Homestead — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Homestead, Florida has 344 food establishments with 3,150 inspections on record. The pass rate is 89.9%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 8.1 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Genesis Bakery & Cafe in Homestead on January 5, 2026.

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

344Facilities
3,150Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
89.9%Pass Rate
8.1Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
China Garden Chinese Restaurant 43 532 2
China Yan 35 569 1
Peking House 33 514 1
Big Crazy Taco 33 498 1
Royal Palm Grill & Deli 31 429 1

Homestead Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Homestead 89.9% Pass Rate 89.9%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Homestead 8.1 Avg Violations / Inspection 8.1
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Homestead 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0
Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Homestead Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
White Lion Cafe & Antiques 5 Call Back - Complied
White Lion Cafe & Antiques 19 (5 high) Warning Issued
Son of a Pizza Pub 11 Call Back - Complied
Cafe Chantilly 4 Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Chick-fil-a Coconut Palm 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Checkers #5269 3 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taco Bell #042911 3 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Yoshibachi 11 (4 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Son of a Pizza Pub 22 (1 high) Warning Issued
Sushi Sake Homestead 0 Call Back - Complied

Homestead Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Homestead Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

91Actions on Record
$32,960Total Fines
$362Avg Fine
$1,200Largest Fine
60Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Jan 5, 2026 Genesis Bakery & Cafe $400 1--2025079927
Feb 26, 2026 Bangkok Cuisine INC $400 1--2026006806
Apr 8, 2026 China Garden Chinese Restaurant $400 1--2026002942
Mar 2, 2026 Goodtown Buffet $360 1--2025073020
Feb 24, 2026 My Taco Stand $320 1--2025064782
May 14, 2025 La Cruzada Restaurant $200 1--2025029748
Dec 10, 2025 China Pan $200 1--2025079029
Mar 5, 2026 Hooky Entertainment Homestead $200 1--2026001227
Apr 23, 2026 Dr Limon Homestead $200 1--2026015165

Homestead Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

61Fire Violations
37Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Exit blocked or locked 24
Propane tank stored inside building 13
Missing boiler certificate/report 7
Fire extinguisher in red zone 7
Other fire safety violation 7
Cooking without hood suppression 3

Homestead 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. Homestead has 188 FDACS-regulated facilities with 343 inspections on record and 63 stop-sale orders issued.

188Retail Facilities
343FDACS Inspections
63Stop-Sale Orders

Homestead 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
Vepor Home and Grocery Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Vepor Home and Grocery Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Vepor Home and Grocery Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Vepor Home and Grocery Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Vepor Home and Grocery Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Vepor Home and Grocery Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Vepor Home and Grocery Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Vepor Home and Grocery Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Vepor Home and Grocery Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Vepor Home and Grocery Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

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Homestead FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Homestead Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Walgreens 6 1 743
Publix 3 30 875
Walmart 3 77 608
7-Eleven 3 84 2,422
Family Dollar 2 316 950
Marathon 2 0 180
Chevron 2 283 1,145
RaceTrac 2 29 460

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Homestead: Notable Restaurants

Homestead: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Subway 6 329 0
Dunkin 3 230 0
McDonalds 3 172 0
Pollo Tropical 3 580 0
Wendys 3 284 0
Chick-fil-a 2 20 0
Taco Bell 2 105 0
Sushi Sake 2 588 1
Kfc 2 166 0
Crafty Crab 1 234 0

Homestead Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Homestead?
Homestead, Florida has 344 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Homestead?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Homestead is 89.9%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Homestead?
The most frequently cited violations in Homestead are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Homestead?
Subway has the most locations in Homestead with 6 establishments.
How does Homestead compare to the Florida state average?
Homestead has a pass rate of 89.9%, which is 3.9 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 8.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Homestead?
Food establishments in Homestead have an average of 9.2 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Homestead been assessed?
Food establishments in Homestead have been assessed $32,960 in fines across 91 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $362 and the largest single fine was $1,200.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Homestead restaurants?
61 fire safety violations have been documented across 37 food establishments in Homestead. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Homestead 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. Homestead, Florida has 188 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 343 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Homestead?
FDACS has issued 63 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Homestead. 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 Homestead

Homestead Restaurants & Food Establishments (341)

Jalaram Produce INC FDACS Retail

18850 SW 360th ST, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Major Food Distributor

Circle K - 2702372 FDACS Retail

970 W Palm DR, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Publix # 1029 FDACS Retail

3060 NE 41st Ter, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Vw Winn Dixie 0319 FDACS Retail

30346 Old Dixie Hwy, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Walgreens # 12723 FDACS Retail

23201 SW 112th Ave, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Vw Tom Thumb 0131 FDACS Retail

24790 SW 177th Ave, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Ross Fl Dress for Less # 1109 FDACS Retail

2525 NE 10th CT, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Party City #0671 FDACS Retail

911 N Homestead Blvd, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Vepor Home and Grocery FDACS Retail

180 N Homestead Blvd, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service

Kohl's # 1246 FDACS Retail

2455 NE 1O TH ST, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Lit Homestead FDACS Retail

1841 NE 8TH ST, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store

Exprezo #104 Establishment #; 354824 FDACS Retail

24791 SW 177th Ave, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice Inspected By: CATALINA ORDONEZ

South Maravilla Vin # 5393 FDACS Retail

14325 SW 296th ST, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Gulf Liquor # 0010 FDACS Retail

903 N Homestead Blvd, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Family Dollar # 10623 FDACS Retail

109 W Mowry DR, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Speedway # 6913 FDACS Retail

24435 SW 112th Ave, Homestead

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

7-eleven #37613h FDACS Retail

25 S HOMESTEAD BLVD, Homestead

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

Marathon FDACS Retail

24799 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Guatemala Supermarket FDACS Retail

316 Washington Ave, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service

Lucky Meats # 0002 FDACS Retail

291 W Mowry DR, Homestead

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