Santa Rosa County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS
Santa Rosa County, Florida has 846 food establishments with 4,464 inspections on record. 5 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 87.6%, above the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 2.2 violations per visit.
Largest fine: $1,200 assessed to Oops Alley in Milton on February 9, 2026.
Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated June 2026.
Most-Inspected Facilities
| Business | City | Inspections | Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco's | Milton | 36 | 151 | 4 |
| Churchs Chicken | Milton | 34 | 122 | 3 |
| Oops Alley | Milton | 33 | 115 | 3 |
| Burger King #1618 | Milton | 42 | 112 | 3 |
| Peking House | Navarre | 27 | 109 | 2 |
Santa Rosa County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages
Santa Rosa County
87.6%
Pass Rate
87.6%
Florida Average
85.9%
Pass Rate
85.9%
Santa Rosa County
2.2
Avg Violations / Inspection
2.2
Florida Average
4.7
Avg Violations / Inspection
4.7
Santa Rosa County
0.59
Closures per 100 Facilities
0.59
Florida Average
1.35
Closures per 100 Facilities
1.35
Santa Rosa County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)
| Date | Business | City | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipotle - Store #5367 | Pace | 0 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Burger King #8645 | Pace | 1 | Call Back - Extension given, pending | |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | Navarre | 0 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Gator Seafood | Milton | 1 (1 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Burger King #8645 | Pace | 3 (2 high) | Call Back - Extension given, pending | |
| Burger King #8645 | Pace | 3 (2 high) | Administrative complaint recommended | |
| Alphy's Restaurant and Catering | Navarre | 0 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Taco Bell | Milton | 0 | Call Back - Complied | |
| New Jin Jin Chinese Restaurant | Milton | 0 | Call Back - Complied | |
| Taco Bell | Milton | 1 (1 high) | Warning Issued |
Santa Rosa County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations
| Code | Violation | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 03 | Employee health reporting | 22,929 |
| 08 | Proper hand/arm washing | 20,579 |
| 53 | Outer openings protected | 18,241 |
| 50 | Adequate lighting | 13,958 |
| 01 | Management awareness | 12,162 |
Santa Rosa County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines
Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)
| Date | Business | Fine | Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | Oops Alley | $1,200 | 6--2026004094 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Cisco's | $800 | 6--2026018496 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Oops Alley | $400 | 6--2025068062 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Sweet Frog Gulf Breeze | $400 | 6--2025061138 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Andy D`s | $400 | 6--2025054794 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Oops Alley | $200 | 6--2025068163 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Little Caesars | $200 | 6--2025087391 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Dunkin Donuts / Baskin Robbins #358745 | $200 | 6--2025041100 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Hungry Howie's | $200 | 6--2025056834 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Oops Alley | $200 | 6--2025087017 |
Santa Rosa County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations
Most Common Fire Safety Issues
| Issue | Citations |
|---|---|
| Other fire safety violation | 11 |
| Exit blocked or locked | 3 |
| Fire extinguisher in red zone | 3 |
| Cooking without hood suppression | 2 |
| Missing boiler certificate/report | 2 |
| Fire alarm/smoke detector issue | 1 |
Santa Rosa County 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. Santa Rosa County has 588 FDACS-regulated facilities with 1,050 inspections on record and 223 stop-sale orders issued.
Santa Rosa County 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 | City | Product | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud-city-vaporium-408986 | Navarre | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing Comments… | |
| Cloud-city-vaporium-408986 | Navarre | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing Comments… | |
| Cloud-city-vaporium-408986 | Navarre | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Controlled Substance Comments: … | |
| Cloud-city-vaporium-408986 | Navarre | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Controlled Substance Comments: … | |
| Cloud-city-vaporium-408986 | Navarre | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Certificate of Analysis Comment… | |
| Cloud-city-vaporium-408986 | Navarre | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Certificate of Analysis Comment… | |
| Cloud-city-vaporium-408986 | Navarre | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Certificate of Analysis Comment… | |
| Cloud-city-vaporium-408986 | Navarre | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Certificate of Analysis Comment… | |
| Aarna-distribution-420187 | Pensacola | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc… | |
| Aarna-distribution-420187 | Pensacola | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Claims Comments: The product contains… |
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Santa Rosa County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations
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Santa Rosa County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)
| Chain | Locations | Stop-Sale Orders | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar General | 34 | 57 | 2,871 |
| Circle K | 15 | 102 | 1,574 |
| Publix | 11 | 30 | 875 |
| Walgreens | 9 | 1 | 743 |
| CVS | 8 | 9 | 882 |
| Walmart | 7 | 77 | 608 |
| Family Dollar | 7 | 316 | 950 |
| Starbucks | 6 | 77 | 1,170 |
Santa Rosa County: Notable Restaurants
Cisco's
36 inspections
151 violations
4 closures
Churchs Chicken
34 inspections
122 violations
3 closures
Oops Alley
33 inspections
115 violations
3 closures
El Paso Taco's & Tequila
42 inspections
293 violations
1 closures
Burger King #1618
42 inspections
112 violations
3 closures
Saucy’s Frozen Treats and Tasty Eats
38 inspections
213 violations
1 closures
Santa Rosa County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)
| Chain | Locations | Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waffle House | 9 | 315 | 1 |
| McDonalds | 7 | 355 | 0 |
| Subway | 7 | 299 | 4 |
| Whataburger | 5 | 100 | 0 |
| Firehouse Subs | 4 | 69 | 0 |
| Jersey Mikes | 4 | 87 | 0 |
| Hungry Howies | 4 | 144 | 0 |
| Wendys | 4 | 77 | 0 |
| Sonic Drive-in | 3 | 228 | 1 |
| Taco Bell | 3 | 77 | 0 |
Santa Rosa County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ
- How many restaurants are in Santa Rosa County?
- Santa Rosa County, Florida has 846 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
- What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Santa Rosa County?
- The current pass rate for food establishments in Santa Rosa County is 87.6%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.
- How many restaurants were shut down in Santa Rosa County this year?
- 5 food establishments in Santa Rosa County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
- What are the most common health violations in Santa Rosa County?
- The most frequently cited violations in Santa Rosa County are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.
- Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Santa Rosa County?
- Waffle House has the most locations in Santa Rosa County with 9 establishments.
- How does Santa Rosa County compare to the Florida state average?
- Santa Rosa County has a pass rate of 87.6%, which is 1.7 percentage points above the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 2.2 compared to the state average of 4.66.
- How often are restaurants inspected in Santa Rosa County?
- Food establishments in Santa Rosa County have an average of 5.3 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
- How much in fines have restaurants in Santa Rosa County been assessed?
- Food establishments in Santa Rosa County have been assessed $28,810 in fines across 75 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $400 and the largest single fine was $2,400.
- How many fire safety violations have been found in Santa Rosa County restaurants?
- 22 fire safety violations have been documented across 19 food establishments in Santa Rosa County. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
- Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Santa Rosa County 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. Santa Rosa County, Florida has 588 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 1,050 inspections on record.
- How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Santa Rosa County?
- FDACS has issued 223 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Santa Rosa County, including 10 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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Santa Rosa County Restaurants & Food Establishments (839)
Hampton Inn & Suites Navarre
7710 NAVARRE PKWY, Navarre
11 inspections · 12 violations · Last: May 2026Sal's Pizza Cafe
3707 GULF BREEZE PKWY, Gulf Breeze
9 inspections · 11 violations · Last: Nov 2025Sal's Pizzeria & Grill
6903 NAVARRE PKWY, Navarre
19 inspections · 11 violations · Last: Apr 2026Whataburger #888
1135 GULF BREEZE PKWY, Gulf Breeze
18 inspections · 11 violations · Last: Feb 2026Panera Bread 1725
US HWY 98 & DANIEL ST PARCEL #3, Gulf Breeze
12 inspections · 11 violations · Last: Oct 2025Creekside Kitchen
8974 TOMAHAWK LANDING RD, Milton
13 inspections · 11 violations · Last: Oct 2025Bigfoot Crossing Eatery
13065 HWY 87 N, Jay
8 inspections · 10 violations · Last: May 2026Firehouse Subs Navarre
1894 ANDORRA ST UNIT C3, Navarre
14 inspections · 10 violations · Last: Oct 2025Taste of Thai
2548 GULF BREEZE PKWY, Gulf Breeze
14 inspections · 10 violations · Last: Apr 2026Jersey Mike's Subs
5834 DOGWOOD DR STE 212, Milton
6 inspections · 8 violations · Last: Dec 2025Longhorn Steakhouse #5684
4762 HWY 90, Pace
3 inspections · 8 violations · Last: Mar 2026El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
10074-10078 NAVARRE PKWY, Navarre
6 inspections · 8 violations · Last: Mar 2026Gulf Breeze Firehouse
318 GULF BREEZE PKWY, Gulf Breeze
11 inspections · 7 violations · Last: Oct 2025Five Guys Burgers and Fries
4796 US 90, Pace
14 inspections · 7 violations · Last: Jul 2025Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
3716 GULF BREEZE PKWY, Gulf Breeze
12 inspections · 7 violations · Last: Sep 2025McKinely's Cafe/sandwich Shop
5262 STEWART ST, Milton
11 inspections · 7 violations · Last: Sep 2025Country Gym
5198 WILLING ST, Milton
9 inspections · 6 violations · Last: May 2026El Jalisco Milton
5820 DOGWOOD DR, Milton
2 inspections · 5 violations · Last: Mar 2026Vine Wine Bar Bistro and Shoppe
8211 NAVARRE PKWY, Navarre
13 inspections · 5 violations · Last: Nov 2025Sunshine & Lollipops
4579 WATKINS ST, Pace
7 inspections · 5 violations · Last: Apr 2026