How many restaurants are in Pierson?

Pierson, Florida has 16 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Pierson?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Pierson is 100%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Pierson?

The most frequently cited violations in Pierson are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Employee health policy.

How does Pierson compare to the Florida state average?

Pierson has a pass rate of 100%, which is 14 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 Pierson?

Food establishments in Pierson have an average of 5.4 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Pierson been assessed?

Food establishments in Pierson have been assessed $320 in fines across 1 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $320 and the largest single fine was $320.

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

2 fire safety violations have been documented across 1 food establishments in Pierson. The most common issue is cooking without hood suppression.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Pierson 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. Pierson, Florida has 11 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 18 inspections on record.

Pierson — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Pierson, Florida has 16 food establishments with 87 inspections on record. The pass rate is 100%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 6 violations per visit.

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

16Facilities

87Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

100%Pass Rate

6Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations
Senor Pepper's Tacos and Mariscos	12	156
Pierson Family Restaurant	28	154
Antojitos De Mi Tierra Hidalguense	22	136
Essex Seafood House INC	23	104
Barberville Donuts INC	2	2

Pierson Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Pierson 100% Pass Rate 100%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Pierson 6 Avg Violations / Inspection 6

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Pierson 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Pierson Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Apr 29	Pierson Family Restaurant	6 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 29	Essex Seafood House INC	7 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Pierson Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
36	Proper ventilation	1,235
23	Chemical properly stored	1,227
02	Employee health policy	1,222
14	Food contact surfaces	990
10	Approved food source	977

Pierson Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

1Actions on Record

$320Total Fines

$320Avg Fine

$320Largest Fine

0Facilities Fined

Pierson Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

2Fire Violations

1Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Cooking without hood suppression	2

Pierson 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. Pierson has 11 FDACS-regulated facilities with 18 inspections on record.

11Retail Facilities

18FDACS Inspections

Pierson FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	3
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	3
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	2
3-305.11	Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food	2
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	2

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Pierson Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	1	57	2,871

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Pierson Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Pierson?: Pierson, Florida has 16 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Pierson?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Pierson is 100%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Pierson?: The most frequently cited violations in Pierson are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Employee health policy.
How does Pierson compare to the Florida state average?: Pierson has a pass rate of 100%, which is 14 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 Pierson?: Food establishments in Pierson have an average of 5.4 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Pierson been assessed?: Food establishments in Pierson have been assessed $320 in fines across 1 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $320 and the largest single fine was $320.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Pierson restaurants?: 2 fire safety violations have been documented across 1 food establishments in Pierson. The most common issue is cooking without hood suppression.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Pierson 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. Pierson, Florida has 11 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 18 inspections on record.

Evans Farm FDACS Retail

1195 E Washington Ave, Pierson

FDACS Retail Food · Other Seafood Processing

Am Mug Shots FDACS Retail

620 Pierce Arrow RD, Pierson

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Vw Circle K #2722258 FDACS Retail

1717 US HWY 17, Pierson

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Ap Food Mart FDACS Retail

1380 W State Road 40, Pierson

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Olde Times Heritage Farm FDACS Retail

155 Hilsenbeck RD, Pierson

FDACS Retail Food · Limited Poultry and Egg

C & H Gators LLC FDACS Retail

950 Saul RD, Pierson

FDACS Retail Food · Alligator Processor

Vw Pierson Pharmacy FDACS Retail

112 E 1st Ave, Pierson

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Dollar General # 9764 FDACS Retail

108 S Center ST, Pierson

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Ami 82 Food Mart FDACS Retail

239 N Center ST, Pierson

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

Pierson Smoke INC FDACS Retail

213 N Center ST Ste, Pierson

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

High Horse Coffee LLC FDACS Retail

227 S Center St, Pierson