Florida Restaurant Inspections: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
'Emergency Order Callback Not Complied' — a specific DBPR inspection outcome category requiring documented regulatory response — has been recorded 3,914 times across 1,998 unique Florida restaurants in DBPR records since 2016. In 2026, 440 inspections resulted in this outcome, representing 0.5% of all inspections this year (-8.7% vs. 2025). Pinellas County leads in 'Emergency Order Callback Not Complied' outcomes; Tampa is the most-affected city.
Source: Florida DBPR food service inspection records. Updated weekly every Monday morning.
What Is "Emergency Order Callback Not Complied"?
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 — Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
| County | Count |
|---|---|
| Pinellas County | 657 |
| Hillsborough County | 617 |
| Duval County | 410 |
| Broward County | 256 |
| Palm Beach County | 252 |
| Miami-Dade County | 203 |
| Orange County | 194 |
| Marion County | 104 |
| Pasco County | 98 |
| Polk County | 90 |
Top Chains — Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Restaurant chains with the most inspections resulting in emergency order callback not complied.
| Chain | Count |
|---|---|
| Popeyes | 52 |
| Subway | 27 |
| Dunkin | 18 |
| Burger King | 15 |
| Dairy Queen | 14 |
| Church's Chicken | 12 |
| Wendys | 12 |
| Dennys | 12 |
| Applebees | 10 |
| Hooters | 9 |
Top Cities — Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
| City | Count |
|---|---|
| Tampa | 434 |
| Jacksonville | 366 |
| Orlando | 175 |
| St. Petersburg | 171 |
| Clearwater | 115 |
| Miami | 99 |
| Ocala | 81 |
| Pinellas Park | 77 |
| Largo | 75 |
| St Petersburg | 66 |
Emergency Order Callback Not Complied — Year Over Year
Inspection Type Breakdown — Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Which inspection types most commonly result in this outcome.
| Inspection Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Routine - Food | 2,666 | 68.1% |
| Complaint Full | 1,100 | 28.1% |
| Complaint Partial | 121 | 3.1% |
| Food-Licensing Inspection | 27 | 0.7% |
Recent Inspections — Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
| Date | Business | City | County | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkey Bar of Clearwater | Clearwater | Pinellas | 2 | |
| Monkey Bar of Clearwater | Clearwater | Pinellas | 2 | |
| Monkey Bar of Clearwater | Clearwater | Pinellas | 2 | |
| Cypress Creek Golf Club | Sun City Center | Hillsborough | 5 | |
| Keke's Breakfast Cafe | Parkland | Broward | 1 | |
| Keke's Breakfast Cafe | Parkland | Broward | 1 | |
| Thai Cuisine & Noodle House | Jacksonville | Duval | 3 | |
| Ny Best Pizza | Altamonte Springs | Seminole | 13 | |
| Asian Fusion Buffet | Apollo Beach | Hillsborough | 6 | |
| U Restaurant/ Cool Beans Cafe | Altamonte Springs | Seminole | 12 | |
| Sawa | Coral Gables | Miami-Dade | 9 | |
| St. James Cafe | Jacksonville | Duval | 2 | |
| Hooters | Jacksonville | Duval | 2 | |
| Pepo's Cafe | Tampa | Hillsborough | 7 | |
| Pepo's Cafe | Tampa | Hillsborough | 11 | |
| St. James Cafe | Jacksonville | Duval | 2 | |
| El Primo Restaurant and Grocery | Jacksonville | Duval | 3 | |
| Hooters | Jacksonville | Duval | 2 | |
| Kiku Sushi | Osprey | Sarasota | 3 | |
| Hong Kong Station | Jacksonville | Duval | 2 |
FAQ: Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
- What is 'Emergency Order Callback Not Complied' in a Florida restaurant inspection?
- 'Emergency Order Callback Not Complied' 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 'Emergency Order Callback Not Complied' 3,914 times across 1,998 unique food service establishments since 2016. In 2026, 440 inspections resulted in this outcome — 0.5% of all 2026 inspections.
- Which Florida counties see the most 'Emergency Order Callback Not Complied' outcomes?
- Pinellas County leads Florida in 'Emergency Order Callback Not Complied' inspection outcomes. Tampa 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 'Emergency Order Callback Not Complied' mean a restaurant is unsafe?
- No — 'Emergency Order Callback Not 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 'Emergency Order Callback Not Complied' inspection is 7.1.
- What happens after a restaurant receives 'Emergency Order Callback Not Complied'?
- After receiving 'Emergency Order Callback Not 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.