Haines City — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Haines City, Florida has 137 food establishments with 1,212 inspections on record. 4 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 92.2%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 3.2 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Taqueria Don Gonzalo LLC in Haines City, shut down April 15, 2026 for roach activity.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Tortilleria La Mexicana #5 in Haines City on January 5, 2026.

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

137Facilities
1,212Total Inspections
4Closures 2026
92.2%Pass Rate
3.2Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Egg City 37 298 1
Tortilleria La Mexicana #5 29 151 1
Port @ Haines City 25 136 1
Don Criollo Bakery & Restaurant 22 100 1
Taqueria Don Gonzalo LLC 21 85 1

Haines City Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Haines City 92.2% Pass Rate 92.2%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Haines City 3.2 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.2
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Haines City 2.92 Closures per 100 Facilities 2.92
Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Haines City Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

DateBusinessReason
Taqueria Don Gonzalo LLC Roach activity

Haines City Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Lake Henry Estates 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Port 27 Burger 0 Call Back - Complied
Port 27 Juice It 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
El Viejon Bar and Grill 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cigar Quarters 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Port @ Haines City 2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Lang Sun Country INC 1 (1 high) Administrative complaint recommended
Flavor Fusion Bistro 2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Deemikella Cuisine 1 (1 high) Administrative complaint recommended

Haines City Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
36 Proper ventilation 10,484
22 Consumer advisory 10,104
14 Food contact surfaces 9,700
23 Chemical properly stored 6,777
08 Proper hand/arm washing 6,093

Haines City Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

24Actions on Record
$8,480Total Fines
$353Avg Fine
$1,280Largest Fine
15Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Jan 5, 2026 Tortilleria La Mexicana #5 $400 3--2025081876
Jan 5, 2026 Don Criollo Bakery & Restaurant $400 3--2025085999
Aug 7, 2025 Taco Loco $400 3--2025050984
Oct 23, 2025 Checkers Haines City $400 3--2025072071
Mar 19, 2026 Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits#105 $400 3--2026007160
Feb 23, 2026 Port 27 Tacos $200 3--2025085898
Feb 2, 2026 Flavor Fusion Bistro $200 3--2026003358
Mar 19, 2026 China Park $200 3--2026012258
Mar 30, 2026 El Calenton Pr $160 3--2026010645

Haines City Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

9Fire Violations
6Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Other fire safety violation 6
Propane tank stored inside building 1
Exit blocked or locked 1
Cooking without hood suppression 1

Haines City 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. Haines City has 66 FDACS-regulated facilities with 127 inspections on record and 67 stop-sale orders issued.

66Retail Facilities
127FDACS Inspections
67Stop-Sale Orders
33Orders in 2026

Haines City 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.

DateFacilityProductReason
3 Plus Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
3 Plus Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
3 Plus Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food obtained …
3 Plus Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food obtained …
3 Plus Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food obtained …
3 Plus Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food obtained …
3 Plus Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food obtained …
3 Plus Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food obtained …
3 Plus Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food obtained …
3 Plus Smoke Shop Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food obtained …

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Haines City FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 20
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair 13
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all 8
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand 7
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food 5

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Haines City Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Dollar General 3 57 2,871
Circle K 2 102 1,574
Publix 1 30 875
Walmart 1 77 608
Aldi 1 2 310
Walgreens 1 1 743
Winn-Dixie 1 170 584

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Haines City: Notable Restaurants

Egg City

Haines City · Most Closures

37 inspections 298 violations 1 closures

Tortilleria La Mexicana #5

Haines City · Most Closures

29 inspections 151 violations 1 closures

Port @ Haines City

Haines City · Most Closures

25 inspections 136 violations 1 closures

Manny's Original Chophouse

Haines City · Most Inspected

31 inspections 184 violations

Beef 'o'brady's

Haines City · Most Inspected

30 inspections 174 violations

Sonny's Real Pit Bar B Q

Haines City · Recently Inspected

23 inspections 86 violations

Haines City: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
McDonalds 3 70 0
Burger King 2 73 0
Subway 2 64 0
Checkers 1 75 1
Dennys 1 125 0
Papa Johns 1 82 0
Wendys 1 80 0
Culvers 1 44 0
Taco Bell 1 64 0
Arbys 1 31 0

Haines City Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Haines City?
Haines City, Florida has 137 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Haines City?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Haines City is 92.2%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Haines City this year?
4 food establishments in Haines City have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Haines City?
The most frequently cited violations in Haines City are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Haines City?
McDonalds has the most locations in Haines City with 3 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Haines City?
Taqueria Don Gonzalo LLC in Haines City was shut down on April 15, 2026 for roach activity.
How does Haines City compare to the Florida state average?
Haines City has a pass rate of 92.2%, which is 6.2 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.2 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Haines City?
Food establishments in Haines City have an average of 8.8 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Haines City been assessed?
Food establishments in Haines City have been assessed $8,480 in fines across 24 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $353 and the largest single fine was $1,280.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Haines City restaurants?
9 fire safety violations have been documented across 6 food establishments in Haines City. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Haines City 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. Haines City, Florida has 66 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 127 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Haines City?
FDACS has issued 67 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Haines City, including 33 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.

In the News Haines City

Haines City Restaurants & Food Establishments (135)

Highlight Nutrition FDACS Retail

2558 US HWY 17-92, Haines City

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store w/FS

Dollar General # 1375 FDACS Retail

637 US Highway 17 92 W, Haines City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

El Ranchito Restaurant FDACS Retail

2671 US Highway 17 92 N, Haines City

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

First Choice Pharmacy Zocalo Plaza FDACS Retail

460 US Highway 17 92 N, Haines City

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1076 FDACS Retail

617 US-17, Haines City

FDACS Retail Food · Seafood Market Retail

Family Discount Supermarket FDACS Retail

1604 DR Martin L King JR Way, Haines City

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Canteen @ Lowe's #2702 FDACS Retail

37051 US Hwy 27 N, Haines City

FDACS Retail Food · Unattended Food Establishment

McLane Food Service FDACS Retail

200 Depot Way, Haines City

FDACS Retail Food · Major Food Distributor

Crabs Factory FDACS Retail

90 MAXCY PLAZA CIR, Haines City

FDACS Retail Food · Permanent Food Service

Port 27 Juice It

30928 HWY 27 N UNIT 8, Haines City

2 inspections · 0 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Port 27 Crepes

30928 HWY 27 N UNIT 7, Haines City

2 inspections · 0 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Lucy's Homemade Ice Cream

705 HINSON AVE, Haines City

3 inspections · 0 violations · Last: Sep 2025

Taco Loco FDACS Retail

1199 POWERLINE RD, Haines City

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service

Fabio's Catering FDACS Retail

2255 US HWY 17 92 N, Haines City

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service

Flama Tropical FDACS Retail

1100 US HWY 17/92, Haines City

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service