Palm Harbor — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Palm Harbor, Florida has 225 food establishments with 3,015 inspections on record. 5 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 89.1%, above the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 6 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor, shut down June 2, 2026 for rodent 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 June 2026.

225Facilities
3,012Total Inspections
5Closures 2026
89.1%Pass Rate
6Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Fairway Pizza & Sports Page Pub 41 546 4
Nueva Cantina 45 469 4
Discovery Indian Cuisine 36 356 3
China House 30 410 2
China Wok 27 342 2

Palm Harbor Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Palm Harbor 89.1% Pass Rate 89.1%
Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%
Palm Harbor 6 Avg Violations / Inspection 6
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Palm Harbor 2.22 Closures per 100 Facilities 2.22
Florida Average 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Palm Harbor Restaurants: Recent Closures (2)

DateBusinessReason
Discovery Indian Cuisine Rodent activity
Discovery Indian Cuisine Rodent activity

Palm Harbor Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Casa Ludovico 6 Call Back - Complied
Casa Ludovico 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Rumfire 6 Call Back - Complied
Rumfire 26 (8 high) Administrative complaint recommended
3 Brothers Pizza 4 Call Back - Complied
Crabby Bills Palm Harbor 6 Call Back - Complied
Massimo's 10 (2 high) Warning Issued
Crabby Bills Palm Harbor 13 (2 high) Warning Issued
Fairway Pizza & Sports Page Pub 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Ozona Pizza 5 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Palm Harbor Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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

110Actions on Record
$38,805Total Fines
$359Avg Fine
$1,600Largest Fine
55Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
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
Aug 13, 2025 Nueva Cantina $400 3--2025051289
Oct 23, 2025 Shogun Japanese INC $400 3--2025070971
Aug 13, 2025 Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar Grill $400 3--2025035141
Jul 22, 2025 Great Wall Chinese Restaurant $400 3--2025051240
Jul 16, 2025 Local Brewing Company $400 3--2025047535
Dec 11, 2025 Bar 23fifty $400 3--2025080498

Palm Harbor Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

89Fire Violations
53Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
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.

DateFacilityProductReason
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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

CodeViolationCitations
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
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing 6
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not 6

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Palm Harbor Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
7-Eleven 3 84 2,422
Starbucks 2 77 1,170
Walgreens 2 1 743
Aldi 1 2 310
Crumbl Cookies 1 1 180
Gopuff 1 48 20
Sprouts Farmers Market 1 17 205
Target 1 15 249

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Palm Harbor: Notable Restaurants

Fairway Pizza & Sports Page Pub

Palm Harbor · Most Closures

41 inspections 546 violations 4 closures

Nueva Cantina

Palm Harbor · Most Closures

45 inspections 469 violations 4 closures

Discovery Indian Cuisine

Palm Harbor · Most Closures

36 inspections 356 violations 3 closures

Shlomo Subs LLC

Palm Harbor · Most Inspected

41 inspections 318 violations 1 closures

Rumfire

Palm Harbor · Recently Inspected

37 inspections 294 violations

Casa Ludovico

Palm Harbor · Recently Inspected

35 inspections 212 violations

Palm Harbor: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Dunkin 3 197 0
Subway 2 89 0
McDonalds 2 142 0
Wendys 2 257 0
Burger King 1 91 0
Chicken Salad Chick 1 83 0
Jets Pizza 1 93 0
Little Greek 1 155 0
Metro Diner 1 423 0
Taco Bell 1 69 0

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 85.9%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Palm Harbor this year?
5 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?
Discovery Indian Cuisine in Palm Harbor was shut down on June 2, 2026 for rodent activity.
How does Palm Harbor compare to the Florida state average?
Palm Harbor has a pass rate of 89.1%, which is 3.2 percentage points above the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 6 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Palm Harbor?
Food establishments in Palm Harbor have an average of 13.4 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 $38,805 in fines across 110 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $359 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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