How many restaurants are in Jefferson County?

Jefferson County, Florida has 55 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Jefferson County?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Jefferson County is 100%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Jefferson County?

The most frequently cited violations in Jefferson County are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Jefferson County?

Subway has the most locations in Jefferson County with 2 establishments.

How does Jefferson County compare to the Florida state average?

Jefferson County has a pass rate of 100%, which is 14 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Jefferson County?

Food establishments in Jefferson County have an average of 5.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

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

Food establishments in Jefferson County have been assessed $1,260 in fines across 4 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $315 and the largest single fine was $700.

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

4 fire safety violations have been documented across 3 food establishments in Jefferson County. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Jefferson 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. Jefferson County, Florida has 38 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 79 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 62 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Jefferson 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.

Jefferson County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Jefferson County Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Jefferson County, Florida has 55 food establishments with 323 inspections on record. The pass rate is 100%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 2.7 violations per visit.

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

55Facilities

323Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

100%Pass Rate

2.7Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	City	Inspections	Violations
El Jalisco	Monticello	32	197
Jackies Brick House Eatery LLC	Monticello	22	86
McDonald's #26667	Lamont	22	85
Vj's Florida Grill and Barbecue	Monticello	22	73
Burger King	Monticello	18	58

Jefferson County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Jefferson County 100% Pass Rate 100%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Jefferson County 2.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 2.7

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Jefferson County 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.38 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.38

Jefferson County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	City	Violations	Result
May 14	Flatwoods Cafe	Lamont	4 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 12	El Jalisco	Monticello	0	Call Back - Complied
May 6	El Jalisco	Monticello	3 (1 high)	Call Back - Extension given, pending
May 5	Avera-clarke House	Monticello	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 4	El Jalisco	Monticello	7 (1 high)	Warning Issued
Apr 30	Daffodale Estate	Monticello	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 29	John Denham House Bed and Breakfast	Monticello	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jefferson County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
31	Clean multi-use utensils	1,477
03	Employee health reporting	1,236
12	Shell stock requirements	1,236
06	Handwashing facilities	1,227
08	Proper hand/arm washing	988

Jefferson County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

4Actions on Record

$1,260Total Fines

$315Avg Fine

$700Largest Fine

3Facilities Fined

Jefferson County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

4Fire Violations

3Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	2
Other fire safety violation	1
Exit blocked or locked	1

Jefferson 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. Jefferson County has 38 FDACS-regulated facilities with 79 inspections on record and 62 stop-sale orders issued.

38Retail Facilities

79FDACS Inspections

62Stop-Sale Orders

3Orders in 2026

Jefferson 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 27, 2026	Big Reds Aucilla River Gas and Grill INC	Lamont	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated.
Mar 27, 2026	Big Reds Aucilla River Gas and Grill INC	Lamont	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved …
Mar 27, 2026	Big Reds Aucilla River Gas and Grill INC	Lamont	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Chapter 5K-4 FAC: Food Permit C…
Nov 20, 2025	Family-traditions-BBQ-mfd4350028	Monticello	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Nov 20, 2025	Family-traditions-BBQ-mfd4350028	Monticello	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Nov 20, 2025	Family-traditions-BBQ-mfd4350028	Monticello	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Nov 20, 2025	Family-traditions-BBQ-mfd4350028	Monticello	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Ad…
Nov 20, 2025	Family-traditions-BBQ-mfd4350028	Monticello	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Nov 20, 2025	Family-traditions-BBQ-mfd4350028	Monticello	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Nov 20, 2025	Family-traditions-BBQ-mfd4350028	Monticello	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Jefferson County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
4-302.12	Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in	10
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	10
4-302.14	Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of	7
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	5
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	4

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Jefferson County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	3	57	2,871
CVS	1	9	882
Hardees	1	4	11

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Jefferson County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Subway	2	81
McDonalds	1	85
Hardees	1	45
Burger King	1	58

Jefferson County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Jefferson County?: Jefferson County, Florida has 55 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Jefferson County?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Jefferson County is 100%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Jefferson County?: The most frequently cited violations in Jefferson County are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Jefferson County?: Subway has the most locations in Jefferson County with 2 establishments.
How does Jefferson County compare to the Florida state average?: Jefferson County has a pass rate of 100%, which is 14 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Jefferson County?: Food establishments in Jefferson County have an average of 5.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Jefferson County been assessed?: Food establishments in Jefferson County have been assessed $1,260 in fines across 4 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $315 and the largest single fine was $700.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Jefferson County restaurants?: 4 fire safety violations have been documented across 3 food establishments in Jefferson County. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Jefferson 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. Jefferson County, Florida has 38 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 79 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Jefferson County?: FDACS has issued 62 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Jefferson 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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Jefferson County Restaurants & Food Establishments (55)

Walker's to Go FDACS Retail

9495 Waukeenah Hwy, Monticello

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Dollar General Store #20234 FDACS Retail

2563 W Capps Hwy, Monticello

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

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