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

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
Sushi Sake 2 588 1
Kfc 2 166 0
Taco Bell 2 105 0
Chick-fil-a 2 20 0
Courtyard by Marriott 1 114 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)

Vw Winn Dixie 0385 FDACS Retail

27359 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Elite Brew Coffee Bar FDACS Retail

26462 SW 148TH CT, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Party Snacks FDACS Retail

845 SW 6th ST Apt 1, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Ashes Smoke Shop FDACS Retail

1541 SW 12TH AVENUE, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Marshall's # 0816 FDACS Retail

1099 N Homestead Blvd, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

The Flowery FDACS Retail

30003 SW 197th Ave, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · MMTC - Edible Processor

Farmacia Pro Nat FDACS Retail

342 Washington Ave, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store

Tortilleria Del Campo FDACS Retail

820 N Krome Ave, Homestead

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

Vaca Sagrada INC Service Station FDACS Retail

1498 Old Dixie Hwy, Homestead

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

Homegoods #1138 FDACS Retail

915 N Homestead Blvd, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Pizzeria Dos Patrias LLC FDACS Retail

27455 S DIXIE HWY., Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service

Supermarket Danniel FDACS Retail

338 N Krome Ave, Homestead

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

Walgreens # 4654 FDACS Retail

861 NE 8th ST, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Circle K - 2702384 FDACS Retail

13300 SW 288th ST, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Vw Diaz Supermarket 3 FDACS Retail

212 W Mowry DR, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Wawa #5360 FDACS Retail

11200 SW 248th ST, Homestead

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

The Rolling Pop FDACS Retail

16472 SW 304th ST Apt 204, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

3 Mini Igloo FDACS Retail

20450 SW 344th ST, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Exxon #314 FDACS Retail

27975 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Pupuseria La Palma Enis Seafood INC FDACS Retail

24420 S DIXIE HWY, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service