2026 Florida DBPR Restaurant Inspection Archive
In 2026, Florida DBPR health inspectors conducted 54,728 restaurant inspections — -51.6% vs. 113,184 in 2025. 37,321 unique facilities were inspected with a 75% pass rate and 5.1 average violations per inspection. 1,282 inspections resulted in emergency orders. Dade County led inspection volume.
Source: Florida DBPR food service inspection records. Data covers January 1 – July 18, 2026.
Top 10 Counties — 2026
| County | Inspections | Avg Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Dade County | 6,532 | 7.5 |
| Orange County | 4,703 | 6.3 |
| Broward County | 4,590 | 4.4 |
| Palm Beach County | 4,295 | 4.4 |
| Hillsborough County | 3,431 | 4.6 |
| Pinellas County | 3,213 | 5.4 |
| Duval County | 2,563 | 6.0 |
| Lee County | 1,817 | 4.6 |
| Volusia County | 1,724 | 6.4 |
| Brevard County | 1,617 | 5.2 |
Top 10 Chains by Inspections — 2026
| Chain | Inspections |
|---|---|
| McDonalds | 542 |
| Subway | 541 |
| Wendys | 535 |
| Taco Bell | 469 |
| Dunkin | 453 |
| Chipotle | 362 |
| KFC | 268 |
| Burger King | 251 |
| Chick-fil-A | 245 |
| Waffle House | 235 |
Top 10 Cities by Inspections — 2026
| City | Inspections |
|---|---|
| Orlando | 3,547 |
| Miami | 3,276 |
| Tampa | 2,344 |
| Jacksonville | 2,264 |
| Naples | 1,024 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 980 |
| Tallahassee | 795 |
| Fort Myers | 788 |
| West Palm Beach | 777 |
| Boca Raton | 739 |
2026 Inspections by Outcome
| Disposition | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection Completed - No Further Action | 32,766 | 59.9% |
| Call Back - Complied | 7,626 | 13.9% |
| Warning Issued | 6,623 | 12.1% |
| Administrative complaint recommended | 3,622 | 6.6% |
| Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended | 1,517 | 2.8% |
| Call Back - Extension given, pending | 1,265 | 2.3% |
| Emergency order recommended | 526 | 1% |
| Emergency Order Callback Complied | 368 | 0.7% |
| Emergency Order Callback Not Complied | 288 | 0.5% |
| Emergency Order Callback Time Extension | 100 | 0.2% |
2026 Inspections by Type
| Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Routine - Food | 45,148 | 82.5% |
| Complaint Full | 5,598 | 10.2% |
| Food-Licensing Inspection | 2,639 | 4.8% |
| Complaint Partial | 1,343 | 2.5% |
2026 Inspections by Month
| Month | Inspections | Avg Violations | Emergency Orders |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 9,620 | 5.1 | 193 |
| February 2026 | 9,296 | 5.3 | 178 |
| March 2026 | 11,038 | 5.4 | 253 |
| April 2026 | 9,046 | 5.1 | 240 |
| May 2026 | 6,574 | 4.6 | 144 |
| June 2026 | 4,946 | 4.8 | 149 |
| July 2026 | 4,208 | 5.2 | 125 |
Highest-Violation Inspections — 2026
Inspections with the most violations cited in 2026. Click any facility name for its full inspection history.
| Date | Business | City | County | Violations | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Sushi Hibachi Buffet | Port Richey | Pasco | 54 | Administrative complaint recommende | |
| South Garden Chinese Restaurant | Miami | Miami-Dade | 54 | Inspection Completed - No Further A | |
| Yh Seafood Clubhouse | Orlando | Orange | 52 | Warning Issued | |
| China Lee | Orlando | Orange | 52 | Emergency order recommended | |
| Yh Seafood Clubhouse | Orlando | Orange | 49 | Call Back - Extension given, pendin | |
| Yh Seafood Clubhouse | Orlando | Orange | 48 | Call Back - Extension given, pendin | |
| Ricky Bakery | Miami | Miami-Dade | 47 | Warning Issued | |
| La Bodega Restaurant | Miami | Miami-Dade | 47 | Emergency order recommended | |
| Barbeque Stop Company | Miami | Miami-Dade | 46 | Warning Issued | |
| Mesa's BBQ | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | 46 | Emergency order recommended | |
| Agave Bandido | Winter Garden | Orange | 46 | Administrative complaint recommende | |
| Luka Restaurant | Miami | Miami-Dade | 46 | Warning Issued | |
| Original Pancake House | Miami | Miami-Dade | 46 | Emergency order recommended | |
| Grab N Go | Belleview | Marion | 45 | Warning Issued | |
| China Buffet | Tampa | Hillsborough | 44 | Emergency order recommended | |
| Maruchi Supermarket and Cafeteria | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | 43 | Warning Issued | |
| Ocean Buffet | Orlando | Orange | 43 | Warning Issued | |
| Rio Grande Churrascaria | Miami | Miami-Dade | 43 | Warning Issued | |
| Caribe Restaurant 97th Avenue | Miami | Miami-Dade | 43 | Warning Issued | |
| Macita's Restaurant | Miami | Miami-Dade | 43 | Warning Issued |
2026 vs 2025 — Year-Over-Year Comparison
2026 saw 58,456 fewer DBPR inspections than 2025 (-51.6%). 2025 archive →
2026 Florida DBPR Inspections: FAQ
- How many Florida restaurant inspections happened in 2026?
- Florida DBPR health inspectors conducted 54,728 food service inspections in 2026, covering 37,321 unique licensed establishments. That compares to 113,184 inspections in 2025.
- What was the pass rate for Florida restaurant inspections in 2026?
- 75% of DBPR inspections in 2026 were completed with no further action required. 6,623 resulted in a warning and 1,282 triggered emergency closure orders, representing 2.34% of all inspections that year.
- Which county had the most DBPR inspections in 2026?
- Dade County recorded the highest inspection volume in 2026 among Florida's 67 counties, with an average of 7.5 violations per inspection. Inspection volume generally reflects the concentration of licensed food service establishments in a county.
- How many emergency orders were issued in 2026?
- DBPR inspectors issued 1,282 emergency closure orders during 2026. 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 2026?
- 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.
