How many restaurants are in Niceville?

Niceville, Florida has 100 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Niceville?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Niceville is 86.8%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Niceville this year?

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

What are the most common health violations in Niceville?

The most frequently cited violations in Niceville are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Niceville?

Taco Bell has the most locations in Niceville with 2 establishments.

How does Niceville compare to the Florida state average?

Niceville has a pass rate of 86.8%, which is 0.8 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2.3 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Niceville?

Food establishments in Niceville have an average of 13.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Niceville been assessed?

Food establishments in Niceville have been assessed $9,560 in fines across 29 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $330 and the largest single fine was $800.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Niceville restaurants?

17 fire safety violations have been documented across 7 food establishments in Niceville. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Niceville 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. Niceville, Florida has 26 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 49 inspections on record.

Niceville — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Niceville, Florida has 100 food establishments with 1,394 inspections on record. 2 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 86.8%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 2.3 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Pb&j Bistro and CafÉ in Niceville on October 8, 2025.

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

100Facilities

1,394Total Inspections

2Closures 2026

86.8%Pass Rate

2.3Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Coffee Shoppe	23	124	1
Thai Ladda	32	122	1
Wharf	21	107	1
L J Schooner's	27	104	1
Po Folks	25	89	1

Niceville Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Niceville 86.8% Pass Rate 86.8%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Niceville 2.3 Avg Violations / Inspection 2.3

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Niceville 2 Closures per 100 Facilities 2

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Niceville Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Apr 30	L J Schooner's	3 (2 high)	Warning Issued
Apr 27	Kiin CafÉ	0	Call Back - Complied
Apr 24	Bienville Enterprises LLC	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 20	Dairy Queen	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 15	First Choice Buffet	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 15	Sawadee Thai Cuisine	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 15	Thai Ladda	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 15	Papa's Smokehouse	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 14	Coffee Shoppe	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 14	Ciao Bella Pizza	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Niceville Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
03	Employee health reporting	4,734
14	Food contact surfaces	3,075
36	Proper ventilation	2,731
22	Consumer advisory	2,239
08	Proper hand/arm washing	1,877

Niceville Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

29Actions on Record

$9,560Total Fines

$330Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

23Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Oct 8, 2025	Pb&j Bistro and CafÉ	$400	6--2025068056
Dec 11, 2025	Boggy Boys Pizza of Niceville Fl INC	$400	6--2025083352

Niceville Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

17Fire Violations

7Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Missing boiler certificate/report	10
Other fire safety violation	3
Propane tank stored inside building	2
Fire extinguisher in red zone	1
Cooking without hood suppression	1

Niceville 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. Niceville has 26 FDACS-regulated facilities with 49 inspections on record.

26Retail Facilities

49FDACS Inspections

Niceville FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	10
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	8
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	4
4-601.11(A)	Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch	4
3-305.11	Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food	3

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Niceville Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	1	57	2,871
Starbucks	1	77	1,170
Walmart	1	77	608
Aldi	1	2	310
CVS	1	9	882
Dollar Tree	1	9	1,084
Walgreens	1	1	743
Circle K	1	102	1,574

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Niceville: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Taco Bell	2	54
Subway	2	78
McDonalds	2	68
Waffle House	2	130
Chick-fil-a	1	18
Dunkin	1	50
Hungry Howies	1	34
McAlisters Deli	1	12
Pizza Hut	1	35
Tropical Smoothie	1	31

Niceville Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Niceville?: Niceville, Florida has 100 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Niceville?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Niceville is 86.8%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Niceville this year?: 2 food establishments in Niceville have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Niceville?: The most frequently cited violations in Niceville are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Niceville?: Taco Bell has the most locations in Niceville with 2 establishments.
How does Niceville compare to the Florida state average?: Niceville has a pass rate of 86.8%, which is 0.8 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2.3 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Niceville?: Food establishments in Niceville have an average of 13.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Niceville been assessed?: Food establishments in Niceville have been assessed $9,560 in fines across 29 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $330 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Niceville restaurants?: 17 fire safety violations have been documented across 7 food establishments in Niceville. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Niceville 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. Niceville, Florida has 26 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 49 inspections on record.

Tom Thumb # 0100 FDACS Retail

1001 Valparaiso Blvd, Niceville

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Ice House America # 03-0043 FDACS Retail

595 John Sims Pkwy W, Niceville

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Sunset Ranch of Escambia Farms FDACS Retail

1603b Partin DR N, Niceville

FDACS Retail Food · Shell Eggs

Cvs Pharmacy # 04612 FDACS Retail

4562 E Highway 20, Niceville

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Walgreens # 6978 FDACS Retail

4582 E Highway 20, Niceville

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Vw Publix 1461 FDACS Retail

1520 John Sims Pkwy E, Niceville

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Paradise Liquors of the Emerald Coast # 0469 FDACS Retail

1106 John Sims Pkwy E, Niceville

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

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