How many restaurants are in Jackson County?

Jackson County, Florida has 147 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Jackson County?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Jackson County is 85.5%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Jackson County this year?

2 food establishments in Jackson County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Jackson County?

The most frequently cited violations in Jackson County are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Jackson County?

Subway has the most locations in Jackson County with 5 establishments.

How does Jackson County compare to the Florida state average?

Jackson County has a pass rate of 85.5%, which is 0.5 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2.8 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Jackson County?

Food establishments in Jackson County have an average of 9.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Jackson County been assessed?

Food establishments in Jackson County have been assessed $9,400 in fines across 28 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $348 and the largest single fine was $800.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Jackson County restaurants?

11 fire safety violations have been documented across 6 food establishments in Jackson County. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Jackson County inspected?

Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Jackson County, Florida has 73 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 141 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Jackson County?

FDACS has issued 857 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Jackson County, including 3 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Jackson County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Jackson County Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Jackson County, Florida has 147 food establishments with 1,420 inspections on record. 2 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 85.5%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 2.8 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Jim's Buffet and Grill in Marianna on October 21, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

147Facilities

1,420Total Inspections

2Closures 2026

85.5%Pass Rate

2.8Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	City	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill	Marianna	30	118	2
Beef O'brady's	Marianna	37	192	1
Yamato Steakhouse	Marianna	29	158	1
San Marcos Mexican Grill	Marianna	25	141	1
Jim's Buffet and Grill	Marianna	26	128	1

Jackson County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Jackson County 85.5% Pass Rate 85.5%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Jackson County 2.8 Avg Violations / Inspection 2.8

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Jackson County 1.36 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.36

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Jackson County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	City	Violations	Result
May 5	Firehouse Subs	Marianna	0	Call Back - Complied
May 5	Kfc F569050	Marianna	1	Call Back - Extension given, pending
May 1	Gradys Seafood LLC	Graceville	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 1	Dillards Oyster Bar LLC	Graceville	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 30	Subway 12830	Cottondale	0	Call Back - Complied
Apr 30	Subway 12830	Cottondale	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 30	Bistro Palms	Marianna	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 28	Wharf Casual Seafood Marianna INC	Marianna	2 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 28	Wendy's	Marianna	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 10	Olle's	Alford	5	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jackson County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
08	Proper hand/arm washing	8,260
31	Clean multi-use utensils	5,511
53	Outer openings protected	4,044
22	Consumer advisory	2,629
41	Toilet facilities	2,466

Jackson County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

28Actions on Record

$9,400Total Fines

$348Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

23Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Oct 21, 2025	Jim's Buffet and Grill	$400	6--2025070912
Jun 25, 2025	Grand Jin Jin Chinese Restaurant	$200	6--2025043446
Sep 10, 2025	D & S Diner	$160	6--2025043436

Jackson County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

11Fire Violations

6Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	9
Cooking without hood suppression	2

Jackson County Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Jackson County has 73 FDACS-regulated facilities with 141 inspections on record and 857 stop-sale orders issued.

73Retail Facilities

141FDACS Inspections

857Stop-Sale Orders

3Orders in 2026

Jackson County FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

Date	Facility	City	Product	Reason
Mar 17, 2026	La Mejor Mexican Supermarket LLC	Marianna	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Mar 17, 2026	La Mejor Mexican Supermarket LLC	Marianna	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Mar 17, 2026	La Mejor Mexican Supermarket LLC	Marianna	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Dec 8, 2025	Super-sneads-423424	Sneads	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Dec 8, 2025	Super-sneads-423424	Sneads	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Dec 8, 2025	Super-sneads-423424	Sneads	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Dec 8, 2025	Super-sneads-423424	Sneads	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Dec 8, 2025	Super-sneads-423424	Sneads	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Dec 8, 2025	Super-sneads-423424	Sneads	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Dec 8, 2025	Super-sneads-423424	Sneads	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…

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Jackson County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	17
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	15
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	8
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	7
2-103.11(O)	Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are	7

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Jackson County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	3	57	2,871
Family Dollar	2	316	950
Starbucks	1	77	1,170
Winn-Dixie	1	170	584
Planet Fitness	1	0	89
Subway	1	27	304

All Florida retail food chains →

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Jackson County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	5	210	0
McDonalds	3	231	2
Waffle House	2	311	0
Hungry Howies	2	87	0
Captain D's	1	88	0
Days Inn	1	24	0
Hampton Inn	1	6	0
Sonic Drive-in	1	85	0
Wendys	1	11	0
Burger King	1	68	0

Jackson County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Jackson County?: Jackson County, Florida has 147 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Jackson County?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Jackson County is 85.5%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Jackson County this year?: 2 food establishments in Jackson County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Jackson County?: The most frequently cited violations in Jackson County are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Jackson County?: Subway has the most locations in Jackson County with 5 establishments.
How does Jackson County compare to the Florida state average?: Jackson County has a pass rate of 85.5%, which is 0.5 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2.8 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Jackson County?: Food establishments in Jackson County have an average of 9.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Jackson County been assessed?: Food establishments in Jackson County have been assessed $9,400 in fines across 28 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $348 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Jackson County restaurants?: 11 fire safety violations have been documented across 6 food establishments in Jackson County. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Jackson County inspected?: Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Jackson County, Florida has 73 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 141 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Jackson County?: FDACS has issued 857 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Jackson County, including 3 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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