2016 Florida DBPR Restaurant Inspection Archive
In 2016, Florida DBPR health inspectors conducted 40,099 restaurant inspections — 25,739 unique facilities were inspected with a 68% pass rate and 7.0 average violations per inspection. 526 inspections resulted in emergency orders. Dade County led inspection volume.
Source: Florida DBPR food service inspection records. Data covers January 1 – December 31, 2016.
Top 10 Counties — 2016
| County | Inspections | Avg Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Dade County | 5,346 | 9.2 |
| Orange County | 3,360 | 8.1 |
| Broward County | 2,984 | 6.9 |
| Hillsborough County | 2,731 | 9.2 |
| Palm Beach County | 2,625 | 5.1 |
| Pinellas County | 2,088 | 8.3 |
| Duval County | 1,653 | 7.3 |
| Brevard County | 1,521 | 9.2 |
| Lee County | 1,419 | 4.4 |
| Volusia County | 1,137 | 6.1 |
Top 10 Chains by Inspections — 2016
| Chain | Inspections |
|---|---|
| Subway | 924 |
| McDonalds | 816 |
| Dunkin | 586 |
| Wendys | 506 |
| Taco Bell | 409 |
| Burger King | 395 |
| KFC | 249 |
| Waffle House | 204 |
| Chipotle | 181 |
| Panera Bread | 168 |
Top 10 Cities by Inspections — 2016
| City | Inspections |
|---|---|
| Miami | 2,908 |
| Orlando | 2,658 |
| Tampa | 1,916 |
| Jacksonville | 1,380 |
| Naples | 897 |
| Kissimmee | 714 |
| Tallahassee | 708 |
| Sarasota | 690 |
| Fort Myers | 560 |
| Miami Beach | 537 |
2016 Inspections by Outcome
| Disposition | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection Completed - No Further Action | 18,350 | 45.8% |
| Warning Issued | 8,739 | 21.8% |
| Call Back - Complied | 8,110 | 20.2% |
| Call Back - Extension given, pending | 2,480 | 6.2% |
| Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended | 963 | 2.4% |
| Admin. Complaint Callback Complied | 486 | 1.2% |
| Administrative complaint recommended | 345 | 0.9% |
| Emergency order recommended | 221 | 0.6% |
| Emergency Order Callback Complied | 151 | 0.4% |
| Emergency Order Callback Not Complied | 104 | 0.3% |
2016 Inspections by Type
| Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Routine - Food | 33,933 | 84.6% |
| Complaint Full | 4,289 | 10.7% |
| Food-Licensing Inspection | 1,857 | 4.6% |
| Complaint Partial | 20 | 0% |
2016 Inspections by Month
| Month | Inspections | Avg Violations | Emergency Orders |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2016 | 6,533 | 6.9 | 72 |
| August 2016 | 7,697 | 7.0 | 102 |
| September 2016 | 6,904 | 6.9 | 103 |
| October 2016 | 6,572 | 6.9 | 86 |
| November 2016 | 5,821 | 6.9 | 95 |
| December 2016 | 6,572 | 7.5 | 68 |
Highest-Violation Inspections — 2016
Inspections with the most violations cited in 2016. Click any facility name for its full inspection history.
| Date | Business | City | County | Violations | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saigon Deli II | Tampa | Hillsborough | 71 | Warning Issued | |
| Crabbers | Orlando | Orange | 70 | Warning Issued | |
| Current Seafood Counter | Orlando | Orange | 69 | Emergency order recommended | |
| Oysters Restaurant | Crystal River | Citrus | 69 | Warning Issued | |
| Uno Pizzeria & Grill | Kissimmee | Osceola | 64 | Warning Issued | |
| Hwy Four Four One Diner | Tavares | Lake | 64 | Administrative complaint recommende | |
| Tropical Chinese Restaurant | Miami | Miami-Dade | 62 | Emergency order recommended | |
| El Palacio De Los Jugos | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | 61 | Warning Issued | |
| Casa Origen | St. Petersburg | Pinellas | 59 | Warning Issued | |
| Froggers Grill & Bar | Apopka | Orange | 59 | Warning Issued | |
| Chow's Country Buffet | Titusville | Brevard | 59 | Emergency order recommended | |
| Froggers Grill & Bar | Oviedo | Seminole | 59 | Warning Issued | |
| El Gran Bamboo Restaurant, Bar & Lounge | Miami | Miami-Dade | 58 | Warning Issued | |
| Chow's Country Buffet | Titusville | Brevard | 58 | Emergency Order Callback Not Compli | |
| Two Guys From Italy Restaurant | Homosassa | Citrus | 57 | Warning Issued | |
| Tasca De Espana | Miami | Miami-Dade | 55 | Warning Issued | |
| Bayport Inn Restaurant & Lounge | Weeki Wachee | Hernando | 55 | Warning Issued | |
| Mamacita | Miami | Miami-Dade | 55 | Warning Issued | |
| Jacobs Cafe | Orlando | Orange | 55 | Administrative complaint recommende | |
| La Cita Golf & Country Club | Titusville | Brevard | 55 | Warning Issued |
2016 Florida DBPR Inspections: FAQ
- How many Florida restaurant inspections happened in 2016?
- Florida DBPR health inspectors conducted 40,099 food service inspections in 2016, covering 25,739 unique licensed establishments.
- What was the pass rate for Florida restaurant inspections in 2016?
- 68% of DBPR inspections in 2016 were completed with no further action required. 8,739 resulted in a warning and 526 triggered emergency closure orders, representing 1.31% of all inspections that year.
- Which county had the most DBPR inspections in 2016?
- Dade County recorded the highest inspection volume in 2016 among Florida's 67 counties, with an average of 9.2 violations per inspection. Inspection volume generally reflects the concentration of licensed food service establishments in a county.
- How many emergency orders were issued in 2016?
- DBPR inspectors issued 526 emergency closure orders during 2016. Emergency orders require a facility to immediately cease operations until corrective action is verified by a follow-up inspection, typically within 24–72 hours.
- Where can I look up a specific restaurant inspection from 2016?
- Every inspection listed in this archive links directly to the facility's full profile page, which includes the complete inspection history, individual violations, and all disposition outcomes. Use the monthly accordion below to browse or search by business name.