2022 Florida DBPR Restaurant Inspection Archive
In 2022, Florida DBPR health inspectors conducted 93,474 restaurant inspections — +7.2% vs. 87,193 in 2021. 39,453 unique facilities were inspected with a 74.4% pass rate and 5.9 average violations per inspection. 2,285 inspections resulted in emergency orders. Dade County led inspection volume.
Source: Florida DBPR food service inspection records. Data covers January 1 – December 31, 2022.
Top 10 Counties — 2022
| County | Inspections | Avg Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Dade County | 10,807 | 7.2 |
| Orange County | 7,660 | 6.8 |
| Broward County | 7,225 | 5.1 |
| Hillsborough County | 6,188 | 6.3 |
| Palm Beach County | 5,805 | 3.6 |
| Pinellas County | 5,504 | 7.8 |
| Duval County | 4,683 | 7.2 |
| Lee County | 3,300 | 5.0 |
| Volusia County | 3,051 | 7.1 |
| Brevard County | 2,709 | 7.2 |
Top 10 Chains by Inspections — 2022
| Chain | Inspections |
|---|---|
| Subway | 1,339 |
| McDonalds | 1,321 |
| Wendys | 1,112 |
| Dunkin | 1,098 |
| Taco Bell | 895 |
| Burger King | 734 |
| Chipotle | 541 |
| KFC | 519 |
| Popeyes | 513 |
| Waffle House | 503 |
Top 10 Cities by Inspections — 2022
| City | Inspections |
|---|---|
| Orlando | 5,750 |
| Miami | 5,697 |
| Tampa | 4,246 |
| Jacksonville | 4,179 |
| Naples | 1,799 |
| Sarasota | 1,639 |
| Fort Myers | 1,485 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 1,432 |
| Tallahassee | 1,350 |
| Miami Beach | 1,259 |
2022 Inspections by Outcome
| Disposition | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection Completed - No Further Action | 55,510 | 59.4% |
| Call Back - Complied | 12,844 | 13.7% |
| Warning Issued | 12,286 | 13.1% |
| Administrative complaint recommended | 5,365 | 5.7% |
| Call Back - Extension given, pending | 2,580 | 2.8% |
| Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended | 2,552 | 2.7% |
| Emergency order recommended | 976 | 1% |
| Emergency Order Callback Complied | 708 | 0.8% |
| Emergency Order Callback Not Complied | 408 | 0.4% |
| Emergency Order Callback Time Extension | 193 | 0.2% |
2022 Inspections by Type
| Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Routine - Food | 79,821 | 85.4% |
| Complaint Full | 8,890 | 9.5% |
| Food-Licensing Inspection | 4,245 | 4.5% |
| Complaint Partial | 505 | 0.5% |
| Disaster Response | 13 | 0% |
2022 Inspections by Month
| Month | Inspections | Avg Violations | Emergency Orders |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2022 | 8,688 | 5.9 | 147 |
| February 2022 | 8,072 | 6.0 | 134 |
| March 2022 | 9,028 | 5.9 | 215 |
| April 2022 | 8,688 | 6.3 | 179 |
| May 2022 | 6,235 | 5.9 | 181 |
| June 2022 | 4,183 | 5.2 | 122 |
| July 2022 | 8,406 | 5.9 | 207 |
| August 2022 | 10,144 | 6.2 | 309 |
| September 2022 | 8,075 | 5.9 | 201 |
| October 2022 | 6,908 | 5.6 | 194 |
| November 2022 | 7,194 | 5.7 | 175 |
| December 2022 | 7,853 | 6.0 | 221 |
Highest-Violation Inspections — 2022
Inspections with the most violations cited in 2022. Click any facility name for its full inspection history.
| Date | Business | City | County | Violations | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amalfi Family Pizza Restaurant | Sunrise | Broward | 50 | Inspection Completed - No Further A | |
| Bar Meets Grill | Orlando | Orange | 50 | Warning Issued | |
| 3-6-9 Restaurant | Winter Springs | Seminole | 49 | Warning Issued | |
| China Wok | Miami | Miami-Dade | 49 | Warning Issued | |
| Taqueria El Paisa #3 | Plantation | Broward | 47 | Warning Issued | |
| El Potro Mexican Restaurant | Orlando | Orange | 47 | Warning Issued | |
| Florida Hibiscus | Sunrise | Broward | 47 | Emergency order recommended | |
| P F Chang's China Bistro #2000 | Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | 45 | Warning Issued | |
| Toro Japanese Steakhouse | Vero Beach | Indian River | 45 | Warning Issued | |
| La Catrina Mexican Restaurant | Cocoa Beach | Brevard | 45 | Warning Issued | |
| Chili Spot | Orlando | Orange | 44 | Emergency order recommended | |
| Sabor De Cuba Restaurant Corp | Medley | Miami-Dade | 44 | Warning Issued | |
| Grand Cafe Key West | Key West | Monroe | 44 | Administrative complaint recommende | |
| Chef Chen | Miami | Miami-Dade | 44 | Emergency order recommended | |
| China Taste | Clermont | Lake | 43 | Warning Issued | |
| Teak Neighborhood Grill | Orlando | Orange | 43 | Administrative complaint recommende | |
| Jp's Eatery | Casselberry | Seminole | 43 | Inspection Completed - No Further A | |
| Mi Tierra Bar and Kitchen | Miami | Miami-Dade | 43 | Inspection Completed - No Further A | |
| Sushi Raku | Tamarac | Broward | 42 | Warning Issued | |
| Eggs Up Grill - Winter Garden | Winter Garden | Orange | 42 | Warning Issued |
2022 vs 2021 — Year-Over-Year Comparison
2022 saw 6,281 more DBPR inspections than 2021 (+7.2%). 2021 archive →
2022 Florida DBPR Inspections: FAQ
- How many Florida restaurant inspections happened in 2022?
- Florida DBPR health inspectors conducted 93,474 food service inspections in 2022, covering 39,453 unique licensed establishments. That compares to 87,193 inspections in 2021.
- What was the pass rate for Florida restaurant inspections in 2022?
- 74.4% of DBPR inspections in 2022 were completed with no further action required. 12,286 resulted in a warning and 2,285 triggered emergency closure orders, representing 2.44% of all inspections that year.
- Which county had the most DBPR inspections in 2022?
- Dade County recorded the highest inspection volume in 2022 among Florida's 67 counties, with an average of 7.2 violations per inspection. Inspection volume generally reflects the concentration of licensed food service establishments in a county.
- How many emergency orders were issued in 2022?
- DBPR inspectors issued 2,285 emergency closure orders during 2022. 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 2022?
- 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.