf Breeze

16 inspections · 19 violations · Last: Dec 2025

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