Old Town — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Old Town, Florida has 24 food establishments with 120 inspections on record. The pass rate is 60%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.2 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Hungry Howie’s in Old Town on June 16, 2025.

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

24Facilities
120Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
60%Pass Rate
5.2Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Hungry Howie’s 27 105 2
Subway # 50803 21 82 2
Cottage Cafe of Dixie INC 30 187 0
Papa Luigis 23 132 0
Suwannee Belle Landing 19 122 0

Old Town Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Old Town 60% Pass Rate 60%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Old Town 5.2 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.2
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Old Town 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0
Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Old Town Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
08 Proper hand/arm washing 1,231
36 Proper ventilation 990
23 Chemical properly stored 989
14 Food contact surfaces 988
03 Employee health reporting 983

Old Town Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

5Actions on Record
$1,800Total Fines
$360Avg Fine
$400Largest Fine
3Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Jun 16, 2025 Hungry Howie’s $400 5--2025008054

Old Town Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

3Fire Violations
2Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Fire extinguisher in red zone 2
Exit blocked or locked 1

Old Town 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. Old Town has 19 FDACS-regulated facilities with 61 inspections on record.

19Retail Facilities
61FDACS Inspections

Old Town FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in 16
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair 15
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not 13
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning 12
4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of 9

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Old Town Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Dollar General 3 57 2,871

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Old Town: Notable Restaurants

Hungry Howie’s

Old Town · Most Closures

27 inspections 105 violations 2 closures

Subway # 50803

Old Town · Most Closures

21 inspections 82 violations 2 closures

Cottage Cafe of Dixie INC

Old Town · Most Inspected

30 inspections 187 violations

Papa Luigis

Old Town · Most Inspected

23 inspections 132 violations

Suwannee Belle Landing

Old Town · Recently Inspected

19 inspections 122 violations

Old Town: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Subway 1 82 2

Old Town Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Old Town?
Old Town, Florida has 24 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Old Town?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Old Town is 60%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Old Town?
The most frequently cited violations in Old Town are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Old Town?
Subway has the most locations in Old Town with 1 establishments.
How does Old Town compare to the Florida state average?
Old Town has a pass rate of 60%, which is 26 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.2 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Old Town?
Food establishments in Old Town have an average of 5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Old Town been assessed?
Food establishments in Old Town have been assessed $1,800 in fines across 5 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $360 and the largest single fine was $400.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Old Town restaurants?
3 fire safety violations have been documented across 2 food establishments in Old Town. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Old Town 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. Old Town, Florida has 19 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 61 inspections on record.

Old Town Restaurants & Food Establishments (24)

Doc's Liquors FDACS Retail

27674 SE Highway 19, Old Town

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Jiffy Food # 1569 FDACS Retail

13835 NE Highway 349, Old Town

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Jiffy Food Store # 1542 Hardee's FDACS Retail

25807 SE Highway 19, Old Town

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Hometown Grillin N Chillin FDACS Retail

27670 US 19, Old Town

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service