How many restaurants are in Ruskin?

Ruskin, Florida has 71 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Ruskin?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Ruskin is 62.5%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Ruskin this year?

1 food establishments in Ruskin have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Ruskin?

The most frequently cited violations in Ruskin are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Ruskin?

Subway has the most locations in Ruskin with 2 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Ruskin?

Don Julios Restaurant INC in Ruskin was shut down on March 12, 2026 for roach activity.

How does Ruskin compare to the Florida state average?

Ruskin has a pass rate of 62.5%, which is 23.5 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 7.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Ruskin?

Food establishments in Ruskin have an average of 12.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Ruskin been assessed?

Food establishments in Ruskin have been assessed $19,475 in fines across 45 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $433 and the largest single fine was $1,600.

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

21 fire safety violations have been documented across 11 food establishments in Ruskin. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Ruskin 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. Ruskin, Florida has 31 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 53 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 3 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Ruskin, including 1 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.

Ruskin — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Ruskin Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Ruskin, Florida has 71 food establishments with 892 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 62.5%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 7.6 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Don Julios Restaurant INC in Ruskin, shut down March 12, 2026 for roach activity.

Largest fine: $760 assessed to Taqueria Garcia in Ruskin on December 18, 2025.

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

71Facilities

892Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

62.5%Pass Rate

7.6Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Pita Kebob	33	394	2
Hooks Bar and Grill LLC	34	355	2
Hot Tomato	35	329	2
Don Julios Restaurant INC	35	280	2
South Sore Pizza & Subs INC	27	164	2

Ruskin Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Ruskin 62.5% Pass Rate 62.5%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Ruskin 7.6 Avg Violations / Inspection 7.6

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Ruskin 1.41 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.41

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Ruskin Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

Date	Business	Reason
Mar 12, 2026	Don Julios Restaurant INC	Roach activity

Ruskin Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 6	Barbara's Family Restaurant	1	Call Back - Complied
May 6	Sunset Bar and Grill at Little Harbor	13	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 4	Beanies Bar Sports Grill	17 (5 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 4	Hot Tomato	11 (3 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Apr 29	Riverside Bar and Grill	8	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 29	Pita Kebob	13 (2 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Apr 28	Barbara's Family Restaurant	9 (2 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Apr 27	Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill	9 (3 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 13	Ybor Grille	9 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 9	El Rodeo Mexican Bar and Grill	8 (1 high)	Call Back - Complied

Ruskin Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	11,287
14	Food contact surfaces	8,241
03	Employee health reporting	7,205
08	Proper hand/arm washing	6,399
53	Outer openings protected	6,298

Ruskin Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

45Actions on Record

$19,475Total Fines

$433Avg Fine

$1,600Largest Fine

24Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Dec 18, 2025	Taqueria Garcia	$760	3--2025072916
Feb 26, 2026	Los Amigos Restaurant	$600	3--2026003442
Jun 18, 2025	Los Amigos Restaurant	$600	3--2025040286
Jan 12, 2026	Sunset Bar and Grill at Little Harbor	$200	3--2025089976
Oct 29, 2025	Don Julios Restaurant INC	$200	3--2025072982

Ruskin Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

21Fire Violations

11Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Other fire safety violation	11
Fire extinguisher in red zone	3
Cooking without hood suppression	3
Propane tank stored inside building	2
Exit blocked or locked	2

Ruskin 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. Ruskin has 31 FDACS-regulated facilities with 53 inspections on record and 3 stop-sale orders issued.

31Retail Facilities

53FDACS Inspections

3Stop-Sale Orders

1Orders in 2026

Ruskin 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 23, 2026	Sweet Tea Tiki	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Chapter 5K-4 FAC: Food Permit C…
Aug 1, 2025	Circle-k-9708-193425	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Access Denied Comments: To requ…
Aug 1, 2025	Circle-k-9708-193425	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Access Denied Comments: To requ…

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Ruskin FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	9
6-202.14	Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not	4
5-501.17	Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary	3
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	3
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	2

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Ruskin Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	2	57	2,871
7-Eleven	1	84	2,422
Circle K	1	102	1,574
Shell	1	152	1,169
Chevron	1	283	1,145

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Ruskin: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	2	127	0
McDonalds	2	169	2
Bob Evans	1	170	0
Kekes Breakfast Cafe	1	70	0
Taco Bell	1	50	0
Holiday Inn	1	22	0
Hampton Inn	1	27	0
Checkers	1	137	2
Kfc	1	157	1
Tropical Smoothie	1	75	0

Ruskin Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Ruskin?: Ruskin, Florida has 71 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Ruskin?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Ruskin is 62.5%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Ruskin this year?: 1 food establishments in Ruskin have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Ruskin?: The most frequently cited violations in Ruskin are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Ruskin?: Subway has the most locations in Ruskin with 2 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Ruskin?: Don Julios Restaurant INC in Ruskin was shut down on March 12, 2026 for roach activity.
How does Ruskin compare to the Florida state average?: Ruskin has a pass rate of 62.5%, which is 23.5 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 7.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Ruskin?: Food establishments in Ruskin have an average of 12.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Ruskin been assessed?: Food establishments in Ruskin have been assessed $19,475 in fines across 45 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $433 and the largest single fine was $1,600.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Ruskin restaurants?: 21 fire safety violations have been documented across 11 food establishments in Ruskin. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Ruskin 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. Ruskin, Florida has 31 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 53 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Ruskin?: FDACS has issued 3 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Ruskin, including 1 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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