Florida Restaurant Inspections: Administrative Complaint Time Extension
'Administrative Complaint Time Extension' — a specific DBPR inspection outcome category requiring documented regulatory response — has been recorded 155 times across 147 unique Florida restaurants in DBPR records since 2016. Broward County leads in 'Administrative Complaint Time Extension' outcomes; Miami is the most-affected city.
Source: Florida DBPR food service inspection records. Updated weekly every Monday morning.
What Is "Administrative Complaint Time Extension"?
This inspection outcome is part of Florida DBPR's graduated enforcement framework, which ranges from no action through warnings, administrative complaints, and emergency closure orders depending on the severity and persistence of violations found.
Florida DBPR operates under a graduated enforcement framework that matches the regulatory response to the severity of conditions found during a food service inspection. Outcomes range from no action for fully compliant establishments through warnings, administrative complaints, and emergency closure orders for the most serious violations. Under Florida Statute § 509, DBPR inspectors are authorized to immediately close any food service establishment where conditions present an imminent public health hazard.
Top Counties — Administrative Complaint Time Extension
| County | Count |
|---|---|
| Broward County | 29 |
| Palm Beach County | 22 |
| Miami-Dade County | 21 |
| Hillsborough County | 14 |
| Manatee County | 6 |
| Lee County | 6 |
| Orange County | 5 |
| Pinellas County | 5 |
| Escambia County | 4 |
| Citrus County | 4 |
Top Chains — Administrative Complaint Time Extension
Restaurant chains with the most inspections resulting in administrative complaint time extension.
| Chain | Count |
|---|---|
| Marcos Pizza | 2 |
| Waffle House | 2 |
| Taco Bell | 1 |
| Fairfield Inn | 1 |
| Subway | 1 |
| Jimmy Johns | 1 |
| Dominos | 1 |
| First Watch | 1 |
| Panera Bread | 1 |
| Dairy Queen | 1 |
Top Cities — Administrative Complaint Time Extension
| City | Count |
|---|---|
| Miami | 11 |
| Tampa | 11 |
| Pembroke Pines | 5 |
| West Palm Beach | 5 |
| Orlando | 5 |
| Coral Springs | 4 |
| Pensacola | 4 |
| Bradenton | 4 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 4 |
| Boynton Beach | 4 |
Administrative Complaint Time Extension — Year Over Year
Inspection Type Breakdown — Administrative Complaint Time Extension
Which inspection types most commonly result in this outcome.
| Inspection Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Routine - Food | 136 | 87.7% |
| Complaint Full | 17 | 11% |
| Complaint Partial | 1 | 0.6% |
| Food-Licensing Inspection | 1 | 0.6% |
Recent Inspections — Administrative Complaint Time Extension
| Date | Business | City | County | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villaggio Ristorante De Beppe | Lutz | Hillsborough | 4 | |
| Cuisine Creole | North Miami Beach | Miami-Dade | 3 | |
| Upper Crust Cafe and Bakery | Venice | Sarasota | 1 | |
| Del Valle Latin Store & Market | Tampa | Hillsborough | 5 | |
| Regency Miami Airport | Miami | Miami-Dade | 3 | |
| Barbara Jeans on the Water | Ponte Vedra Beach | St. Johns | 0 | |
| Rinconcito BBQ Latino | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | 11 | |
| Maruchi Supermarket and Cafeteria | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | 4 | |
| Florida House Inn | Fernandina Beach | Nassau | 5 | |
| Akira Sushi & Wok | Champions Gate | Osceola | 8 | |
| Seoul Garden | Fort Pierce | St. Lucie | 5 | |
| Dairy Queen of Cross City | Cross City | Dixie | 9 | |
| Kfc F569050 | Marianna | Jackson | 2 | |
| Mama Lisas Bistro LLC | Port St Lucie | St. Lucie | 2 | |
| M & S Best Tropical Restaurant INC | Oakland Park | Broward | 4 | |
| Ddbr Pc#332745 | Miramar | Broward | 4 | |
| Bruschetta Francesca | Key West | Monroe | 6 | |
| Bruschetta Francesca | Key West | Monroe | 13 | |
| Roast Deli and Social Bar | Tampa | Hillsborough | 6 | |
| Fritanga Malecon II | Hialeah | Miami-Dade | 6 |
FAQ: Administrative Complaint Time Extension
- What is 'Administrative Complaint Time Extension' in a Florida restaurant inspection?
- 'Administrative Complaint Time Extension' is a formal DBPR inspection outcome that indicates a specific DBPR inspection outcome category requiring documented regulatory response. This inspection outcome is part of Florida DBPR's graduated enforcement framework, which ranges from no action through warnings, administrative complaints, and emergency closure orders depending on the severity and persistence of violations found.
- How common is this inspection outcome in Florida?
- DBPR has recorded 'Administrative Complaint Time Extension' 155 times across 147 unique food service establishments since 2016. This outcome has not been recorded in 2026 to date.
- Which Florida counties see the most 'Administrative Complaint Time Extension' outcomes?
- Broward County leads Florida in 'Administrative Complaint Time Extension' inspection outcomes. Miami is the top city for this outcome. High-volume counties typically reflect population density and the concentration of licensed food service establishments rather than a disproportionate rate of violations per restaurant.
- Does 'Administrative Complaint Time Extension' mean a restaurant is unsafe?
- 'Administrative Complaint Time Extension' indicates that DBPR found violations requiring formal follow-up. The establishment is not necessarily unsafe to visit after correction actions are complete, but the outcome reflects documented food safety compliance gaps that required regulatory intervention. The average number of violations per 'Administrative Complaint Time Extension' inspection is 4.6.
- What happens after a restaurant receives 'Administrative Complaint Time Extension'?
- After receiving 'Administrative Complaint Time Extension', the establishment must address the violations cited during the inspection within the timeframe specified. DBPR may conduct a callback inspection to verify compliance. Failure to correct violations can result in escalating enforcement actions including administrative complaints and, ultimately, license suspension or revocation.