How many restaurants are in Indian River County?

Indian River County, Florida has 410 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Indian River County?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Indian River County is 91.3%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Indian River County this year?

3 food establishments in Indian River County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Indian River County?

The most frequently cited violations in Indian River County are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Indian River County?

Dunkin has the most locations in Indian River County with 7 establishments.

How does Indian River County compare to the Florida state average?

Indian River County has a pass rate of 91.3%, which is 5.3 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 6.3 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Indian River County?

Food establishments in Indian River County have an average of 19.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Indian River County been assessed?

Food establishments in Indian River County have been assessed $72,220 in fines across 177 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $410 and the largest single fine was $3,000.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Indian River County restaurants?

131 fire safety violations have been documented across 77 food establishments in Indian River County. The most common issue is cooking without hood suppression.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Indian River County 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. Indian River County, Florida has 55 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 126 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Indian River County?

FDACS has issued 18 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Indian River County, including 1 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Indian River County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Indian River County Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Indian River County, Florida has 410 food establishments with 7,825 inspections on record. 3 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 91.3%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 6.3 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $700 assessed to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice in Vero Beach on March 23, 2026.

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

410Facilities

7,821Total Inspections

3Closures 2026

91.3%Pass Rate

6.3Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	City	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Riverwalk Cafe	Sebastian	38	440	3
Mai Thai Bistro	Vero Beach	36	323	3
Chef Lin Asian Buffet	Vero Beach	38	514	2
Mangrove Sands	Vero Beach	38	328	2
#1 Wok Chinese Restaurant	Vero Beach	27	321	2

Indian River County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Indian River County 91.3% Pass Rate 91.3%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Indian River County 6.3 Avg Violations / Inspection 6.3

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Indian River County 0.73 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.73

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Indian River County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	City	Violations	Result
May 8	Ocean Grill	Vero Bch	0	Call Back - Complied
May 8	Frenchies	Vero Beach	3	Call Back - Complied
May 8	Staybridge Suites	Vero Beach	3	Warning Issued
May 8	Boiler	Vero Beach	4	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Ocean Grill	Vero Bch	6 (3 high)	Warning Issued
May 7	Frenchies	Vero Beach	4 (1 high)	Call Back - Extension given, pending
May 7	Ihop #36-191	Vero Beach	2 (1 high)	Call Back - Complied
May 7	Bayou	Vero Beach	4 (1 high)	Call Back - Extension given, pending
May 6	Orchid Island Glf & Bch Club	Town Of Orchid	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Orchid Island Pool Grill	Town Of Orchid	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Indian River County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	79,002
08	Proper hand/arm washing	72,117
23	Chemical properly stored	58,954
22	Consumer advisory	54,475
03	Employee health reporting	53,678

Indian River County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

177Actions on Record

$72,220Total Fines

$410Avg Fine

$3,000Largest Fine

116Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Mar 23, 2026	Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Operated by Tice	$700	4--2026010368
Oct 2, 2025	Panera Bread Store 2794	$400	4--2025067609
Feb 12, 2026	Barclay of Vero Beach Independent Living	$400	4--2026001504
Oct 27, 2025	Girodano's Deli	$400	4--2025046231
Oct 15, 2025	Umami Noodle Thai & Sushi	$400	4--2025065596
Sep 25, 2025	Sean Ryan Pub	$400	4--2025065301
Jun 23, 2025	Sonic Drive-in 6156	$400	4--2025011563
Feb 23, 2026	Brooklyn Water Bagel	$200	4--2026007886
Oct 29, 2025	Bobby's	$200	4--2025072090
Oct 13, 2025	Wilke's Fourteen Bones	$200	4--2025069194

Indian River County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

131Fire Violations

77Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Cooking without hood suppression	49
Other fire safety violation	22
Fire extinguisher in red zone	21
Exit blocked or locked	15
Missing boiler certificate/report	14
Propane tank stored inside building	10

Indian River County 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. Indian River County has 55 FDACS-regulated facilities with 126 inspections on record and 18 stop-sale orders issued.

55Retail Facilities

126FDACS Inspections

18Stop-Sale Orders

1Orders in 2026

Indian River County 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	City	Product	Reason
Feb 19, 2026	Railroad Citgo	Vero Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Dec 17, 2025	Ironbridge Retailers INC.	Micco	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Dec 17, 2025	Ironbridge Retailers INC.	Micco	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Dec 17, 2025	Ironbridge Retailers INC.	Micco	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Dec 17, 2025	Ironbridge Retailers INC.	Micco	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Dec 17, 2025	Ironbridge Retailers INC.	Micco	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Dec 17, 2025	Ironbridge Retailers INC.	Micco	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Dec 17, 2025	Ironbridge Retailers INC.	Micco	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Sep 2, 2025	Hbs-BBQ-mfd4150151	Vero Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Sep 2, 2025	Hbs-BBQ-mfd4150151	Vero Beach	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…

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Indian River County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	16
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	10
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	6
4-302.12	Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in	6
5-203.14	Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas	5

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Indian River County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Publix	2	30	875
Dunkin	1	13	347
Walmart	1	77	608
Dollar General	1	57	2,871
Winn-Dixie	1	170	584

All Florida retail food chains →

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Indian River County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Dunkin	7	389	0
McDonalds	7	526	0
Subway	5	489	0
Jersey Mikes	4	253	0
Wendys	3	357	1
Kfc	2	361	0
Tropical Smoothie	2	189	0
Hampton Inn	2	48	0
Five Guys	2	60	1
Panera Bread	2	261	1

Indian River County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Indian River County?: Indian River County, Florida has 410 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Indian River County?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Indian River County is 91.3%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Indian River County this year?: 3 food establishments in Indian River County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Indian River County?: The most frequently cited violations in Indian River County are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Indian River County?: Dunkin has the most locations in Indian River County with 7 establishments.
How does Indian River County compare to the Florida state average?: Indian River County has a pass rate of 91.3%, which is 5.3 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 6.3 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Indian River County?: Food establishments in Indian River County have an average of 19.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Indian River County been assessed?: Food establishments in Indian River County have been assessed $72,220 in fines across 177 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $410 and the largest single fine was $3,000.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Indian River County restaurants?: 131 fire safety violations have been documented across 77 food establishments in Indian River County. The most common issue is cooking without hood suppression.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Indian River County 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. Indian River County, Florida has 55 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 126 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Indian River County?: FDACS has issued 18 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Indian River County, including 1 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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