How many restaurants are in Holmes Beach?

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

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Holmes Beach?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Holmes Beach is 88.9%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Holmes Beach?

The most frequently cited violations in Holmes Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Holmes Beach?

Dunkin has the most locations in Holmes Beach with 1 establishments.

How does Holmes Beach compare to the Florida state average?

Holmes Beach has a pass rate of 88.9%, which is 2.9 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Holmes Beach?

Food establishments in Holmes Beach have an average of 15.8 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Holmes Beach been assessed?

Food establishments in Holmes Beach have been assessed $7,840 in fines across 22 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $356 and the largest single fine was $800.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Holmes Beach restaurants?

12 fire safety violations have been documented across 7 food establishments in Holmes Beach. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Holmes Beach 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. Holmes Beach, Florida has 7 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 14 inspections on record.

Holmes Beach — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Overview

Holmes Beach, Florida has 34 food establishments with 538 inspections on record. The pass rate is 88.9%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.6 violations per visit.

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

34Facilities

538Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

88.9%Pass Rate

4.6Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Ugly Grouper	30	249	1
Minnies Beach Cafe INC	30	242	1
Rod & Reel Pier	28	141	1
A Moveable Feast	25	185	0
Freckled Fin Irish Pub	25	177	0

Holmes Beach Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Holmes Beach 88.9% Pass Rate 88.9%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Holmes Beach 4.6 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.6

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Holmes Beach 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Holmes Beach Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Apr 22	Isola Bella Italian Eatery	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 14	Ugly Grouper	12 (3 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Holmes Beach Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
08	Proper hand/arm washing	5,226
14	Food contact surfaces	4,503
22	Consumer advisory	4,246
35	Single-use items	3,437
36	Proper ventilation	3,277

Holmes Beach Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

22Actions on Record

$7,840Total Fines

$356Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

9Facilities Fined

Holmes Beach Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

12Fire Violations

7Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	9
Missing boiler certificate/report	2
Propane tank stored inside building	1

Holmes Beach 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. Holmes Beach has 7 FDACS-regulated facilities with 14 inspections on record.

7Retail Facilities

14FDACS Inspections

Holmes Beach FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
5-103.11	Water source and system not of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water	1
4-204.11	Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature	1
3-501.17(B)	Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and	1
7-201.11	Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,	1
4-602.11(E)	Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control	1

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Holmes Beach Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar Tree	1	9	1,084
Walgreens	1	1	743
CVS	1	9	882
Publix	1	30	875

All Florida retail food chains →

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Holmes Beach: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Dunkin	1	65	0

Holmes Beach Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Holmes Beach?: Holmes Beach, Florida has 34 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Holmes Beach?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Holmes Beach is 88.9%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Holmes Beach?: The most frequently cited violations in Holmes Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Holmes Beach?: Dunkin has the most locations in Holmes Beach with 1 establishments.
How does Holmes Beach compare to the Florida state average?: Holmes Beach has a pass rate of 88.9%, which is 2.9 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Holmes Beach?: Food establishments in Holmes Beach have an average of 15.8 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Holmes Beach been assessed?: Food establishments in Holmes Beach have been assessed $7,840 in fines across 22 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $356 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Holmes Beach restaurants?: 12 fire safety violations have been documented across 7 food establishments in Holmes Beach. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Holmes Beach 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. Holmes Beach, Florida has 7 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 14 inspections on record.

Holmes Beach Restaurants & Food Establishments (34)

Ugly Grouper 1 closure

5704 MARINA DRIVE, Holmes Beach

30 inspections · 249 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Minnies Beach Cafe INC 1 closure

5360 GULF DR, Holmes Beach

30 inspections · 242 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Rod & Reel Pier 1 closure

3246 E BAY DR, Holmes Beach

28 inspections · 141 violations · Last: Nov 2025

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