Pinellas Park — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Pinellas Park, Florida has 212 food establishments with 2,869 inspections on record. 7 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 65.7%, below the state average of 86.2%. Inspections average 7 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Cheddars in Pinellas Park, shut down March 24, 2026 for sewage back up.

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 April 2026.

212Facilities
2,869Inspections
7Closures 2026
65.7%Pass Rate
7Avg Violations
113FDACS Retail
8Stop-Sale Orders

Pinellas Park Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Pinellas Park 65.7% Pass Rate 65.7%
Florida Average 86.2% Pass Rate 86.2%
Pinellas Park 7 Avg Violations / Inspection 7
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Pinellas Park 3.3 Closures per 100 Facilities 3.3
Florida Average 1.46 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.46

Pinellas Park Restaurants: Recent Closures (3)

DateBusinessReason
Cheddars Sewage back up
Cafe Bich Nga Rodent & fly activity
Lil Bit Kuntry Restaurant Rodent activity

Pinellas Park Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Dunkin Donuts 4 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Cheddars 2 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Los Homies Taquieria 5 Call Back - Complied
Lotus Vegan Restaurant 3 Call Back - Complied
Parkside Cafe 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Early Bird 24 (3 high) Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Pepper Lunch 2 Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Le's Baguette 8 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
T'asia Sushi and Thai 7 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Saigon Sandwich 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Pinellas Park Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
22 Consumer advisory 801
08 Proper hand/arm washing 657
14 Food contact surfaces 648
12 Shell stock requirements 516
23 Chemical properly stored 496

Pinellas Park Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

98Actions on Record
$38,870Total Fines
$414Avg Fine
$2,200Largest Fine
59Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
May 16, 2025 El Beny More $720 3--2024052073
Dec 18, 2025 Anthony & Luca's Pizza Kitchen $400 3--2025082146
Apr 17, 2025 Kung Fu Tea $300 3--2024069957
Oct 23, 2025 Pepper Lunch $200 3--2025067732
Apr 24, 2025 Pho Kien Giang $0 3--2024066817

Pinellas Park Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

62Fire Violations
29Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
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 113 FDACS-regulated facilities with 254 inspections on record and 8 stop-sale orders issued.

113Retail Facilities
254FDACS 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.

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

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Pinellas Park FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all 14
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing 14
2-201.11(A) The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the 12

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Pinellas Park Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
7-Eleven 3 84 2,423
Aldi 2 2 310
Dollar Tree 1 9 1,110
Five Below 1 0 5
Kwik Stop 1 43 262
Planet Smoothie 1 8 179
Publix 1 53 1,789
Starbucks 1 77 1,180

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Pinellas Park: Notable Restaurants

Pho Kien Giang

Pinellas Park · Most Closures

72 inspections 1347 violations 10 closures

Hao Wah Chinese Restaurant

Pinellas Park · Most Closures

56 inspections 851 violations 7 closures

Early Bird

Pinellas Park · Most Closures

32 inspections 351 violations 3 closures

Pho 97 INC

Pinellas Park · Most Inspected

42 inspections 548 violations 1 closures

Dunkin Donuts

Pinellas Park · Recently Inspected

8 inspections 38 violations

Parkside Cafe

Pinellas Park · Recently Inspected

27 inspections 214 violations

Pinellas Park: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
McDonalds 4 186 0
Dunkin 2 147 1
Subway 2 272 0
Chilis 1 183 0
Chipotle 1 87 1
Cheddar's 1 141 1
Pdq 1 151 0
Buffalo Wild Wings 1 150 0
Zaxbys 1 67 0
Wingstop 1 42 0

Pinellas Park Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Pinellas Park?
Pinellas Park, Florida has 212 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 86.2%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Pinellas Park this year?
7 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: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
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?
Cheddars in Pinellas Park was shut down on March 24, 2026 for sewage back up.
How does Pinellas Park compare to the Florida state average?
Pinellas Park has a pass rate of 65.7%, which is 20.6 percentage points below the state average of 86.2%. 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 13.5 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 $38,870 in fines across 98 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $414 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 113 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 254 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 Restaurants & Food Establishments (209)

Hawamdeh LLC FDACS Retail

6600 US Highway 19 N, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Boba-mochi House LLC FDACS Retail

6721 49th ST N, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Fray's Donut House FDACS Retail

4900 Park Blvd N, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery

Stop & Go Food Mart FDACS Retail

5790 62nd Ave, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Tindahang Pinoy FDACS Retail

9150 49th ST N Ste E, Pinellas Park

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

The Honey Baked Ham Co # 0301 FDACS Retail

7221 US Highway 19 N, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Tsaocaa FDACS Retail

5408 Park Blvd N, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Superstop Shell FDACS Retail

9390 49th ST N, Pinellas Park

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

66th Street Sunoco FDACS Retail

6791 66th ST N, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Sb Hospitality Group LLC FDACS Retail

10284 US HWY 19 UNIT 810, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Other Perishable Processing

Walgreens # 9517 FDACS Retail

10196 66th ST N, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Teachinut FDACS Retail

6248 66th ST N, Pinellas Park

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

Vw Murphy Oil 6714 FDACS Retail

8003 US Highway 19 N, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Publix # 1344 FDACS Retail

4701 Park Blvd N, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Ozzies Seafood Market FDACS Retail

6196 Park Blvd N, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Seafood Market Retail

Tam Hoa Chinese Herbs FDACS Retail

6251 US Highway 19 N Ste 101, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Performa Lifestyles FDACS Retail

4201 62nd Ave. N. Suite 15, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Vw Winn Dixie 0681 FDACS Retail

6501 102nd Ave N, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Jb's Hot Dog Cart FDACS Retail

6657 49TH ST N, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service

Pinellas Social Spot Nutrition FDACS Retail

6050 PARK BLVD N, Pinellas Park

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store w/FS