Florida Restaurant Inspections — DBPR Records
Florida health inspectors conducted 70,576 DBPR restaurant inspections in 2026 — 52,276 (74.1%) completed with no further action. 8,900 inspections resulted in a warning, 6,562 in administrative complaints, and 711 in emergency closure orders. Since 2016, Florida inspectors have conducted more than 963,000 DBPR food service inspections statewide.
Source: Florida DBPR food service inspection records (2016–present). Updated weekly every Monday.
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Year-Over-Year Trends
2026 DBPR Inspection Outcomes
| Outcome | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection Completed - No Further Action | 42,173 | 59.8% |
| Call Back - Complied | 9,596 | 13.6% |
| Warning Issued | 8,900 | 12.6% |
| Administrative complaint recommended | 4,672 | 6.6% |
| Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended | 1,890 | 2.7% |
| Call Back - Extension given, pending | 1,614 | 2.3% |
| Emergency order recommended | 711 | 1% |
| Emergency Order Callback Complied | 507 | 0.7% |
2026 Inspections by Type
| Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Routine - Food | 58,505 | 82.9% |
| Complaint Full | 7,330 | 10.4% |
| Food-Licensing Inspection | 3,286 | 4.7% |
| Complaint Partial | 1,455 | 2.1% |
Top Counties by Inspections — 2026
| County | Inspections | Avg Violations | Emergency Orders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dade County | 8,719 | 7.3 | 173 |
| Broward County | 6,023 | 4.4 | 96 |
| Orange County | 6,016 | 6.3 | 134 |
| Palm Beach County | 5,299 | 4.5 | 232 |
| Hillsborough County | 4,419 | 4.5 | 156 |
| Pinellas County | 3,974 | 5.6 | 154 |
| Duval County | 3,527 | 6.1 | 132 |
| Lee County | 2,389 | 4.7 | 28 |
Most Recent Routine Inspections
| Date | Business | City | Violations | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abondanza Italian Deli | Venice | 3 | Inspection Completed - No Further A | |
| Victoria's Hong Kong Cafe | Sarasota | 8 | Inspection Completed - No Further A | |
| Spearfish Grill @ Siesta Key Marina | Sarasota | 5 | Inspection Completed - No Further A | |
| Comida | Sarasota | 4 | Inspection Completed - No Further A | |
| Beach Club | Sarasota | 3 | Call Back - Extension given, pendin | |
| Jamaican and American Soul Food | Sarasota | 5 | Warning Issued |
Florida Restaurant Inspections: FAQ
- How many restaurant inspections does Florida conduct each year?
- Florida DBPR inspectors conducted 70,576 food service inspections in 2026, compared to 113,184 in 2025. Since 2016, Florida has conducted more than 962,573 DBPR food service inspections statewide.
- What percentage of Florida restaurant inspections result in a warning or closure?
- 74.1% of DBPR inspections in 2026 were completed with no further action required. 8,900 inspections (12.6%) resulted in a warning issued, 6,562 in administrative complaints, and 711 in emergency closure orders.
- What types of facilities does DBPR inspect?
- DBPR (Department of Business and Professional Regulation) inspects restaurants, food trucks, cafeterias, bars, hotels with food service, mobile vendors, and other licensed food service establishments for health code compliance.
- How often are Florida restaurants inspected?
- Florida DBPR conducts routine food safety inspections approximately once or twice per year per licensed establishment, depending on risk level. High-risk establishments may be inspected more frequently. Complaint-triggered inspections occur in addition to routine visits whenever a consumer complaint is filed.
- Where can I look up a Florida restaurant's full inspection history?
- Every food service establishment on FloridaFoodSafety.org has a full inspection history page showing every inspection since 2016, all violations cited, and any emergency closures. Use the search function or browse by city and county. DBPR inspection records are also available on the state's public records portal.