2026 Florida DBPR Restaurant Inspections
Florida DBPR health inspectors conducted 54,243 food service inspections in 2026 — -52.1% vs. 113,184 in 2025. 75% of inspections completed with no further action required. 6,562 resulted in a warning, 621 in emergency closure orders. Average violations per inspection: 5.1. Dade County leads in inspection volume. Since 2016, Florida DBPR has conducted 946,240 food service inspections.
Source: Florida DBPR food service inspection records. Updated weekly every Monday morning.
Recent News & Analysis
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Inspection Outcomes — 2026
| Outcome | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection Completed - No Further Action | 32,476 | 59.9% |
| Call Back - Complied | 7,564 | 13.9% |
| Warning Issued | 6,559 | 12.1% |
| Administrative complaint recommended | 3,596 | 6.6% |
| Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended | 1,503 | 2.8% |
| Call Back - Extension given, pending | 1,256 | 2.3% |
| Emergency order recommended | 521 | 1% |
| Emergency Order Callback Complied | 359 | 0.7% |
| Emergency Order Callback Not Complied | 282 | 0.5% |
| Emergency Order Callback Time Extension | 100 | 0.2% |
| Administrative determination recommended | 18 | 0% |
| Assigned to Inspector | 4 | 0% |
| Insp. Completed - Warning Given, Pending | 3 | 0% |
| Not available electronically | 1 | 0% |
| Routine Inspection | 1 | 0% |
Inspection Types — 2026
| Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Routine - Food | 44,717 | 82.4% |
| Complaint Full | 5,551 | 10.2% |
| Food-Licensing Inspection | 2,632 | 4.9% |
| Complaint Partial | 1,343 | 2.5% |
Chains with Highest Avg Violations — 2026
| Chain | Inspections | Avg Violations | Emergency Orders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins | 43 | 8.61 | 0 |
| Crafty Crab | 40 | 8.10 | 0 |
| Church's Chicken | 27 | 7.76 | 0 |
| La Granja | 68 | 7.44 | 0 |
| Buca di Beppo | 8 | 7.38 | 0 |
| Eggs Up Grill | 11 | 7.23 | 0 |
| Metro Diner | 38 | 7.13 | 0 |
| Beef O Bradys | 66 | 7.11 | 1 |
| TGI Fridays | 10 | 7.10 | 0 |
| Steak n Shake | 74 | 7.08 | 1 |
Top Counties by Inspections — 2026
| County | Inspections | Avg Violations | Emergency Orders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dade County | 6,471 | 7.5 | 119 |
| Orange County | 4,668 | 6.3 | 97 |
| Broward County | 4,529 | 4.4 | 71 |
| Palm Beach County | 4,261 | 4.4 | 174 |
| Hillsborough County | 3,397 | 4.6 | 110 |
| Pinellas County | 3,190 | 5.4 | 113 |
| Duval County | 2,534 | 6.0 | 90 |
| Lee County | 1,792 | 4.6 | 21 |
| Volusia County | 1,712 | 6.4 | 47 |
| Brevard County | 1,608 | 5.2 | 28 |
Top Cities by Inspections — 2026
| City | Inspections | Avg Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 7,092 | 6.82 |
| Orlando | 6,671 | 6.13 |
| Jacksonville | 5,069 | 6.32 |
| Tampa | 4,176 | 5.89 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 2,192 | 4.07 |
| Naples | 2,103 | 3.95 |
| Sarasota | 1,747 | 4.72 |
| Fort Myers | 1,724 | 4.12 |
| Boca Raton | 1,539 | 3.74 |
| Miami Beach | 1,472 | 6.35 |
2026 Inspections by Month
January 2026 9,620 inspections · avg 5.1 violations · 193 emergency orders
For the full list of inspections in January 2026, see the complete 2026 DBPR inspection archive.
February 2026 9,296 inspections · avg 5.3 violations · 178 emergency orders
For the full list of inspections in February 2026, see the complete 2026 DBPR inspection archive.
March 2026 11,038 inspections · avg 5.4 violations · 253 emergency orders
For the full list of inspections in March 2026, see the complete 2026 DBPR inspection archive.
April 2026 9,046 inspections · avg 5.1 violations · 240 emergency orders
For the full list of inspections in April 2026, see the complete 2026 DBPR inspection archive.
May 2026 6,574 inspections · avg 4.6 violations · 144 emergency orders
For the full list of inspections in May 2026, see the complete 2026 DBPR inspection archive.
June 2026 4,946 inspections · avg 4.8 violations · 149 emergency orders
For the full list of inspections in June 2026, see the complete 2026 DBPR inspection archive.
July 2026 3,723 inspections · avg 5.2 violations · 105 emergency orders
For the full list of inspections in July 2026, see the complete 2026 DBPR inspection archive.
Florida Restaurant Inspection History — All Years
Complete DBPR inspection data since 2016. Click any year for the full archive including monthly breakdown, top counties, cities, and chains.
| Year | Inspections | YoY Change | Pass Rate | Avg Violations | Warnings | Emergency Orders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ★ | 54,243 | — | 75% | 5.12 | 6,562 | 621 |
| 2025 | 113,184 | +108.7% | 74.6% | 5.24 | 14,293 | 1,331 |
| 2024 | 104,131 | -8% | 73.8% | 5.36 | 13,703 | 1,192 |
| 2023 | 97,441 | -6.4% | 74.5% | 5.94 | 12,929 | 1,175 |
| 2022 | 93,474 | -4.1% | 74.4% | 5.91 | 12,286 | 1,169 |
| 2021 | 87,193 | -6.7% | 75.7% | 5.71 | 12,156 | 998 |
| 2020 | 91,943 | +5.4% | 80.8% | 5.40 | 10,962 | 608 |
| 2019 | 99,384 | +8.1% | 72.1% | 6.20 | 18,162 | 872 |
| 2018 | 87,810 | -11.6% | 65.9% | 6.61 | 19,655 | 956 |
| 2017 | 77,338 | -11.9% | 65.9% | 7.09 | 17,408 | 682 |
| 2016 | 40,099 | -48.2% | 68% | 7.02 | 8,739 | 271 |
★ = current year (partial). YoY change compares to the following year's total.
Florida DBPR Restaurant Inspections: FAQ
- How many DBPR inspections were conducted in Florida in 2026?
- Florida DBPR inspectors conducted 54,243 food service inspections in 2026, covering 37,153 unique establishments. That compares to 113,184 in 2025.
- What is the pass rate for Florida restaurant inspections in 2026?
- 75% of DBPR inspections in 2026 were completed with no further action. 12.1% resulted in a warning, 9.4% in administrative complaints, and 1.14% in emergency closure orders.
- What is the average number of violations per Florida restaurant inspection?
- The average number of violations per DBPR inspection in 2026 is 5.1. Violations are categorized as high priority (food safety risk), intermediate (procedural), or basic (general maintenance). High-priority violations are the most likely to result in a warning or closure order.
- Which Florida county has the most restaurant inspections?
- Dade County leads Florida in DBPR inspection volume in 2026 with the highest number of inspections conducted, reflecting its large concentration of licensed food service establishments.
- What happens after a Florida restaurant fails a DBPR inspection?
- If a DBPR inspection results in a warning, the establishment must correct violations within a specified timeframe and may receive a callback inspection. Administrative complaints can lead to fines or license action. Emergency closure orders require immediate shutdown until corrective actions are verified by a follow-up inspection, typically within 24-72 hours.
- Does this page update in real time?
- This page is refreshed weekly from official DBPR public records. New inspection data from the most recent weekly file is added each Monday morning.