How many restaurants are in Hernando County?

Hernando County, Florida has 397 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Hernando County?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Hernando County is 79.7%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Hernando County this year?

5 food establishments in Hernando County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Hernando County?

The most frequently cited violations in Hernando County are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Hernando County?

Dunkin has the most locations in Hernando County with 9 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Hernando County?

Hardees in Weeki Wachee was shut down on April 14, 2026 for rodent activity.

How does Hernando County compare to the Florida state average?

Hernando County has a pass rate of 79.7%, which is 6.2 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 4 compared to the state average of 4.66.

How often are restaurants inspected in Hernando County?

Food establishments in Hernando County have an average of 16.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Hernando County been assessed?

Food establishments in Hernando County have been assessed $71,225 in fines across 217 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $346 and the largest single fine was $1,200.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Hernando County restaurants?

76 fire safety violations have been documented across 48 food establishments in Hernando County. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Hernando 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. Hernando County, Florida has 73 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 204 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Hernando County?

FDACS has issued 1,266 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Hernando County, including 646 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.

Hernando County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Overview

Hernando County, Florida has 397 food establishments with 6,645 inspections on record. 5 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 79.7%, below the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 4 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Hardees in Weeki Wachee, shut down April 14, 2026 for rodent activity.

Largest fine: $700 assessed to Cali Street Tacos in Spring Hill on May 18, 2026.

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

397Facilities

6,645Total Inspections

5Closures 2026

79.7%Pass Rate

4Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	City	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice	Spring Hill	48	261	5
Masa Asian Bistro and Bar	Weeli Wachee	45	495	4
Up 4 Breakfast	Spring Hill	45	246	4
Thai Cuisine	Spring Hill	40	179	4
Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse	Brooksville	51	428	3

Hernando County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Hernando County 79.7% Pass Rate 79.7%

Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%

Hernando County 4 Avg Violations / Inspection 4

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Hernando County 1.26 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.26

Florida Average 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Hernando County Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

Date	Business	City	Reason
Apr 14, 2026	Hardees	Weeki Wachee	Rodent activity

Hernando County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	City	Violations	Result
Jun 22	Siren's Spoon, LLC	Spring Hill	0	Call Back - Complied
Jun 17	La Bella Napoli Italian Restaurant	Weeki Wachee	2 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 16	Nouvelle Cuisine Restaurant	Springhill	1 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 16	Brian's Place	Hernando Beach	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 16	Upper Deck Cafe	Weeki Wachee	9	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 10	Prime 88	Brooksville	2 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 8	Codys Original Roadhouse	Spring Hill	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 8	Lazy Lizard	Hernando Beach	7 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 4	Lfc Concessions	Brooksville	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 4	Grange Hall	Brooksville	4	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Hernando County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	39,021
31	Clean multi-use utensils	31,571
08	Proper hand/arm washing	24,558
36	Proper ventilation	24,454
51	Premises clean	22,851

Hernando County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

217Actions on Record

$71,225Total Fines

$346Avg Fine

$1,200Largest Fine

132Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
May 18, 2026	Cali Street Tacos	$700	3--2025080294
Jan 13, 2026	Mermaid Galley	$400	3--2025087462
Aug 7, 2025	Boss Tea Bubble and Pho	$400	3--2025048645
May 27, 2026	Hardees	$400	3--2026027637
Jan 22, 2026	Mallie Kyla's Cafe	$400	3--2025090849
Mar 25, 2026	Arbys 6285	$400	3--2026013462
Oct 14, 2025	Office at the Crossroads	$400	3--2025060311
Oct 8, 2025	Legends Restaurant at Seven Hills	$400	3--2025050991
Oct 14, 2025	Breakfast Station 3 LLC	$400	3--2025067403
Nov 3, 2025	Major League Hot Dogs	$360	3--2025060382

Hernando County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

76Fire Violations

48Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Exit blocked or locked	31
Fire extinguisher in red zone	22
Other fire safety violation	12
Cooking without hood suppression	11

Hernando 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. Hernando County has 73 FDACS-regulated facilities with 204 inspections on record and 1,266 stop-sale orders issued.

73Retail Facilities

204FDACS Inspections

1,266Stop-Sale Orders

646Orders in 2026

Hernando 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
Mar 19, 2026	Prime Time Smoke Shop	Jacksonville Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 19, 2026	Prime Time Smoke Shop	Jacksonville Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 19, 2026	Prime Time Smoke Shop	Jacksonville Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 19, 2026	Prime Time Smoke Shop	Jacksonville Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 19, 2026	Prime Time Smoke Shop	Jacksonville Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 19, 2026	Prime Time Smoke Shop	Jacksonville Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 19, 2026	Prime Time Smoke Shop	Jacksonville Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 19, 2026	Prime Time Smoke Shop	Jacksonville Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 19, 2026	Prime Time Smoke Shop	Jacksonville Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 19, 2026	Prime Time Smoke Shop	Jacksonville Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Hernando County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	16
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	14
2-103.11(O)	Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are	9
3-501.16(A)(1)	Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above,	8
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	8

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Hernando County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	2	57	2,871
Walgreens	2	1	743
Dunkin	1	13	347
Hungry Howies	1	0	7
Planet Fitness	1	0	89
Sunoco	1	256	487
Trader Joes	1	0	69
Charleys Philly Steaks	1	12	102

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Hernando County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Dunkin	9	458	0
McDonalds	8	448	0
Subway	8	428	2
Taco Bell	7	347	1
Wendys	6	485	0
Burger King	5	156	0
Dominos	4	86	0
Applebees	3	345	0
Holiday Inn	3	79	0
Zaxbys	3	71	0

Hernando County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Hernando County?: Hernando County, Florida has 397 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Hernando County?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Hernando County is 79.7%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Hernando County this year?: 5 food establishments in Hernando County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Hernando County?: The most frequently cited violations in Hernando County are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Hernando County?: Dunkin has the most locations in Hernando County with 9 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Hernando County?: Hardees in Weeki Wachee was shut down on April 14, 2026 for rodent activity.
How does Hernando County compare to the Florida state average?: Hernando County has a pass rate of 79.7%, which is 6.2 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 4 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Hernando County?: Food establishments in Hernando County have an average of 16.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Hernando County been assessed?: Food establishments in Hernando County have been assessed $71,225 in fines across 217 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $346 and the largest single fine was $1,200.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Hernando County restaurants?: 76 fire safety violations have been documented across 48 food establishments in Hernando County. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Hernando 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. Hernando County, Florida has 73 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 204 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Hernando County?: FDACS has issued 1,266 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Hernando County, including 646 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.

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