How many restaurants are in Hernando?

Hernando, Florida has 34 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Hernando?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Hernando is 85.7%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.

What are the most common health violations in Hernando?

The most frequently cited violations in Hernando are: Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Hernando?

Burger King has the most locations in Hernando with 1 establishments.

How does Hernando compare to the Florida state average?

Hernando has a pass rate of 85.7%, which is 0.2 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 5.1 compared to the state average of 4.66.

How often are restaurants inspected in Hernando?

Food establishments in Hernando have an average of 13.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Hernando been assessed?

Food establishments in Hernando have been assessed $5,300 in fines across 15 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $353 and the largest single fine was $1,120.

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

7 fire safety violations have been documented across 2 food establishments in Hernando. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Hernando 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, Florida has 13 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 29 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 17 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Hernando. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Hernando — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Overview

Hernando, Florida has 34 food establishments with 461 inspections on record. The pass rate is 85.7%, below the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 5.1 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $300 assessed to Gustto Empanadas in Hernando on March 31, 2026.

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

34Facilities

461Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

85.7%Pass Rate

5.1Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Chens Garden	26	273	2
Burger King 11532	17	49	2
Grille the	31	162	1
Chicken King	38	289	0
Sabina's Diner & Ice Cream Shop	29	242	0

Hernando Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Hernando 85.7% Pass Rate 85.7%

Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%

Hernando 5.1 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.1

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Hernando 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Hernando Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Jun 16	Sandwich Den	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Hernando Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	3,173
53	Outer openings protected	2,734
36	Proper ventilation	2,709
08	Proper hand/arm washing	2,680
35	Single-use items	2,141

Hernando Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

15Actions on Record

$5,300Total Fines

$353Avg Fine

$1,120Largest Fine

10Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Mar 31, 2026	Gustto Empanadas	$300	3--2025091608
Jul 22, 2025	Gustto Empanadas	$200	3--2025046557
Oct 27, 2025	Hernando Hideaway Sports Bar	$160	3--2025071521
May 7, 2026	Red's Restaurant	$160	3--2026012212

Hernando Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

7Fire Violations

2Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Other fire safety violation	6
Cooking without hood suppression	1

Hernando 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 has 13 FDACS-regulated facilities with 29 inspections on record and 17 stop-sale orders issued.

13Retail Facilities

29FDACS Inspections

17Stop-Sale Orders

Hernando 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
Dec 10, 2025	Sunoco-404900	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold w…
Nov 20, 2025	Sunoco-404900	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold w…
Sep 17, 2025	Sunoco-404900	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Sep 17, 2025	Sunoco-404900	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Sep 17, 2025	Sunoco-404900	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Sep 17, 2025	Sunoco-404900	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Feb 18, 2025	Sunoco-404900	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Feb 18, 2025	Sunoco-404900	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Feb 18, 2025	Sunoco-404900	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Feb 18, 2025	Sunoco-404900	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling

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Hernando FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	3
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	2
4-501.14	Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or	2
3-201.11(C)	Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR	2
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	2

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Hernando Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Circle K	1	102	1,574
Walgreens	1	1	743
Sunoco	1	256	487

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Hernando: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Burger King	1	49	2
Quality Inn	1	26	0

Hernando Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Hernando?: Hernando, Florida has 34 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Hernando?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Hernando is 85.7%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.
What are the most common health violations in Hernando?: The most frequently cited violations in Hernando are: Consumer advisory, Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Hernando?: Burger King has the most locations in Hernando with 1 establishments.
How does Hernando compare to the Florida state average?: Hernando has a pass rate of 85.7%, which is 0.2 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 5.1 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Hernando?: Food establishments in Hernando have an average of 13.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Hernando been assessed?: Food establishments in Hernando have been assessed $5,300 in fines across 15 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $353 and the largest single fine was $1,120.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Hernando restaurants?: 7 fire safety violations have been documented across 2 food establishments in Hernando. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Hernando 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, Florida has 13 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 29 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Hernando?: FDACS has issued 17 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Hernando. 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 Hernando

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Hernando Restaurants & Food Establishments (34)

Chens Garden 2 closures

2665 N FOREST RIDGE BLVD, Hernando

26 inspections · 273 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Burger King 11532 2 closures

635 W NORVELL BRYANT HWY, Hernando

17 inspections · 49 violations · Last: Sep 2025

Grille the 1 closure

509 E HARTFORD ST, Hernando

31 inspections · 162 violations · Last: May 2026

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