2026 Florida DBPR Restaurant Inspections
Florida DBPR health inspectors conducted 68,269 food service inspections in 2026 — -39.7% vs. 113,184 in 2025. 74.7% of inspections completed with no further action required. 8,574 resulted in a warning, 793 in emergency closure orders. Average violations per inspection: 5.2. Dade County leads in inspection volume. Since 2016, Florida DBPR has conducted 960,266 food service inspections.
Source: Florida DBPR food service inspection records. Updated weekly every Monday morning.
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Inspection Outcomes — 2026
| Outcome | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection Completed - No Further Action | 40,826 | 59.8% |
| Call Back - Complied | 9,311 | 13.6% |
| Warning Issued | 8,571 | 12.6% |
| Administrative complaint recommended | 4,507 | 6.6% |
| Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended | 1,841 | 2.7% |
| Call Back - Extension given, pending | 1,564 | 2.3% |
| Emergency order recommended | 669 | 1% |
| Emergency Order Callback Complied | 481 | 0.7% |
| Emergency Order Callback Not Complied | 345 | 0.5% |
| Emergency Order Callback Time Extension | 124 | 0.2% |
| Administrative determination recommended | 21 | 0% |
| Assigned to Inspector | 4 | 0% |
| Insp. Completed - Warning Given, Pending | 3 | 0% |
| Routine Inspection | 1 | 0% |
| Not available electronically | 1 | 0% |
Inspection Types — 2026
| Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Routine - Food | 56,629 | 82.9% |
| Complaint Full | 7,026 | 10.3% |
| Food-Licensing Inspection | 3,185 | 4.7% |
| Complaint Partial | 1,429 | 2.1% |
Chains with Highest Avg Violations — 2026
| Chain | Inspections | Avg Violations | Emergency Orders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins | 51 | 8.58 | 1 |
| Crafty Crab | 49 | 8.08 | 0 |
| Church's Chicken | 33 | 7.74 | 0 |
| La Granja | 96 | 7.45 | 1 |
| Buca di Beppo | 9 | 7.37 | 0 |
| Eggs Up Grill | 14 | 7.21 | 0 |
| Metro Diner | 62 | 7.11 | 0 |
| TGI Fridays | 14 | 7.10 | 0 |
| Beef O Bradys | 91 | 7.08 | 1 |
| Steak n Shake | 104 | 7.03 | 1 |
Top Counties by Inspections — 2026
| County | Inspections | Avg Violations | Emergency Orders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dade County | 8,440 | 7.3 | 164 |
| Orange County | 5,851 | 6.3 | 125 |
| Broward County | 5,814 | 4.4 | 92 |
| Palm Beach County | 5,157 | 4.5 | 224 |
| Hillsborough County | 4,285 | 4.5 | 147 |
| Pinellas County | 3,865 | 5.6 | 148 |
| Duval County | 3,396 | 6.1 | 128 |
| Lee County | 2,298 | 4.7 | 28 |
| Volusia County | 2,127 | 6.4 | 52 |
| Brevard County | 2,039 | 5.2 | 30 |
Top Cities by Inspections — 2026
| City | Inspections | Avg Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 7,164 | 6.82 |
| Orlando | 6,853 | 6.14 |
| Jacksonville | 5,088 | 6.33 |
| Tampa | 4,291 | 5.87 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 2,103 | 4.07 |
| Naples | 2,088 | 3.94 |
| Fort Myers | 1,680 | 4.15 |
| Sarasota | 1,560 | 4.70 |
| Boca Raton | 1,481 | 3.77 |
| Miami Beach | 1,464 | 6.35 |
2026 Inspections by Month
January 2026 9,620 inspections · avg 5.1 violations · 193 emergency orders
For the full list of inspections in January 2026, see the complete 2026 DBPR inspection archive.
February 2026 9,296 inspections · avg 5.3 violations · 178 emergency orders
For the full list of inspections in February 2026, see the complete 2026 DBPR inspection archive.
March 2026 11,038 inspections · avg 5.4 violations · 253 emergency orders
For the full list of inspections in March 2026, see the complete 2026 DBPR inspection archive.
April 2026 9,046 inspections · avg 5.1 violations · 240 emergency orders
For the full list of inspections in April 2026, see the complete 2026 DBPR inspection archive.
May 2026 6,574 inspections · avg 4.6 violations · 144 emergency orders
For the full list of inspections in May 2026, see the complete 2026 DBPR inspection archive.
June 2026 4,946 inspections · avg 4.8 violations · 149 emergency orders
For the full list of inspections in June 2026, see the complete 2026 DBPR inspection archive.
July 2026 9,916 inspections · avg 5.2 violations · 223 emergency orders
For the full list of inspections in July 2026, see the complete 2026 DBPR inspection archive.
August 2026 7,833 inspections · avg 5.3 violations · 239 emergency orders
For the full list of inspections in August 2026, see the complete 2026 DBPR inspection archive.
Florida Restaurant Inspection History — All Years
Complete DBPR inspection data since 2016. Click any year for the full archive including monthly breakdown, top counties, cities, and chains.
| Year | Inspections | YoY Change | Pass Rate | Avg Violations | Warnings | Emergency Orders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ★ | 68,269 | — | 74.7% | 5.15 | 8,574 | 793 |
| 2025 | 113,184 | +65.8% | 74.6% | 5.24 | 14,293 | 1,331 |
| 2024 | 104,131 | -8% | 73.8% | 5.36 | 13,703 | 1,192 |
| 2023 | 97,441 | -6.4% | 74.5% | 5.94 | 12,929 | 1,175 |
| 2022 | 93,474 | -4.1% | 74.4% | 5.91 | 12,286 | 1,169 |
| 2021 | 87,193 | -6.7% | 75.7% | 5.71 | 12,156 | 998 |
| 2020 | 91,943 | +5.4% | 80.8% | 5.40 | 10,962 | 608 |
| 2019 | 99,384 | +8.1% | 72.1% | 6.20 | 18,162 | 872 |
| 2018 | 87,810 | -11.6% | 65.9% | 6.61 | 19,655 | 956 |
| 2017 | 77,338 | -11.9% | 65.9% | 7.09 | 17,408 | 682 |
| 2016 | 40,099 | -48.2% | 68% | 7.02 | 8,739 | 271 |
★ = current year (partial). YoY change compares to the following year's total.
Florida DBPR Restaurant Inspections: FAQ
- How many DBPR inspections were conducted in Florida in 2026?
- Florida DBPR inspectors conducted 68,269 food service inspections in 2026, covering 40,888 unique establishments. That compares to 113,184 in 2025.
- What is the pass rate for Florida restaurant inspections in 2026?
- 74.7% of DBPR inspections in 2026 were completed with no further action. 12.6% resulted in a warning, 9.3% in administrative complaints, and 1.16% in emergency closure orders.
- What is the average number of violations per Florida restaurant inspection?
- The average number of violations per DBPR inspection in 2026 is 5.2. Violations are categorized as high priority (food safety risk), intermediate (procedural), or basic (general maintenance). High-priority violations are the most likely to result in a warning or closure order.
- Which Florida county has the most restaurant inspections?
- Dade County leads Florida in DBPR inspection volume in 2026 with the highest number of inspections conducted, reflecting its large concentration of licensed food service establishments.
- What happens after a Florida restaurant fails a DBPR inspection?
- If a DBPR inspection results in a warning, the establishment must correct violations within a specified timeframe and may receive a callback inspection. Administrative complaints can lead to fines or license action. Emergency closure orders require immediate shutdown until corrective actions are verified by a follow-up inspection, typically within 24-72 hours.
- Does this page update in real time?
- This page is refreshed weekly from official DBPR public records. New inspection data from the most recent weekly file is added each Monday morning.