How many restaurants are in Pensacola?

Pensacola, Florida has 1052 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Pensacola?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Pensacola is 87.3%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Pensacola this year?

9 food establishments in Pensacola have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Pensacola?

The most frequently cited violations in Pensacola are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Pensacola?

Subway has the most locations in Pensacola with 18 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Pensacola?

Delicious Donuts in Pensacola was shut down on April 29, 2026 for fly activity.

How does Pensacola compare to the Florida state average?

Pensacola has a pass rate of 87.3%, which is 1.3 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Pensacola?

Food establishments in Pensacola have an average of 10 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Pensacola been assessed?

Food establishments in Pensacola have been assessed $111,440 in fines across 303 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $374 and the largest single fine was $1,600.

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

155 fire safety violations have been documented across 88 food establishments in Pensacola. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Pensacola 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. Pensacola, Florida has 445 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 844 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 215 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Pensacola, including 2 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Pensacola — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Pensacola Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Pensacola, Florida has 1052 food establishments with 10,551 inspections on record. 9 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 87.3%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 2 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Delicious Donuts in Pensacola, shut down April 29, 2026 for fly activity.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Rio Bravo in Pensacola on July 17, 2025.

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

1,052Facilities

10,548Total Inspections

9Closures 2026

87.3%Pass Rate

2Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
La Barra Del Taco	48	175	5
Captain D's	39	163	3
Fisherman's Corner Restaurant	35	159	3
Waldo's Chicken & Beer	25	92	3
Dwarf Chicken	46	88	3

Pensacola Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Pensacola 87.3% Pass Rate 87.3%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Pensacola 2 Avg Violations / Inspection 2

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Pensacola 0.86 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.86

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Pensacola Restaurants: Recent Closures (4)

Date	Business	Reason
Apr 29, 2026	Delicious Donuts	Fly activity
Apr 22, 2026	Dwarf Chicken	Roach activity
Apr 14, 2026	Fisherman's Corner Restaurant	Rodent activity
Feb 26, 2026	Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse	Roach activity

Pensacola Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 8	Louisiana Crawfish & Seafood INC	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 8	Coastal County Brewing Company	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 8	Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse	1	Call Back - Complied
May 7	Crazy Horse Cafe	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Rockys Bar	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Nelsons Liquor and Lounge	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Chasers Liquor and Lounge	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse	1	Call Back - Extension given, pending
May 7	Quality Inn	12 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Staybridge Pensacola Suites	4 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Pensacola Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	29,806
36	Proper ventilation	24,635
03	Employee health reporting	24,271
35	Single-use items	15,509
53	Outer openings protected	15,349

Pensacola Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

303Actions on Record

$111,440Total Fines

$374Avg Fine

$1,600Largest Fine

148Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Jul 17, 2025	Rio Bravo	$800	6--2025046744
May 14, 2025	Dwarf Chicken	$800	6--2025031727
Aug 14, 2025	Zaxby's	$400	6--2025049022
Sep 10, 2025	Sky Zone Pensacola	$400	6--2025043442
Jun 16, 2025	Sky Zone Pensacola	$400	6--2025040146
Sep 8, 2025	Islander Food Shack	$400	6--2025054964
Sep 17, 2025	Wayback Burgers	$400	6--2025061142
Aug 14, 2025	Mama's Tacos	$400	6--2025031560
Oct 29, 2025	Mama's Tacos	$400	6--2025062359
Oct 14, 2025	Islander Food Shack	$400	6--2025068113

Pensacola Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

155Fire Violations

88Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	68
Other fire safety violation	36
Exit blocked or locked	21
Missing boiler certificate/report	11
Fire alarm/smoke detector issue	7
Cooking without hood suppression	6
Propane tank stored inside building	6

Pensacola 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. Pensacola has 445 FDACS-regulated facilities with 844 inspections on record and 215 stop-sale orders issued.

445Retail Facilities

844FDACS Inspections

215Stop-Sale Orders

2Orders in 2026

Pensacola 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
Mar 6, 2026	Aarna-distribution-420187	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Mar 6, 2026	Aarna-distribution-420187	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Claims Comments: The product contains…
Dec 22, 2025	Taste of Jerusalem LLC Pensacola	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Nov 14, 2025	Golden Smoke Shop LLC	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Nov 14, 2025	Golden Smoke Shop LLC	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Nov 14, 2025	Golden Smoke Shop LLC	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Nov 14, 2025	Golden Smoke Shop LLC	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Nov 14, 2025	Golden Smoke Shop LLC	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Nov 14, 2025	Golden Smoke Shop LLC	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Nov 14, 2025	Golden Smoke Shop LLC	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Pensacola FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	90
3-305.11	Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food	48
5-501.17	Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary	41
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	37
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	34

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Pensacola Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	21	57	2,871
Circle K	11	102	1,574
Publix	10	30	875
Walgreens	7	1	743
Subway	6	27	304
CVS	6	9	882
Dollar Tree	5	9	1,084
Wawa	5	14	430

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Pensacola: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	18	453	0
Waffle House	16	678	0
McDonalds	14	497	0
Burger King	10	249	1
Dominos	9	116	0
Popeyes	8	164	0
Whataburger	8	185	0
Sonic Drive-in	6	368	0
Taco Bell	6	71	0
Firehouse Subs	6	143	0

Pensacola Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Pensacola?: Pensacola, Florida has 1052 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Pensacola?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Pensacola is 87.3%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Pensacola this year?: 9 food establishments in Pensacola have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Pensacola?: The most frequently cited violations in Pensacola are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Pensacola?: Subway has the most locations in Pensacola with 18 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Pensacola?: Delicious Donuts in Pensacola was shut down on April 29, 2026 for fly activity.
How does Pensacola compare to the Florida state average?: Pensacola has a pass rate of 87.3%, which is 1.3 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Pensacola?: Food establishments in Pensacola have an average of 10 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Pensacola been assessed?: Food establishments in Pensacola have been assessed $111,440 in fines across 303 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $374 and the largest single fine was $1,600.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Pensacola restaurants?: 155 fire safety violations have been documented across 88 food establishments in Pensacola. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Pensacola 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. Pensacola, Florida has 445 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 844 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Pensacola?: FDACS has issued 215 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Pensacola, including 2 in 2026. 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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