Hamilton County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Hamilton County, Florida has 39 food establishments with 181 inspections on record. The pass rate is 77.8%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.5 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Taqueria Esmeralda in Jennings on May 14, 2025.

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

39Facilities
181Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
77.8%Pass Rate
4.5Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessCityInspectionsViolationsClosures
Fat Bellys White Springs27 220 1
Chen's China LLC Jasper24 166 1
Hardees Jasper27 175 0
T&t BBQ Jasper30 158 0
Bienville Outdoors White Springs22 94 0

Hamilton County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Hamilton County 77.8% Pass Rate 77.8%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Hamilton County 4.5 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.5
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Hamilton County 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0
Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Hamilton County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessCityViolationsResult
Papa's Market Jasper3 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
T&t BBQ Jasper7 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Hardees Jasper3 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Hamilton County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
14 Food contact surfaces 1,704
23 Chemical properly stored 1,278
22 Consumer advisory 1,214
12 Shell stock requirements 741
03 Employee health reporting 736

Hamilton County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

6Actions on Record
$2,600Total Fines
$433Avg Fine
$800Largest Fine
4Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
May 14, 2025 Taqueria Esmeralda $800 6--2024058165

Hamilton County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

2Fire Violations
1Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Other fire safety violation 1
Fire extinguisher in red zone 1

Hamilton 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. Hamilton County has 30 FDACS-regulated facilities with 64 inspections on record and 67 stop-sale orders issued.

30Retail Facilities
64FDACS Inspections
67Stop-Sale Orders
15Orders in 2026

Hamilton 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.

DateFacilityCityProductReason
One-stop-7-397005 JenningsBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Taqueria-esmeralda-mfd1350282 JenningsBrand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Taqueria-esmeralda-mfd1350282 JenningsBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Taqueria-esmeralda-mfd1350282 JenningsBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Taqueria-esmeralda-mfd1350282 JenningsBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Taqueria-esmeralda-mfd1350282 JenningsBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Taqueria-esmeralda-mfd1350282 JenningsBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Taqueria-esmeralda-mfd1350282 JenningsBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Taqueria-esmeralda-mfd1350282 JenningsBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Taqueria-esmeralda-mfd1350282 JenningsBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

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Hamilton County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 14
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand 11
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all 10
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair 8
4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in 7

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Hamilton County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Family Dollar 2 316 950
CVS 1 9 882
Dollar General 1 57 2,871

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Hamilton County: Notable Restaurants

Fat Bellys

White Springs · Most Closures

27 inspections 220 violations 1 closures

Chen's China LLC

Jasper · Most Closures

24 inspections 166 violations 1 closures

T&t BBQ

Jasper · Most Inspected

30 inspections 158 violations

Hardees

Jasper · Most Inspected

27 inspections 175 violations

Papa's Market

Jasper · Recently Inspected

11 inspections 31 violations

Hamilton County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Wendys 1 84 0
Hardees 1 175 0

Hamilton County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County, Florida has 39 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Hamilton County?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Hamilton County is 77.8%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Hamilton County?
The most frequently cited violations in Hamilton County are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Hamilton County?
Wendys has the most locations in Hamilton County with 1 establishments.
How does Hamilton County compare to the Florida state average?
Hamilton County has a pass rate of 77.8%, which is 8.2 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.5 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Hamilton County?
Food establishments in Hamilton County have an average of 4.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Hamilton County been assessed?
Food establishments in Hamilton County have been assessed $2,600 in fines across 6 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $433 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Hamilton County restaurants?
2 fire safety violations have been documented across 1 food establishments in Hamilton County. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Hamilton 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. Hamilton County, Florida has 30 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 64 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Hamilton County?
FDACS has issued 67 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Hamilton County, including 15 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.

Hamilton County Restaurants & Food Establishments (38)

Hatley Smoke and Convention FDACS Retail

101 Hatley ST W, Jasper

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Vw Family Dollar 0977 FDACS Retail

105 Hatley ST E, Jasper

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Pilot Travel Center # 0500 FDACS Retail

8067 State Road 6 W, Jasper

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

Sunstop # 0330 FDACS Retail

7978 State Road 6 W, Jasper

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

Marathon #3 FDACS Retail

I-75 & SR 6, Jasper

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

Jasper Grocery FDACS Retail

205 2nd Ave SE, Jasper

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

Ranjan 1 LLC FDACS Retail

406 Hatley ST W, Jasper

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Choice Food & Gas #6 FDACS Retail

8070 State Road 6 W, Jasper

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

One Stop 7 FDACS Retail

1996 Hamilton Ave, Jennings

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Cvs Pharmacy # 05169 FDACS Retail

100 2nd Ave SE, Jasper

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Family Dollar # 0977 FDACS Retail

105 Hatley ST W, Jasper

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Dollar General Store # 1398 FDACS Retail

306 8th Ave NW, Jasper

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Driggers and Sons Retail Sausage FDACS Retail

5337 SW 35th Ave, Jasper

FDACS Retail Food · Meat Market Retail

Family Dollar # 11524 FDACS Retail

1177 PLUM ST, Jennings

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Busy Bee #14 FDACS Retail

8191 State Road 6 W, Jasper

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Taqueria Esmeralda FDACS Retail

1338 PLUM ST, Jennings

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service

Tia Lola Latin Food FDACS Retail

2039 HAMILTON AVE, Jennings

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service

Ana's Tacos Corp FDACS Retail

1186 HAMILTON AVE, Jennings

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service