Florida Restaurant Inspections: Call Back - Complied
'Call Back - Complied' — a follow-up callback inspection where the establishment demonstrated that previously cited violations have been fully corrected — has been recorded 148,002 times across 39,797 unique Florida restaurants in DBPR records since 2016. In 2026, 7,564 inspections resulted in this outcome, representing 13.9% of all inspections this year (-52% vs. 2025). Miami-Dade County leads in 'Call Back - Complied' outcomes; Orlando is the most-affected city.
Source: Florida DBPR food service inspection records. Updated weekly every Monday morning.
What Is "Call Back - Complied"?
A "Call Back - Complied" result is a positive enforcement outcome, confirming that a previously cited establishment has corrected all violations identified during the original inspection. It closes the enforcement cycle for those violations and typically returns the establishment to normal inspection status.
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 — Call Back - Complied
| County | Count |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | 17,705 |
| Broward County | 13,056 |
| Orange County | 11,912 |
| Pinellas County | 9,404 |
| Hillsborough County | 9,345 |
| Palm Beach County | 9,276 |
| Duval County | 7,833 |
| Volusia County | 5,326 |
| Brevard County | 5,297 |
| Lee County | 5,027 |
Top Chains — Call Back - Complied
Restaurant chains with the most inspections resulting in call back - complied.
| Chain | Count |
|---|---|
| Subway | 2,360 |
| Dunkin | 1,813 |
| McDonalds | 1,373 |
| Wendys | 1,198 |
| Burger King | 806 |
| Waffle House | 730 |
| Taco Bell | 620 |
| Jersey Mikes | 555 |
| Dennys | 513 |
| KFC | 485 |
Top Cities — Call Back - Complied
| City | Count |
|---|---|
| Orlando | 9,711 |
| Miami | 8,920 |
| Jacksonville | 6,827 |
| Tampa | 6,743 |
| Naples | 2,921 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 2,631 |
| Fort Myers | 2,240 |
| Kissimmee | 2,139 |
| Miami Beach | 2,070 |
| Tallahassee | 2,031 |
Call Back - Complied — Year Over Year
Inspection Type Breakdown — Call Back - Complied
Which inspection types most commonly result in this outcome.
| Inspection Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Routine - Food | 124,372 | 84% |
| Complaint Full | 18,964 | 12.8% |
| Food-Licensing Inspection | 3,490 | 2.4% |
| Complaint Partial | 1,173 | 0.8% |
| Routine - Lodging | 2 | 0% |
| Disaster Response | 1 | 0% |
Recent Inspections — Call Back - Complied
| Date | Business | City | County | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrabba's Italian Grill | Venice | Sarasota | 0 | |
| Sarasota Food and Wine Marcello | Sarasota | Sarasota | 1 | |
| Italiano's | Venice | Sarasota | 1 | |
| Charleys Cheesesteaks | Bradenton | Manatee | 0 | |
| Oneco Farmers Market | Bradenton | Manatee | 0 | |
| Jersey Mike's Subs | Bradenton | Manatee | 2 | |
| Suji Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge | Estero | Lee | 1 | |
| El Estadio Latin Sports Bar | Fort Myers | Lee | 5 | |
| Jon Smith Subs | Miramar Beach | Walton | 0 | |
| Another Broken Egg - Grand Blvd LLC | Miramar Beach | Walton | 0 | |
| El Rodeo Tequila Bar and Grill INC | Panama City Beach | Bay | 0 | |
| Subway #10532 | Saint Augustine | St. Johns | 0 | |
| Connolly's Shore Grill | Saint Augustine | St. Johns | 0 | |
| Melinas Empanadas | Bunnell | Flagler | 1 | |
| Southern Table Restaurant | Bunnell | Flagler | 6 | |
| Mr Fried | Jacksonville | Duval | 0 | |
| Mi Apa Latin Cafe of Jonesville | Newberry | Alachua | 0 | |
| Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville | Gainesville | Alachua | 0 | |
| Stoked Poke | Daytona Beach | Volusia | 4 | |
| Quality Inn | Ormond Beach | Volusia | 2 |
FAQ: Call Back - Complied
- What is 'Call Back - Complied' in a Florida restaurant inspection?
- 'Call Back - Complied' is a formal DBPR inspection outcome that indicates a follow-up callback inspection where the establishment demonstrated that previously cited violations have been fully corrected. A "Call Back - Complied" result is a positive enforcement outcome, confirming that a previously cited establishment has corrected all violations identified during the original inspection. It closes the enforcement cycle for those violations and typically returns the establishment to normal inspection status.
- How common is this inspection outcome in Florida?
- DBPR has recorded 'Call Back - Complied' 148,002 times across 39,797 unique food service establishments since 2016. In 2026, 7,564 inspections resulted in this outcome — 13.9% of all 2026 inspections.
- Which Florida counties see the most 'Call Back - Complied' outcomes?
- Miami-Dade County leads Florida in 'Call Back - Complied' inspection outcomes. Orlando 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 'Call Back - Complied' mean a restaurant is unsafe?
- No — 'Call Back - Complied' is the passing outcome for a Florida DBPR inspection. Establishments receiving this result either had no violations or corrected minor issues on-site during the inspection. The average number of violations per 'Call Back - Complied' inspection is 1.9.
- What happens after a restaurant receives 'Call Back - Complied'?
- After receiving 'Call Back - Complied', the establishment continues normal operations under DBPR's standard inspection schedule. Routine inspections typically occur twice per year for most food service establishments in Florida.