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.

Homestead — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Homestead Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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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

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
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)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Apr 30	White Lion Cafe & Antiques	5	Call Back - Complied
Apr 29	White Lion Cafe & Antiques	19 (5 high)	Warning Issued
Apr 29	Son of a Pizza Pub	11	Call Back - Complied
Apr 28	Cafe Chantilly	4	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Apr 27	Chick-fil-a Coconut Palm	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 23	Checkers #5269	3 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 22	Taco Bell #042911	3 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 20	Yoshibachi	11 (4 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 17	Son of a Pizza Pub	22 (1 high)	Warning Issued
Apr 10	Sushi Sake Homestead	0	Call Back - Complied

Homestead Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	44,691
14	Food contact surfaces	44,276
36	Proper ventilation	44,184
08	Proper hand/arm washing	35,003
03	Employee health reporting	34,940

Homestead Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

91Actions on Record

$32,960Total Fines

$362Avg Fine

$1,200Largest Fine

60Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
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

Issue	Citations
Exit blocked or locked	24
Propane tank stored inside building	13
Other fire safety violation	7
Missing boiler certificate/report	7
Fire extinguisher in red zone	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.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Oct 23, 2025	Vepor Home and Grocery	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Oct 23, 2025	Vepor Home and Grocery	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Oct 23, 2025	Vepor Home and Grocery	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Oct 23, 2025	Vepor Home and Grocery	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Oct 23, 2025	Vepor Home and Grocery	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Oct 23, 2025	Vepor Home and Grocery	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Oct 23, 2025	Vepor Home and Grocery	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Oct 23, 2025	Vepor Home and Grocery	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Oct 23, 2025	Vepor Home and Grocery	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Oct 23, 2025	Vepor Home and Grocery	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Homestead FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	67
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	28
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	26
5-501.17	Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary	24
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	24

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Homestead Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Walgreens	6	1	743
Publix	3	30	875
Walmart	3	77	608
7-Eleven	3	84	2,422
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: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
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
Chick-fil-a	2	20	0
Taco Bell	2	105	0
Checkers	1	155	1

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

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820 N Krome Ave, Homestead

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

Exxon #314 FDACS Retail

27975 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Exprezo FDACS Retail

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

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29341 SW 152nd Ave, Homestead

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

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FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet w/significant FS or Packaged Ice

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