Florida Restaurant Inspections: Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
'Emergency Order Callback Time Extension' — a specific DBPR inspection outcome category requiring documented regulatory response — has been recorded 1,643 times across 1,444 unique Florida restaurants in DBPR records since 2016. In 2026, 150 inspections resulted in this outcome, representing 0.2% of all inspections this year (-17.6% vs. 2025). Pinellas County leads in 'Emergency Order Callback Time Extension' outcomes; Tampa is the most-affected city.
Source: Florida DBPR food service inspection records. Updated weekly every Monday morning.
What Is "Emergency Order Callback 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 — Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
| County | Count |
|---|---|
| Pinellas County | 173 |
| Miami-Dade County | 144 |
| Hillsborough County | 140 |
| Palm Beach County | 130 |
| Broward County | 130 |
| Duval County | 112 |
| Orange County | 97 |
| Volusia County | 68 |
| St. Johns County | 56 |
| Pasco County | 40 |
Top Chains — Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Restaurant chains with the most inspections resulting in emergency order callback time extension.
| Chain | Count |
|---|---|
| Subway | 9 |
| Burger King | 8 |
| Dunkin | 8 |
| Zaxbys | 7 |
| Sonic Drive-In | 6 |
| McDonalds | 5 |
| Jersey Mikes | 5 |
| Popeyes | 5 |
| Checkers | 5 |
| Wendys | 5 |
Top Cities — Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
| City | Count |
|---|---|
| Tampa | 102 |
| Jacksonville | 99 |
| Orlando | 92 |
| Miami | 66 |
| St. Petersburg | 48 |
| Saint Augustine | 34 |
| Gainesville | 33 |
| Clearwater | 33 |
| West Palm Beach | 31 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 28 |
Emergency Order Callback Time Extension — Year Over Year
Inspection Type Breakdown — Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Which inspection types most commonly result in this outcome.
| Inspection Type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Routine - Food | 1,175 | 71.5% |
| Complaint Full | 439 | 26.7% |
| Food-Licensing Inspection | 15 | 0.9% |
| Complaint Partial | 14 | 0.9% |
Recent Inspections — Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
| Date | Business | City | County | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Fresh Cuisine | Tampa | Hillsborough | 7 | |
| Gomez Mexican Grill | Fort Myers | Lee | 6 | |
| Azul Tequila Mexican Restaurant LLC | Arcadia | DeSoto | 6 | |
| No 1 Jin Jin Kitchen | Lakeland | Polk | 3 | |
| China Spring III | Coral Springs | Broward | 1 | |
| World Tennis Club | Naples | Collier | 2 | |
| Nawabi Hyderabad House Biryani Place | Lake Mary | Seminole | 21 | |
| La Union Restaurant of Fla | Margate | Broward | 13 | |
| Knife Steak House | Doral | Miami-Dade | 17 | |
| St. James Cafe | Jacksonville | Duval | 1 | |
| Whistle Stop Grill and Bar | Safety Harbor | Pinellas | 7 | |
| Allegro Ma Non Troppo/ Socal Taco Company | Miami | Miami-Dade | 5 | |
| Checkers Drive Inn Rest #170 | Clearwater | Pinellas | 1 | |
| Bagelicious and More | Spring Hill | Hernando | 7 | |
| Discovery Indian Cuisine | Palm Harbor | Pinellas | 10 | |
| Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC | Zephyrhills | Pasco | 4 | |
| Jason's Deli | Jacksonville | Duval | 1 | |
| San Jose Co Club D R | Jacksonville | Duval | 2 | |
| Casa Dora Italian Cafe | Jacksonville | Duval | 4 | |
| Q' Onda Taqueria | Miami | Miami-Dade | 12 |
FAQ: Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
- What is 'Emergency Order Callback Time Extension' in a Florida restaurant inspection?
- 'Emergency Order Callback 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 'Emergency Order Callback Time Extension' 1,643 times across 1,444 unique food service establishments since 2016. In 2026, 150 inspections resulted in this outcome — 0.2% of all 2026 inspections.
- Which Florida counties see the most 'Emergency Order Callback Time Extension' outcomes?
- Pinellas County leads Florida in 'Emergency Order Callback Time Extension' 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 Time Extension' mean a restaurant is unsafe?
- Yes — 'Emergency Order Callback Time Extension' means DBPR inspectors found conditions serious enough to require immediate shutdown. Establishments receiving this outcome cannot reopen until a follow-up inspection confirms that all cited conditions have been corrected. This is the most serious outcome in the DBPR enforcement framework.
- What happens after a restaurant receives 'Emergency Order Callback Time Extension'?
- After receiving 'Emergency Order Callback Time Extension', the establishment must cease food service operations immediately. The operator must correct all cited conditions and then request a callback inspection from DBPR. The establishment cannot resume service until a DBPR inspector verifies the violations have been fully corrected — a process that typically takes 24 hours to several days depending on severity.