Florida Restaurant Inspections: Call Back - Extension given, pending
'Call Back - Extension given, pending' — a callback inspection where an extension was granted to allow additional time to correct outstanding violations before re-evaluation — has been recorded 33,217 times across 17,164 unique Florida restaurants in DBPR records since 2016. In 2026, 1,265 inspections resulted in this outcome, representing 2.3% of all inspections this year (-50.2% vs. 2025). Miami-Dade County leads in 'Call Back - Extension given, pending' outcomes; Orlando is the most-affected city.
Source: Florida DBPR food service inspection records. Updated weekly every Monday morning.
What Is "Call Back - Extension given, pending"?
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 — Call Back - Extension given, pending
| County | Count |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | 4,016 |
| Orange County | 3,127 |
| Broward County | 2,182 |
| Duval County | 2,021 |
| Hillsborough County | 1,996 |
| Pinellas County | 1,993 |
| Volusia County | 1,453 |
| Brevard County | 1,443 |
| Palm Beach County | 1,319 |
| Leon County | 819 |
Top Chains — Call Back - Extension given, pending
Restaurant chains with the most inspections resulting in call back - extension given, pending.
| Chain | Count |
|---|---|
| Subway | 480 |
| Dunkin | 322 |
| Burger King | 161 |
| McDonalds | 152 |
| Jersey Mikes | 137 |
| Holiday Inn | 129 |
| Waffle House | 126 |
| Hungry Howies | 104 |
| Steak n Shake | 103 |
| Jimmy Johns | 92 |
Top Cities — Call Back - Extension given, pending
| City | Count |
|---|---|
| Orlando | 2,635 |
| Miami | 1,934 |
| Jacksonville | 1,761 |
| Tampa | 1,582 |
| Tallahassee | 819 |
| Kissimmee | 677 |
| Miami Beach | 532 |
| Pensacola | 517 |
| St. Petersburg | 494 |
| Saint Augustine | 487 |
Call Back - Extension given, pending — Year Over Year
Inspection Type Breakdown — Call Back - Extension given, pending
Which inspection types most commonly result in this outcome.
| Inspection Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Routine - Food | 28,151 | 84.7% |
| Complaint Full | 4,105 | 12.4% |
| Food-Licensing Inspection | 748 | 2.3% |
| Complaint Partial | 212 | 0.6% |
| Routine - Lodging | 1 | 0% |
Recent Inspections — Call Back - Extension given, pending
| Date | Business | City | County | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellow Mushroom | Cape Coral | Lee | 3 | |
| La Fiesta Tacos and Tequila | Lake City | Columbia | 1 | |
| McDonalds Restaurants | Longwood | Seminole | 2 | |
| Piocos Chicken | Saint Cloud | Osceola | 6 | |
| Cevi'ch Central Peruvian Cuisine | Winter Park | Orange | 8 | |
| Arby's | Winter Gardens | Orange | 4 | |
| Founey Caribbean Bar and Grill | Miramar | Broward | 3 | |
| Aledo Grille | Dunedin | Pinellas | 5 | |
| Grand Sushi Hibachi Buffet | Port Richey | Pasco | 29 | |
| Lynches Pub & Grub | Sarasota | Sarasota | 1 | |
| Sandlot Sports Bar | Miramar Beach | Walton | 2 | |
| Rock' It Lanes | Panama City Beach | Bay | 1 | |
| Tavern at the Glen | Ocala | Marion | 1 | |
| Carrabba's Italian Grill #6060 | Jacksonville | Duval | 1 | |
| Cs Waffles | South Daytona | Volusia | 6 | |
| Outback Steakhouse | Daytona Beach | Volusia | 7 | |
| Not a Clue Bar & Grill | St. Cloud | Osceola | 13 | |
| 4rivers Smokehouse | Orlando | Orange | 2 | |
| Hooters | Orlando | Orange | 2 | |
| Kaluz Restaurant | Fort Lauderdale | Broward | 1 |
FAQ: Call Back - Extension given, pending
- What is 'Call Back - Extension given, pending' in a Florida restaurant inspection?
- 'Call Back - Extension given, pending' is a formal DBPR inspection outcome that indicates a callback inspection where an extension was granted to allow additional time to correct outstanding violations before re-evaluation. 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 'Call Back - Extension given, pending' 33,217 times across 17,164 unique food service establishments since 2016. In 2026, 1,265 inspections resulted in this outcome — 2.3% of all 2026 inspections.
- Which Florida counties see the most 'Call Back - Extension given, pending' outcomes?
- Miami-Dade County leads Florida in 'Call Back - Extension given, pending' 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 - Extension given, pending' mean a restaurant is unsafe?
- 'Call Back - Extension given, pending' 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 'Call Back - Extension given, pending' inspection is 4.4.
- What happens after a restaurant receives 'Call Back - Extension given, pending'?
- After receiving 'Call Back - Extension given, pending', 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.