2026 Florida DBPR Restaurant Inspections
Florida DBPR health inspectors conducted 45,478 food service inspections in 2026 — -59.8% vs. 113,148 in 2025. 75.4% of inspections completed with no further action required. 5,449 resulted in a warning, 485 in emergency closure orders. Average violations per inspection: 5.2. Dade County leads in inspection volume. Since 2016, Florida DBPR has conducted 937,439 food service inspections.
Source: Florida DBPR food service inspection records. Updated weekly every Monday morning.
Inspection Outcomes — 2026
| Outcome | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Inspection Completed - No Further Action | 27,525 | 60.5% |
| Call Back - Complied | 6,226 | 13.7% |
| Warning Issued | 5,447 | 12% |
| Administrative complaint recommended | 3,034 | 6.7% |
| Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended | 1,192 | 2.6% |
| Call Back - Extension given, pending | 1,024 | 2.3% |
| Emergency order recommended | 403 | 0.9% |
| Emergency Order Callback Complied | 289 | 0.6% |
| Emergency Order Callback Not Complied | 234 | 0.5% |
| Emergency Order Callback Time Extension | 82 | 0.2% |
| Administrative determination recommended | 15 | 0% |
| Assigned to Inspector | 4 | 0% |
| Insp. Completed - Warning Given, Pending | 2 | 0% |
| Not available electronically | 1 | 0% |
Inspection Types — 2026
| Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Routine - Food | 38,356 | 84.3% |
| Complaint Full | 4,086 | 9% |
| Food-Licensing Inspection | 2,023 | 4.4% |
| Complaint Partial | 1,013 | 2.2% |
Chains with Highest Avg Violations — 2026
| Chain | Inspections | Avg Violations | Emergency Orders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perkins | 31 | 8.65 | 0 |
| Crafty Crab | 34 | 8.07 | 0 |
| Church's Chicken | 21 | 7.80 | 0 |
| La Granja | 56 | 7.44 | 0 |
| Buca di Beppo | 7 | 7.41 | 0 |
| Eggs Up Grill | 10 | 7.25 | 0 |
| Beef O Bradys | 55 | 7.12 | 1 |
| TGI Fridays | 6 | 7.11 | 0 |
| Metro Diner | 30 | 7.10 | 0 |
| Steak n Shake | 57 | 7.10 | 1 |
Top Counties by Inspections — 2026
| County | Inspections | Avg Violations | Emergency Orders |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dade County | 5,310 | 7.7 | 90 |
| Orange County | 3,879 | 6.4 | 89 |
| Broward County | 3,674 | 4.4 | 56 |
| Palm Beach County | 3,584 | 4.4 | 144 |
| Hillsborough County | 2,928 | 4.7 | 92 |
| Pinellas County | 2,760 | 5.5 | 92 |
| Duval County | 2,074 | 6.0 | 62 |
| Lee County | 1,499 | 4.7 | 15 |
| Volusia County | 1,413 | 6.4 | 38 |
| Brevard County | 1,326 | 5.2 | 26 |
Top Cities by Inspections — 2026
| City | Inspections | Avg Violations |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 7,180 | 6.80 |
| Orlando | 6,679 | 6.12 |
| Jacksonville | 5,074 | 6.32 |
| Tampa | 4,234 | 5.91 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 2,208 | 4.05 |
| Naples | 2,098 | 3.95 |
| Sarasota | 1,808 | 4.73 |
| Fort Myers | 1,747 | 4.12 |
| Boca Raton | 1,533 | 3.73 |
| West Palm Beach | 1,508 | 3.88 |
2026 Inspections by Month
January 2026 9,618 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 9,295 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 11,031 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 9,038 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 6,496 inspections · avg 4.7 violations · 144 emergency orders
For the full list of inspections in May 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 ★ | 45,478 | — | 75.4% | 5.15 | 5,449 | 485 |
| 2025 | 113,148 | +148.8% | 74.7% | 5.24 | 14,288 | 1,329 |
| 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 45,478 food service inspections in 2026, covering 33,779 unique establishments. That compares to 113,148 in 2025.
- What is the pass rate for Florida restaurant inspections in 2026?
- 75.4% of DBPR inspections in 2026 were completed with no further action. 12% resulted in a warning, 9.3% in administrative complaints, and 1.07% 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 5.2. 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.