How many restaurants are in Pinellas Park?

Pinellas Park, Florida has 243 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Pinellas Park?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Pinellas Park is 65.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Pinellas Park this year?

8 food establishments in Pinellas Park have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Pinellas Park?

The most frequently cited violations in Pinellas Park are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Pinellas Park?

McDonalds has the most locations in Pinellas Park with 4 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Pinellas Park?

Sawatdee Thai and Sushi in Pinellas Park was shut down on April 7, 2026 for no warewashing facilities.

How does Pinellas Park compare to the Florida state average?

Pinellas Park has a pass rate of 65.7%, which is 20.4 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 7 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Pinellas Park?

Food establishments in Pinellas Park have an average of 11.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Pinellas Park been assessed?

Food establishments in Pinellas Park have been assessed $46,755 in fines across 118 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $407 and the largest single fine was $2,200.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Pinellas Park restaurants?

62 fire safety violations have been documented across 29 food establishments in Pinellas Park. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Pinellas Park 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. Pinellas Park, Florida has 114 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 255 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 8 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Pinellas Park. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Pinellas Park — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Pinellas Park, Florida has 243 food establishments with 2,898 inspections on record. 8 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 65.7%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 7 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Sawatdee Thai and Sushi in Pinellas Park, shut down April 7, 2026 for no warewashing facilities.

Largest fine: $720 assessed to El Beny More in Pinellas Park on May 16, 2025.

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

243Facilities

2,898Total Inspections

8Closures 2026

65.7%Pass Rate

7Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Pho Kien Giang	73	1347	10
Hao Wah Chinese Restaurant	56	851	7
Early Bird	33	369	3
Senor Taco Cantina	34	230	3
Cafe Bich Nga	34	495	2

Pinellas Park Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Pinellas Park 65.7% Pass Rate 65.7%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Pinellas Park 7 Avg Violations / Inspection 7

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Pinellas Park 3.29 Closures per 100 Facilities 3.29

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Pinellas Park Restaurants: Recent Closures (4)

Date	Business	Reason
Apr 7, 2026	Sawatdee Thai and Sushi	No warewashing facilities
Mar 24, 2026	Cheddars	Sewage back up
Mar 23, 2026	Cafe Bich Nga	Rodent & fly activity
Mar 6, 2026	Lil Bit Kuntry Restaurant	Rodent activity

Pinellas Park Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 6	Lil Bit Kuntry Restaurant	10	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 4	Bb.q Chicken Ppark	0	Call Back - Complied
May 1	Terra Mar Brazilian Steakhouse	3 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 1	Patti's Kitchen Thai Street Noodles	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 1	Da Sesto Italiano Ristorante Vino	2	Call Back - Complied
Apr 15	Wendys International LLC	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 15	Korean BBQ	5 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 15	La Gloria Cocina Mexicana	3	Call Back - Extension given, pending
Apr 15	Da Sesto Italiano Ristorante Vino	6 (3 high)	Warning Issued
Apr 14	Sam's Sushi	18 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Pinellas Park Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
08	Proper hand/arm washing	23,640
14	Food contact surfaces	21,449
22	Consumer advisory	21,426
12	Shell stock requirements	19,427
10	Approved food source	17,938

Pinellas Park Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

118Actions on Record

$46,755Total Fines

$407Avg Fine

$2,200Largest Fine

59Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
May 16, 2025	El Beny More	$720	3--2024052073
Dec 18, 2025	Anthony & Luca's Pizza Kitchen	$400	3--2025082146
Apr 2, 2026	Lil Bit Kuntry Restaurant	$400	3--2026017103
Apr 27, 2026	Cheddars	$400	3--2026021268
Oct 23, 2025	Pepper Lunch	$200	3--2025067732

Pinellas Park Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

62Fire Violations

29Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	30
Exit blocked or locked	12
Cooking without hood suppression	9
Propane tank stored inside building	5
Other fire safety violation	4
Missing boiler certificate/report	2

Pinellas Park 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. Pinellas Park has 114 FDACS-regulated facilities with 255 inspections on record and 8 stop-sale orders issued.

114Retail Facilities

255FDACS Inspections

8Stop-Sale Orders

Pinellas Park 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
Dec 2, 2025	7-eleven-store-38889h-397907	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Nov 4, 2025	Brothers-market-LLC-412713	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food in good c…
Aug 15, 2024	Tindahang-pinoy-370969	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Aug 1, 2024	Seafood-market-402163	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Sewage and…
Jan 19, 2024	United Oriental Foods Li Lic Establishment # 302260	— (FORTUNE STAR)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* SOURCE; SOUND CONDITION
Jan 19, 2024	United Oriental Foods Li Lic Establishment # 302260	— (NIA)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pr…
Jan 19, 2024	United Oriental Foods Li Lic Establishment # 302260	— (True)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment. Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Foo…
Jan 17, 2024	Walmart #1390 (main) Establishment # 272363	—	—

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Pinellas Park FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	24
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	19
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	14
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	14
2-201.11(A)	The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the	12

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Pinellas Park Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
7-Eleven	3	84	2,422
Dunkin	2	13	347
Aldi	2	2	310
Starbucks	1	77	1,170
Chevron	1	283	1,145
Target	1	15	249
Dollar General	1	57	2,871
Wawa	1	14	430

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Pinellas Park: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
McDonalds	4	186	0
Subway	2	272	0
Dunkin	2	147	1
Chick-fil-a	1	212	1
Culvers	1	204	1
Huey Magoos	1	57	0
Pdq	1	151	0
Wendys	1	81	0
Cheddar's	1	141	1
Cold Stone Creamery	1	79	0

Pinellas Park Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Pinellas Park?: Pinellas Park, Florida has 243 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Pinellas Park?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Pinellas Park is 65.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Pinellas Park this year?: 8 food establishments in Pinellas Park have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Pinellas Park?: The most frequently cited violations in Pinellas Park are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Pinellas Park?: McDonalds has the most locations in Pinellas Park with 4 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Pinellas Park?: Sawatdee Thai and Sushi in Pinellas Park was shut down on April 7, 2026 for no warewashing facilities.
How does Pinellas Park compare to the Florida state average?: Pinellas Park has a pass rate of 65.7%, which is 20.4 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 7 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Pinellas Park?: Food establishments in Pinellas Park have an average of 11.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Pinellas Park been assessed?: Food establishments in Pinellas Park have been assessed $46,755 in fines across 118 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $407 and the largest single fine was $2,200.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Pinellas Park restaurants?: 62 fire safety violations have been documented across 29 food establishments in Pinellas Park. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Pinellas Park 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. Pinellas Park, Florida has 114 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 255 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Pinellas Park?: FDACS has issued 8 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Pinellas Park. 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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Pinellas Park Restaurants & Food Establishments (240)

Brothers Market LLC FDACS Retail

6050 Park Blvd N Ste 5, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Abuela Meat Market FDACS Retail

6273 US Highway 19 N, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Friendly Food and Deli FDACS Retail

5801 62nd Ave N, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Racin Gas Universal Chevron INC FDACS Retail

4801 Park Blvd N, Pinellas Park

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

Vw Sunset Village FDACS Retail

3401 Gandy Blvd, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Rainbow Food Mart FDACS Retail

8592 49th ST N, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Aldi # 0057 FDACS Retail

6700 66th ST N, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

La Villa De Guadalupe FDACS Retail

9737 66th ST N, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service

Alegria Hispana FDACS Retail

7148 49th ST N, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Crumbl Pinellas Park FDACS Retail

3740 Park Blvd N, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery

Dollar General # 02969 FDACS Retail

9301 66th ST N, Pinellas Park