2017 Florida DBPR Restaurant Inspection Archive
In 2017, Florida DBPR health inspectors conducted 77,338 restaurant inspections — +92.9% vs. 40,099 in 2016. 30,657 unique facilities were inspected with a 65.9% pass rate and 7.1 average violations per inspection. 1,279 inspections resulted in emergency orders. Dade County led inspection volume.
Source: Florida DBPR food service inspection records. Data covers January 1 – December 31, 2017.
Top 10 Counties — 2017
| County | Inspections | Avg Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Dade County | 9,288 | 9.0 |
| Broward County | 6,822 | 6.3 |
| Orange County | 6,321 | 8.9 |
| Palm Beach County | 5,589 | 5.2 |
| Hillsborough County | 4,775 | 9.0 |
| Pinellas County | 4,361 | 8.2 |
| Duval County | 3,702 | 6.6 |
| Lee County | 3,067 | 4.9 |
| Brevard County | 2,930 | 9.8 |
| Volusia County | 2,188 | 6.7 |
Top 10 Chains by Inspections — 2017
| Chain | Inspections |
|---|---|
| McDonalds | 1,306 |
| Subway | 1,274 |
| Dunkin | 1,015 |
| Wendys | 1,008 |
| Taco Bell | 701 |
| Burger King | 649 |
| KFC | 529 |
| Waffle House | 394 |
| Chipotle | 365 |
| Panera Bread | 328 |
Top 10 Cities by Inspections — 2017
| City | Inspections |
|---|---|
| Orlando | 5,023 |
| Miami | 4,519 |
| Tampa | 3,386 |
| Jacksonville | 3,291 |
| Naples | 1,524 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 1,461 |
| Fort Myers | 1,412 |
| Kissimmee | 1,189 |
| Sarasota | 1,057 |
| Tallahassee | 1,024 |
2017 Inspections by Outcome
| Disposition | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection Completed - No Further Action | 32,770 | 42.4% |
| Warning Issued | 17,403 | 22.5% |
| Call Back - Complied | 16,566 | 21.4% |
| Call Back - Extension given, pending | 5,342 | 6.9% |
| Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended | 2,003 | 2.6% |
| Admin. Complaint Callback Complied | 930 | 1.2% |
| Administrative complaint recommended | 858 | 1.1% |
| Emergency order recommended | 558 | 0.7% |
| Emergency Order Callback Complied | 390 | 0.5% |
| Emergency Order Callback Not Complied | 207 | 0.3% |
2017 Inspections by Type
| Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Routine - Food | 63,417 | 82% |
| Complaint Full | 9,857 | 12.7% |
| Food-Licensing Inspection | 3,991 | 5.2% |
| Complaint Partial | 69 | 0.1% |
| Routine - Lodging | 4 | 0% |
2017 Inspections by Month
| Month | Inspections | Avg Violations | Emergency Orders |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2017 | 6,707 | 7.3 | 89 |
| February 2017 | 6,546 | 7.4 | 71 |
| March 2017 | 7,515 | 7.5 | 88 |
| April 2017 | 6,934 | 7.5 | 135 |
| May 2017 | 7,631 | 7.4 | 134 |
| June 2017 | 6,995 | 7.3 | 136 |
| July 2017 | 6,473 | 7.0 | 133 |
| August 2017 | 7,573 | 7.1 | 169 |
| September 2017 | 1,423 | 6.1 | 30 |
| October 2017 | 7,365 | 6.2 | 79 |
| November 2017 | 5,642 | 6.8 | 86 |
| December 2017 | 6,534 | 6.7 | 129 |
Highest-Violation Inspections — 2017
Inspections with the most violations cited in 2017. Click any facility name for its full inspection history.
| Date | Business | City | County | Violations | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Aki Sushi & Steakhouse | Orlando | Orange | 89 | Warning Issued | |
| Americana 50s | Holiday | Pasco | 87 | Warning Issued | |
| Kizuna Asian Buffet & Sushi | Orlando | Orange | 83 | Warning Issued | |
| Grove | Lakewood Ranch | Manatee | 79 | Warning Issued | |
| Cafe Med/the Terrace Private Events/vaniglia E Cioccolate | Deerfield Beach | Broward | 77 | Warning Issued | |
| El Pub Restaurant | Miami | Miami-Dade | 76 | Emergency order recommended | |
| Crazy Buffet | Orlando | Orange | 72 | Warning Issued | |
| Green Tea | Port Richey | Pasco | 70 | Warning Issued | |
| Napolinos | Wildwood | Sumter | 70 | Emergency order recommended | |
| 15 South by Napule | Sarasota | Sarasota | 69 | Warning Issued | |
| A Aki Sushi & Steakhouse | Orlando | Orange | 68 | Call Back - Extension given, pendin | |
| Mitchell's Family Diner | Cocoa | Brevard | 68 | Warning Issued | |
| Asian House Restaurant | Titusville | Brevard | 67 | Administrative complaint recommende | |
| Villa Sushi | Orlando | Orange | 65 | Warning Issued | |
| Flora Bama Ole River Grill | Pensacola | Escambia | 64 | Warning Issued | |
| Fatboy's Wings & Tings | North Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | 64 | Warning Issued | |
| Saigon Deli II | Tampa | Hillsborough | 64 | Warning Issued | |
| Running Tacos and Subs | Hudson | Pasco | 64 | Warning Issued | |
| Sugar Factory | Orlando | Orange | 63 | Warning Issued | |
| Licious Noodles & Bao | Orlando | Orange | 63 | Warning Issued |
2017 vs 2016 — Year-Over-Year Comparison
2017 saw 37,239 more DBPR inspections than 2016 (+92.9%). 2016 archive →
2017 Florida DBPR Inspections: FAQ
- How many Florida restaurant inspections happened in 2017?
- Florida DBPR health inspectors conducted 77,338 food service inspections in 2017, covering 30,657 unique licensed establishments. That compares to 40,099 inspections in 2016.
- What was the pass rate for Florida restaurant inspections in 2017?
- 65.9% of DBPR inspections in 2017 were completed with no further action required. 17,403 resulted in a warning and 1,279 triggered emergency closure orders, representing 1.65% of all inspections that year.
- Which county had the most DBPR inspections in 2017?
- Dade County recorded the highest inspection volume in 2017 among Florida's 67 counties, with an average of 9.0 violations per inspection. Inspection volume generally reflects the concentration of licensed food service establishments in a county.
- How many emergency orders were issued in 2017?
- DBPR inspectors issued 1,279 emergency closure orders during 2017. 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 2017?
- 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.