How many restaurants are in Palm Harbor?

Palm Harbor, Florida has 225 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Palm Harbor?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Palm Harbor is 89.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Palm Harbor this year?

6 food establishments in Palm Harbor have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Palm Harbor?

The most frequently cited violations in Palm Harbor are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Palm Harbor?

Dunkin has the most locations in Palm Harbor with 3 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Palm Harbor?

Mixers Bar and Grille in Palm Harbor was shut down on March 2, 2026 for roach & fly activity.

How does Palm Harbor compare to the Florida state average?

Palm Harbor has a pass rate of 89.1%, which is 3.1 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 6 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Palm Harbor?

Food establishments in Palm Harbor have an average of 13.2 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Palm Harbor been assessed?

Food establishments in Palm Harbor have been assessed $38,645 in fines across 109 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $361 and the largest single fine was $1,600.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Palm Harbor restaurants?

89 fire safety violations have been documented across 53 food establishments in Palm Harbor. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Palm Harbor 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. Palm Harbor, Florida has 79 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 150 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Palm Harbor?

FDACS has issued 14 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Palm Harbor. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Palm Harbor — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Palm Harbor, Florida has 225 food establishments with 2,969 inspections on record. 6 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 89.1%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 6 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Mixers Bar and Grille in Palm Harbor, shut down March 2, 2026 for roach & fly activity.

Largest fine: $1,600 assessed to Smuggler's Island Pub in Palm Harbor on October 10, 2025.

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

225Facilities

2,969Total Inspections

6Closures 2026

89.1%Pass Rate

6Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Fairway Pizza & Sports Page Pub	39	540	4
Nueva Cantina	45	469	4
China House	30	410	2
China Wok	27	342	2
Smuggler's Island Pub	31	328	2

Palm Harbor Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Palm Harbor 89.1% Pass Rate 89.1%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Palm Harbor 6 Avg Violations / Inspection 6

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Palm Harbor 2.67 Closures per 100 Facilities 2.67

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Palm Harbor Restaurants: Recent Closures (2)

Date	Business	Reason
Mar 2, 2026	Mixers Bar and Grille	Roach & fly activity
Feb 17, 2026	China House	No potable water

Palm Harbor Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 7	Asian Kitchen	5	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Seabreeze Lounge	10 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Uncorked Wine Bar	2 (1 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 6	Mixers Bar and Grille	11 (3 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 5	Outback Steakhouse	4	Call Back - Complied
May 5	China House	10 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 5	Discovery Indian Cuisine	10 (2 high)	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
May 5	Silks	4	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 5	Latin Bowl Restaurant #3	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 5	Positano's	11	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Palm Harbor Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	33,998
14	Food contact surfaces	29,562
36	Proper ventilation	22,371
08	Proper hand/arm washing	21,298
31	Clean multi-use utensils	19,864

Palm Harbor Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

109Actions on Record

$38,645Total Fines

$361Avg Fine

$1,600Largest Fine

54Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Oct 10, 2025	Smuggler's Island Pub	$1,600	3--2025047007
Apr 16, 2026	Fairway Pizza & Sports Page Pub	$800	3--2025081753
Mar 19, 2026	China House	$800	3--2026013343
Jul 14, 2025	Shlomo Subs LLC	$800	3--2025045171
Apr 16, 2026	Mixers Bar and Grille	$400	3--2026017287
Aug 7, 2025	Bar 23fifty	$400	3--2025044811
Aug 13, 2025	Nueva Cantina	$400	3--2025051289
Oct 23, 2025	Shogun Japanese INC	$400	3--2025070971
Dec 11, 2025	Bar 23fifty	$400	3--2025080498
Mar 4, 2026	Yama Taiyo Restaurant	$400	3--2026007139

Palm Harbor Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

89Fire Violations

53Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Other fire safety violation	32
Fire extinguisher in red zone	31
Exit blocked or locked	23
Cooking without hood suppression	2
Propane tank stored inside building	1

Palm Harbor 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. Palm Harbor has 79 FDACS-regulated facilities with 150 inspections on record and 14 stop-sale orders issued.

79Retail Facilities

150FDACS Inspections

14Stop-Sale Orders

Palm Harbor 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	Product	Reason
Jan 8, 2025	Hi Five Tobacco and Vapor 2	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Jan 8, 2025	Hi Five Tobacco and Vapor 2	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Jan 8, 2025	Hi Five Tobacco and Vapor 2	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Jan 8, 2025	Hi Five Tobacco and Vapor 2	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Jan 8, 2025	Hi Five Tobacco and Vapor 2	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Jan 8, 2025	Hi Five Tobacco and Vapor 2	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Jan 8, 2025	Hi Five Tobacco and Vapor 2	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Jan 8, 2025	Hi Five Tobacco and Vapor 2	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Jan 8, 2025	Hi Five Tobacco and Vapor 2	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Jan 8, 2025	Hi Five Tobacco and Vapor 2	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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Palm Harbor FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	10
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	9
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	7
6-202.14	Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not	6
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	6

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Palm Harbor Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
7-Eleven	3	84	2,422
Starbucks	2	77	1,170
Walgreens	2	1	743
Walmart	1	77	608
Circle K	1	102	1,574
Dollar Tree	1	9	1,084
Publix	1	30	875
Winn-Dixie	1	170	584

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Palm Harbor: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Dunkin	3	197
Wendys	2	257
Subway	2	89
McDonalds	2	142
Carrabbas	1	142
Chipotle	1	68
Firehouse Subs	1	77
Jimmy Johns	1	29
Longhorn Steakhouse	1	134
Moes Southwest Grill	1	55

Palm Harbor Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Palm Harbor?: Palm Harbor, Florida has 225 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Palm Harbor?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Palm Harbor is 89.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Palm Harbor this year?: 6 food establishments in Palm Harbor have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Palm Harbor?: The most frequently cited violations in Palm Harbor are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Palm Harbor?: Dunkin has the most locations in Palm Harbor with 3 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Palm Harbor?: Mixers Bar and Grille in Palm Harbor was shut down on March 2, 2026 for roach & fly activity.
How does Palm Harbor compare to the Florida state average?: Palm Harbor has a pass rate of 89.1%, which is 3.1 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 6 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Palm Harbor?: Food establishments in Palm Harbor have an average of 13.2 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Palm Harbor been assessed?: Food establishments in Palm Harbor have been assessed $38,645 in fines across 109 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $361 and the largest single fine was $1,600.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Palm Harbor restaurants?: 89 fire safety violations have been documented across 53 food establishments in Palm Harbor. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Palm Harbor 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. Palm Harbor, Florida has 79 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 150 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Palm Harbor?: FDACS has issued 14 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Palm Harbor. 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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