Palm Harbor — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
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)

DateBusinessReason
Mixers Bar and Grille Roach & fly activity
China House No potable water

Palm Harbor Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

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

109Actions on Record
$38,645Total Fines
$361Avg Fine
$1,600Largest Fine
54Facilities 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
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

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
Publix 1 30 875
Winn-Dixie 1 170 584
Aldi 1 2 310
Crumbl Cookies 1 1 180
Gopuff 1 48 20

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Palm Harbor: Notable Restaurants

Fairway Pizza & Sports Page Pub

Palm Harbor · Most Closures

39 inspections 540 violations 4 closures

Nueva Cantina

Palm Harbor · Most Closures

45 inspections 469 violations 4 closures

China House

Palm Harbor · Most Closures

30 inspections 410 violations 2 closures

Shlomo Subs LLC

Palm Harbor · Most Inspected

39 inspections 301 violations 1 closures

Uncorked Wine Bar

Palm Harbor · Recently Inspected

2 inspections 2 violations

Seabreeze Lounge

Palm Harbor · Recently Inspected

16 inspections 88 violations

Palm Harbor: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Dunkin 3 197 0
Subway 2 89 0
McDonalds 2 142 0
Wendys 2 257 0
Chick-fil-a 1 95 0
Dominos 1 67 0
Jersey Mikes 1 8 0
Kfc 1 196 0
Menchies 1 40 0
Cava 1 193 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 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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Palm Harbor Restaurants & Food Establishments (224)

Popcorn Papi LLC FDACS Retail

811 County Road 1, Palm Harbor

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

Vw Walmart Supercenter 1513 FDACS Retail

35404 US Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

St Marks Village FDACS Retail

880 Highlands Blvd, Palm Harbor

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Greenhouse Girls FDACS Retail

37490 US Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Speedway # 6551 FDACS Retail

36763 US Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor

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

Hemp Brewing Company LLC FDACS Retail

35208 US Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Aldi #210 FDACS Retail

1360 Tampa RD, Palm Harbor

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Frog Vapor LLC FDACS Retail

38593 US Highway 19 N Ste 400, Palm Harbor

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Contour Fitness FDACS Retail

34314 US Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty

Vw Publix 1340 FDACS Retail

35439 US Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Vw Walmart 3414 FDACS Retail

3400 E Lake RD, Palm Harbor

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Slipp's Creamery FDACS Retail

836 Nebraska Ave, Palm Harbor

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

The Fix Palm Harbor FDACS Retail

526 Alt. 19, Palm Harbor

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Vw Publix 1341 FDACS Retail

500 E Lake RD, Palm Harbor

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Zeelki LLC FDACS Retail

38593 U S HWY 19 N, Palm Harbor

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Hi Five Tobacco and Vapor 2 FDACS Retail

3410 E LAKE RD, Palm Harbor

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Vw Publix 0891 FDACS Retail

30535 US Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Vw Publix 0497 FDACS Retail

36301 E. LAKE RD, Palm Harbor

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Vw Publix 0415 FDACS Retail

33343 US Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

O FDACS Retail

33520 US Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops