Palmetto — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Palmetto Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Palmetto Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Palmetto Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Palmetto Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Palmetto Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

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.

Palmetto FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

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Palmetto Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

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Palmetto: Notable Restaurants

Palmetto: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

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 85.9%.

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 0.3 percentage points above the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 4.4 compared to the state average of 4.66.

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 Restaurants & Food Establishments (120)