2024 Florida DBPR Restaurant Inspection Archive
In 2024, Florida DBPR health inspectors conducted 104,131 restaurant inspections — +6.9% vs. 97,441 in 2023. 42,913 unique facilities were inspected with a 73.8% pass rate and 5.4 average violations per inspection. 2,388 inspections resulted in emergency orders. Dade County led inspection volume.
Source: Florida DBPR food service inspection records. Data covers January 1 – December 31, 2024.
Top 10 Counties — 2024
| County | Inspections | Avg Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Dade County | 14,204 | 6.7 |
| Broward County | 10,463 | 4.5 |
| Orange County | 8,334 | 6.2 |
| Palm Beach County | 7,677 | 4.0 |
| Hillsborough County | 5,909 | 5.9 |
| Pinellas County | 5,515 | 6.7 |
| Duval County | 5,256 | 6.3 |
| Lee County | 4,138 | 4.6 |
| Volusia County | 3,090 | 6.9 |
| Brevard County | 2,860 | 5.2 |
Top 10 Chains by Inspections — 2024
| Chain | Inspections |
|---|---|
| Subway | 1,312 |
| Wendys | 1,200 |
| McDonalds | 1,134 |
| Dunkin | 1,039 |
| Taco Bell | 878 |
| Chipotle | 715 |
| Burger King | 635 |
| KFC | 556 |
| Popeyes | 518 |
| Waffle House | 468 |
Top 10 Cities by Inspections — 2024
| City | Inspections |
|---|---|
| Miami | 7,299 |
| Orlando | 6,212 |
| Jacksonville | 4,649 |
| Tampa | 4,102 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 2,197 |
| Fort Myers | 1,903 |
| Sarasota | 1,795 |
| Naples | 1,717 |
| Miami Beach | 1,551 |
| Tallahassee | 1,464 |
2024 Inspections by Outcome
| Disposition | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection Completed - No Further Action | 61,027 | 58.6% |
| Call Back - Complied | 14,665 | 14.1% |
| Warning Issued | 13,699 | 13.2% |
| Administrative complaint recommended | 6,755 | 6.5% |
| Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended | 2,920 | 2.8% |
| Call Back - Extension given, pending | 2,642 | 2.5% |
| Emergency order recommended | 986 | 0.9% |
| Emergency Order Callback Complied | 688 | 0.7% |
| Emergency Order Callback Not Complied | 508 | 0.5% |
| Emergency Order Callback Time Extension | 206 | 0.2% |
2024 Inspections by Type
| Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Routine - Food | 88,146 | 84.6% |
| Complaint Full | 9,595 | 9.2% |
| Food-Licensing Inspection | 4,925 | 4.7% |
| Complaint Partial | 1,459 | 1.4% |
| Disaster Response | 5 | 0% |
| Routine - Lodging | 1 | 0% |
2024 Inspections by Month
| Month | Inspections | Avg Violations | Emergency Orders |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2024 | 9,887 | 5.3 | 171 |
| February 2024 | 10,020 | 5.4 | 192 |
| March 2024 | 10,221 | 5.5 | 195 |
| April 2024 | 9,797 | 5.6 | 219 |
| May 2024 | 5,841 | 5.0 | 169 |
| June 2024 | 4,232 | 4.9 | 129 |
| July 2024 | 9,830 | 5.5 | 225 |
| August 2024 | 10,448 | 5.6 | 280 |
| September 2024 | 9,387 | 5.4 | 228 |
| October 2024 | 8,070 | 5.2 | 199 |
| November 2024 | 8,219 | 5.2 | 203 |
| December 2024 | 8,179 | 5.3 | 178 |
Highest-Violation Inspections — 2024
Inspections with the most violations cited in 2024. Click any facility name for its full inspection history.
| Date | Business | City | County | Violations | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yh Seafood Clubhouse | Orlando | Orange | 53 | Warning Issued | |
| Original Lots of Lox (the) | Miami | Miami-Dade | 50 | Warning Issued | |
| New Chinese Buffet INC | Clermont | Lake | 48 | Administrative complaint recommende | |
| Umami | Miami | Miami-Dade | 48 | Emergency order recommended | |
| Best of British Pub | Clermont | Lake | 46 | Warning Issued | |
| Poncho's Tacos & Ice Cream | Daytona Beach | Volusia | 45 | Emergency order recommended | |
| Cayo Esquivel Seafood Rest&mkt | Hialeah Gdns | Miami-Dade | 45 | Emergency order recommended | |
| Hennessy's Tavern | Oldsmar | Pinellas | 44 | Inspection Completed - No Further A | |
| Moms Kitchen | Oakland Park | Broward | 44 | Administrative complaint recommende | |
| Carnitas De Nicaragua Fritanga Tortilleria Mini Market | Miami | Miami-Dade | 44 | Emergency order recommended | |
| Royal Palm Grill & Deli | Homestead | Miami-Dade | 43 | Emergency order recommended | |
| Supermachi Grill & Bar | Miami | Miami-Dade | 43 | Warning Issued | |
| Mi Mexico Mexican Restaurant | New Smyrna Beach | Volusia | 42 | Warning Issued | |
| Madras Cafe | Orlando | Orange | 42 | Warning Issued | |
| Nickel City Restaurant & Bar LLC | Pinellas Park | Pinellas | 42 | Warning Issued | |
| Kravepot on Suntree, LLC | Rockledge | Brevard | 42 | Warning Issued | |
| Le Genie Restaurant | North Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | 42 | Emergency order recommended | |
| La Mesa Kendall | Miami | Miami-Dade | 41 | Warning Issued | |
| Jax Snappers | Ocala | Marion | 41 | Warning Issued | |
| La Fontana D'orazio | Doral | Miami-Dade | 41 | Administrative complaint recommende |
2024 vs 2023 — Year-Over-Year Comparison
2024 saw 6,690 more DBPR inspections than 2023 (+6.9%). 2023 archive →
2024 Florida DBPR Inspections: FAQ
- How many Florida restaurant inspections happened in 2024?
- Florida DBPR health inspectors conducted 104,131 food service inspections in 2024, covering 42,913 unique licensed establishments. That compares to 97,441 inspections in 2023.
- What was the pass rate for Florida restaurant inspections in 2024?
- 73.8% of DBPR inspections in 2024 were completed with no further action required. 13,699 resulted in a warning and 2,388 triggered emergency closure orders, representing 2.29% of all inspections that year.
- Which county had the most DBPR inspections in 2024?
- Dade County recorded the highest inspection volume in 2024 among Florida's 67 counties, with an average of 6.7 violations per inspection. Inspection volume generally reflects the concentration of licensed food service establishments in a county.
- How many emergency orders were issued in 2024?
- DBPR inspectors issued 2,388 emergency closure orders during 2024. 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 2024?
- 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.