2018 Florida DBPR Restaurant Inspection Archive
In 2018, Florida DBPR health inspectors conducted 87,810 restaurant inspections — +13.5% vs. 77,338 in 2017. 32,425 unique facilities were inspected with a 65.9% pass rate and 6.6 average violations per inspection. 1,796 inspections resulted in emergency orders. Dade County led inspection volume.
Source: Florida DBPR food service inspection records. Data covers January 1 – December 31, 2018.
Top 10 Counties — 2018
| County | Inspections | Avg Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Dade County | 9,244 | 8.5 |
| Broward County | 7,857 | 5.9 |
| Orange County | 7,526 | 7.6 |
| Palm Beach County | 6,353 | 4.8 |
| Hillsborough County | 5,605 | 7.3 |
| Pinellas County | 5,600 | 7.8 |
| Duval County | 4,765 | 7.1 |
| Lee County | 3,432 | 5.4 |
| Brevard County | 2,862 | 8.4 |
| Volusia County | 2,554 | 5.7 |
Top 10 Chains by Inspections — 2018
| Chain | Inspections |
|---|---|
| McDonalds | 1,531 |
| Subway | 1,496 |
| Dunkin | 1,154 |
| Wendys | 1,130 |
| Burger King | 829 |
| Taco Bell | 814 |
| KFC | 557 |
| Waffle House | 420 |
| Chipotle | 415 |
| Panera Bread | 389 |
Top 10 Cities by Inspections — 2018
| City | Inspections |
|---|---|
| Orlando | 5,770 |
| Miami | 4,597 |
| Jacksonville | 4,229 |
| Tampa | 4,040 |
| Naples | 1,917 |
| Fort Myers | 1,613 |
| Kissimmee | 1,425 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 1,352 |
| Boca Raton | 1,343 |
| Tallahassee | 1,312 |
2018 Inspections by Outcome
| Disposition | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection Completed - No Further Action | 36,537 | 41.6% |
| Warning Issued | 19,651 | 22.4% |
| Call Back - Complied | 19,134 | 21.8% |
| Call Back - Extension given, pending | 5,775 | 6.6% |
| Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended | 2,402 | 2.7% |
| Admin. Complaint Callback Complied | 1,170 | 1.3% |
| Administrative complaint recommended | 1,139 | 1.3% |
| Emergency order recommended | 749 | 0.9% |
| Emergency Order Callback Complied | 479 | 0.5% |
| Emergency Order Callback Not Complied | 361 | 0.4% |
2018 Inspections by Type
| Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Routine - Food | 72,943 | 83.1% |
| Complaint Full | 10,609 | 12.1% |
| Food-Licensing Inspection | 4,171 | 4.8% |
| Complaint Partial | 86 | 0.1% |
| Routine - Lodging | 1 | 0% |
2018 Inspections by Month
| Month | Inspections | Avg Violations | Emergency Orders |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2018 | 8,568 | 6.9 | 133 |
| February 2018 | 7,925 | 6.8 | 166 |
| March 2018 | 7,532 | 6.6 | 137 |
| April 2018 | 7,305 | 6.6 | 141 |
| May 2018 | 6,982 | 6.6 | 143 |
| June 2018 | 6,961 | 6.4 | 192 |
| July 2018 | 6,991 | 6.9 | 149 |
| August 2018 | 8,257 | 6.7 | 193 |
| September 2018 | 7,018 | 6.4 | 179 |
| October 2018 | 7,945 | 6.5 | 133 |
| November 2018 | 6,158 | 6.3 | 107 |
| December 2018 | 6,168 | 6.4 | 123 |
Highest-Violation Inspections — 2018
Inspections with the most violations cited in 2018. Click any facility name for its full inspection history.
| Date | Business | City | County | Violations | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sakeba Asian Pub & Grill | Kissimmee | Osceola | 62 | Warning Issued | |
| Hibachi Buffet Sushi & Grill | Clearwater | Pinellas | 60 | Warning Issued | |
| Boston's Fish House | Winter Park | Orange | 59 | Administrative complaint recommende | |
| Brunchies | Tampa | Hillsborough | 59 | Warning Issued | |
| Delhi Palace | Clearwater | Pinellas | 58 | Warning Issued | |
| Mango Tangos Tropical Grill | Homosassa | Citrus | 57 | Emergency order recommended | |
| Three Brothers Pizza | Odessa | Hillsborough | 57 | Warning Issued | |
| Lentrecote | Sunny Isles Beach | Miami-Dade | 54 | Warning Issued | |
| Berries Coconut Grove | Coconut Grove | Miami-Dade | 53 | Emergency order recommended | |
| Nicholas Family Restaurant | Wauchula | Hardee | 51 | Administrative complaint recommende | |
| Osman’s Restaurant | North Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | 51 | Warning Issued | |
| Chop Suey International Chinese Restaurant | Miami | Miami-Dade | 51 | Warning Issued | |
| Kennedy Cafe | Key West | Monroe | 50 | Warning Issued | |
| Chaat House | Orlando | Orange | 50 | Warning Issued | |
| Mango Tangos Tropical Grill | Homosassa | Citrus | 49 | Warning Issued | |
| Havanna's #2 Restaurant | Orlando | Orange | 49 | Warning Issued | |
| El Atlacatl | Miami | Miami-Dade | 49 | Warning Issued | |
| Asian House Restaurant | Titusville | Brevard | 48 | Administrative complaint recommende | |
| Pho 192 | Melbourne, Fl | Brevard | 48 | Administrative complaint recommende | |
| Lam's Garden | Orlando | Orange | 48 | Warning Issued |
2018 vs 2017 — Year-Over-Year Comparison
2018 saw 10,472 more DBPR inspections than 2017 (+13.5%). 2017 archive →
2018 Florida DBPR Inspections: FAQ
- How many Florida restaurant inspections happened in 2018?
- Florida DBPR health inspectors conducted 87,810 food service inspections in 2018, covering 32,425 unique licensed establishments. That compares to 77,338 inspections in 2017.
- What was the pass rate for Florida restaurant inspections in 2018?
- 65.9% of DBPR inspections in 2018 were completed with no further action required. 19,651 resulted in a warning and 1,796 triggered emergency closure orders, representing 2.05% of all inspections that year.
- Which county had the most DBPR inspections in 2018?
- Dade County recorded the highest inspection volume in 2018 among Florida's 67 counties, with an average of 8.5 violations per inspection. Inspection volume generally reflects the concentration of licensed food service establishments in a county.
- How many emergency orders were issued in 2018?
- DBPR inspectors issued 1,796 emergency closure orders during 2018. 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 2018?
- 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.