How many restaurants are in Palmetto?

Palmetto, Florida has 122 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Palmetto?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Palmetto is 86.2%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Palmetto this year?

1 food establishments in Palmetto have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Palmetto?

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

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Palmetto?

McDonalds has the most locations in Palmetto with 2 establishments.

How does Palmetto compare to the Florida state average?

Palmetto has a pass rate of 86.2%, which is 0.2 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.4 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Palmetto?

Food establishments in Palmetto have an average of 7.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Palmetto been assessed?

Food establishments in Palmetto have been assessed $20,640 in fines across 51 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $421 and the largest single fine was $1,100.

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

11 fire safety violations have been documented across 8 food establishments in Palmetto. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Palmetto 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. Palmetto, Florida has 65 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 127 inspections on record.

Palmetto — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Palmetto Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Palmetto, Florida has 122 food establishments with 922 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 86.2%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.4 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $600 assessed to Terra Ceia Bay Country Club in Palmetto on March 25, 2026.

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

122Facilities

922Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

86.2%Pass Rate

4.4Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
New King Buffet Usa INC	32	303	2
China Cfh Palmetto INC	29	266	1
Burger and Pancake House	31	250	1
Mr Frontera	25	168	1
Bradenton Yacht Club	24	163	1

Palmetto Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Palmetto 86.2% Pass Rate 86.2%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Palmetto 4.4 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.4

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Palmetto 0.82 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.82

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Palmetto Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Apr 28	Joey D's at Palmetto	8	Call Back - Complied
Apr 27	Subway 986	7 (1 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Apr 14	Riverhouse Reef and Grill - Second Floor	6 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 9	Banquet Kitchen	4 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 9	8th Floor Rooftop Bar	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Palmetto Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
36	Proper ventilation	10,965
22	Consumer advisory	9,805
14	Food contact surfaces	9,162
41	Toilet facilities	9,125
08	Proper hand/arm washing	7,855

Palmetto Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

51Actions on Record

$20,640Total Fines

$421Avg Fine

$1,100Largest Fine

25Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Mar 25, 2026	Terra Ceia Bay Country Club	$600	7--2026011207
Oct 6, 2025	Taqueria Los Sebastianes LLC	$600	7--2025044386
Jan 29, 2026	Mr Frontera	$400	7--2025085730
Mar 30, 2026	Hideko Sushi & Thai LLC	$400	7--2026018913
Feb 26, 2026	Popi's Place Too	$400	7--2026003538
Dec 10, 2025	Subway 48819	$320	7--2025081092
Sep 4, 2025	Marco's Pizza #8634	$160	7--2025039548
Mar 19, 2026	Little Caesars #659	$160	7--2025081846
Jan 13, 2026	Subway 986	$160	7--2025089676
Dec 4, 2025	Popi's Place Too	$160	7--2025080276

Palmetto Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

11Fire Violations

8Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	6
Other fire safety violation	4
Exit blocked or locked	1

Palmetto 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. Palmetto has 65 FDACS-regulated facilities with 127 inspections on record.

65Retail Facilities

127FDACS Inspections

Palmetto FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	14
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	12
5-205.11	Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee	7
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	5
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	4

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Palmetto Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
7-Eleven	4	84	2,422
Dollar General	4	57	2,871
Circle K	3	102	1,574
Dollar Tree	2	9	1,084
Shell	2	152	1,169
Walmart	2	77	608
Aldi	1	2	310
CVS	1	9	882

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Palmetto: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
McDonalds	2	60	0
Dunkin	2	135	1
Taco Bell	2	112	0
Subway	2	110	0
Checkers	1	88	0
Burger King	1	43	0
Hungry Howies	1	185	0
Wendys	1	106	1
Arbys	1	14	0
Culvers	1	13	0

Palmetto Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Palmetto?: Palmetto, Florida has 122 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Palmetto?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Palmetto is 86.2%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Palmetto this year?: 1 food establishments in Palmetto have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Palmetto?: The most frequently cited violations in Palmetto are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Palmetto?: McDonalds has the most locations in Palmetto with 2 establishments.
How does Palmetto compare to the Florida state average?: Palmetto has a pass rate of 86.2%, which is 0.2 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.4 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Palmetto?: Food establishments in Palmetto have an average of 7.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Palmetto been assessed?: Food establishments in Palmetto have been assessed $20,640 in fines across 51 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $421 and the largest single fine was $1,100.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Palmetto restaurants?: 11 fire safety violations have been documented across 8 food establishments in Palmetto. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Palmetto 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. Palmetto, Florida has 65 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 127 inspections on record.

The Blend Coffee 5 LLC FDACS Retail

9510 Buffalo RD, Palmetto

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Dollar General # 15177 FDACS Retail

1001 10th ST W, Palmetto

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Tortilleria Azteca FDACS Retail

655 10th ST E, Palmetto

FDACS Retail Food · Wholesale Bakery

Value King Discount Beverages III FDACS Retail

1314 8th Ave W, Palmetto

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

7-eleven #33110 FDACS Retail

208 US Highway 41 N, Palmetto

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

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