How many restaurants are in Safety Harbor?

Safety Harbor, Florida has 47 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Safety Harbor?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Safety Harbor is 87.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Safety Harbor?

The most frequently cited violations in Safety Harbor are: Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Safety Harbor?

Wendys has the most locations in Safety Harbor with 1 establishments.

How does Safety Harbor compare to the Florida state average?

Safety Harbor has a pass rate of 87.1%, which is 1.1 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Safety Harbor?

Food establishments in Safety Harbor have an average of 14.5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Safety Harbor been assessed?

Food establishments in Safety Harbor have been assessed $7,160 in fines across 20 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $358 and the largest single fine was $880.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Safety Harbor restaurants?

20 fire safety violations have been documented across 11 food establishments in Safety Harbor. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Safety Harbor 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. Safety Harbor, Florida has 17 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 25 inspections on record.

Safety Harbor — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Safety Harbor, Florida has 47 food establishments with 682 inspections on record. The pass rate is 87.1%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $600 assessed to Southern Fresh in Safety Harbor on February 11, 2026.

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

47Facilities

682Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

87.1%Pass Rate

5Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Paradise Restaurant	29	281	1
Athens Restaurant	32	269	1
Barfly - Saltwater Grill	30	217	1
Southern Fresh	33	202	1
Safety Harbor Resort& Kitchen	31	367	0

Safety Harbor Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Safety Harbor 87.1% Pass Rate 87.1%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Safety Harbor 5 Avg Violations / Inspection 5

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Safety Harbor 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Safety Harbor Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 7	Whistle Stop Grill and Bar	4	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Gigglewaters	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Daydreamers Cafe and Grill	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Water Oak Grill	5 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 7	Osteria Pollani	6 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Marker 39	2 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Nona Slice House	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 6	Kitchen and Bar at Green Springs	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 28	Sweet Carolines Mab	1	Call Back - Complied
Apr 22	Happy Salmon	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Safety Harbor Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
02	Employee health policy	3,935
08	Proper hand/arm washing	3,216
22	Consumer advisory	2,992
14	Food contact surfaces	2,485
36	Proper ventilation	2,479

Safety Harbor Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

20Actions on Record

$7,160Total Fines

$358Avg Fine

$880Largest Fine

12Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Feb 11, 2026	Southern Fresh	$600	3--2025067593

Safety Harbor Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

20Fire Violations

11Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	7
Missing boiler certificate/report	6
Other fire safety violation	3
Propane tank stored inside building	2
Exit blocked or locked	2

Safety Harbor 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. Safety Harbor has 17 FDACS-regulated facilities with 25 inspections on record.

17Retail Facilities

25FDACS Inspections

Safety Harbor FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	3
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	2
4-204.11	Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature	2
6-501.16	After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls,	2
5-203.14	Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas	1

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Safety Harbor Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Kwik Stop	1	43	262
Chevron	1	283	1,145

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Safety Harbor: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Wendys	1	0
Taco Bell	1	59
Cold Stone Creamery	1	59

Safety Harbor Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Safety Harbor?: Safety Harbor, Florida has 47 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Safety Harbor?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Safety Harbor is 87.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Safety Harbor?: The most frequently cited violations in Safety Harbor are: Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Safety Harbor?: Wendys has the most locations in Safety Harbor with 1 establishments.
How does Safety Harbor compare to the Florida state average?: Safety Harbor has a pass rate of 87.1%, which is 1.1 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Safety Harbor?: Food establishments in Safety Harbor have an average of 14.5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Safety Harbor been assessed?: Food establishments in Safety Harbor have been assessed $7,160 in fines across 20 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $358 and the largest single fine was $880.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Safety Harbor restaurants?: 20 fire safety violations have been documented across 11 food establishments in Safety Harbor. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Safety Harbor 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. Safety Harbor, Florida has 17 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 25 inspections on record.

Safety Harbor Restaurants & Food Establishments (46)

Paradise Restaurant 1 closure

443 MAIN ST, Safety Harbor

29 inspections · 281 violations · Last: Sep 2025

Athens Restaurant 1 closure

226 MAIN ST, Safety Harbor

32 inspections · 269 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Barfly - Saltwater Grill 1 closure

100 MAIN ST STE 101, Safety Harbor

30 inspections · 217 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Southern Fresh 1 closure

122 3 AVE N, Safety Harbor

33 inspections · 202 violations · Last: Apr 2026

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