Florida Restaurant & Retail Food Inspections
Florida health inspectors conducted 45,478 DBPR restaurant inspections in 2026 — 34,040 (74.8%) completed with no further action. 5,447 inspections resulted in a warning, 4,226 in administrative complaints, and 403 in emergency closure orders. FDACS conducted 5,827 retail food inspections in 2026. Since 2016, Florida inspectors have conducted more than 937,000 DBPR food service inspections statewide.
Source: Florida DBPR food service inspection records (2016–present) and FDACS retail food inspection records (2022–present). Updated weekly.
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Year-Over-Year Trends
DBPR Restaurant Inspections
FDACS Retail Food Inspections
| Year | Inspections | vs Prior Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | 5,827 | — |
| 2025 | 18,237 | +213% |
| 2024 | 12,956 | -29% |
| 2023 | 14,241 | +9.9% |
| 2022 | 6,078 | -57.3% |
2026 DBPR Inspection Outcomes
| Outcome | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection Completed - No Further Action | 27,525 | 60.5% |
| Call Back - Complied | 6,226 | 13.7% |
| Warning Issued | 5,447 | 12% |
| Administrative complaint recommended | 3,034 | 6.7% |
| Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended | 1,192 | 2.6% |
| Call Back - Extension given, pending | 1,024 | 2.3% |
| Emergency order recommended | 403 | 0.9% |
| Emergency Order Callback Complied | 289 | 0.6% |
2026 Inspections by Type
| Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Routine - Food | 38,356 | 84.3% |
| Complaint Full | 4,086 | 9% |
| Food-Licensing Inspection | 2,023 | 4.4% |
| Complaint Partial | 1,013 | 2.2% |
Top Counties by Inspections — 2026
| County | Inspections | Avg Violations | Emergency Orders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dade County | 5,310 | 7.7 | 90 |
| Orange County | 3,879 | 6.4 | 89 |
| Broward County | 3,674 | 4.4 | 56 |
| Palm Beach County | 3,584 | 4.4 | 144 |
| Hillsborough County | 2,928 | 4.7 | 92 |
| Pinellas County | 2,760 | 5.5 | 92 |
| Duval County | 2,074 | 6.0 | 62 |
| Lee County | 1,499 | 4.7 | 15 |
Most Recent Routine Inspections
| Date | Business | City | Violations | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipers Scratch Pizza Shop | Palm Harbor | 11 | Administrative complaint recommende | |
| Pipers Scratch Pizza Shop | Palm Harbor | 3 | Call Back - Admin. complaint recomm | |
| Fireside Pizza Cafe | Palm Harbor | 12 | Inspection Completed - No Further A | |
| Food + Beer | Venice | 5 | Warning Issued | |
| Abondanza Italian Deli | Venice | 3 | Inspection Completed - No Further A | |
| Culvers | Venice | 2 | Inspection Completed - No Further A |
Florida Restaurant Inspections: FAQ
- How many restaurant inspections does Florida conduct each year?
- Florida DBPR inspectors conducted 45,478 food service inspections in 2026, compared to 113,148 in 2025. Since 2016, Florida has conducted more than 937,439 DBPR inspections statewide. FDACS separately conducted 5,827 retail food inspections in 2026.
- What percentage of Florida restaurant inspections result in a warning or closure?
- 74.8% of DBPR inspections in 2026 were completed with no further action required. 5,447 inspections (12%) resulted in a warning issued, 4,226 in administrative complaints, and 403 in emergency closure orders.
- What is the difference between a DBPR inspection and an FDACS inspection?
- DBPR (Department of Business and Professional Regulation) inspects restaurants, food trucks, and licensed food service establishments for health code compliance. FDACS (Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services) inspects retail food stores such as grocery stores, convenience stores, and food processors. Both agencies publish inspection results publicly.
- 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.