How many restaurants are in Seffner?

Seffner, Florida has 73 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Seffner?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Seffner is 87.2%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Seffner this year?

3 food establishments in Seffner have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Seffner?

The most frequently cited violations in Seffner are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Seffner?

Subway has the most locations in Seffner with 3 establishments.

How does Seffner compare to the Florida state average?

Seffner has a pass rate of 87.2%, which is 1.2 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.8 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Seffner?

Food establishments in Seffner have an average of 11.2 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Seffner been assessed?

Food establishments in Seffner have been assessed $5,890 in fines across 16 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $368 and the largest single fine was $760.

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

13 fire safety violations have been documented across 8 food establishments in Seffner. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Seffner 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. Seffner, Florida has 34 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 59 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 17 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Seffner. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Seffner — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Overview

Seffner, Florida has 73 food establishments with 815 inspections on record. 3 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 87.2%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.8 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to City Buffet in Seffner on September 16, 2025.

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

73Facilities

815Total Inspections

3Closures 2026

87.2%Pass Rate

4.8Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
City Buffet	45	327	3
Marco's Pizza	13	32	3
Kiso Sushi	37	258	1
Marthas Family Restaurant INC	31	225	1
Cracker Barrel #251	24	111	1

Seffner Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Seffner 87.2% Pass Rate 87.2%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Seffner 4.8 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.8

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Seffner 4.11 Closures per 100 Facilities 4.11

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Seffner Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 4	Subway #38480	6 (1 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
May 1	H & H Family Bay BBQ	3 (1 high)	Call Back - Extension given, pending
Apr 16	H & H Family Bay BBQ	8 (1 high)	Warning Issued

Seffner Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
36	Proper ventilation	9,328
14	Food contact surfaces	7,122
08	Proper hand/arm washing	6,884
31	Clean multi-use utensils	6,662
23	Chemical properly stored	6,612

Seffner Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

16Actions on Record

$5,890Total Fines

$368Avg Fine

$760Largest Fine

10Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Sep 16, 2025	City Buffet	$400	3--2025063151
Dec 10, 2025	Sam's Seafood and Grill	$320	3--2025072926
Mar 31, 2026	Marthas Family Restaurant INC	$300	3--2025070738

Seffner Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

13Fire Violations

8Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Exit blocked or locked	7
Cooking without hood suppression	3
Other fire safety violation	3

Seffner 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. Seffner has 34 FDACS-regulated facilities with 59 inspections on record and 17 stop-sale orders issued.

34Retail Facilities

59FDACS Inspections

17Stop-Sale Orders

Seffner 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 11, 2025	Mk Citgo	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Dec 11, 2025	Mk Citgo	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Dec 11, 2025	Mk Citgo	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Dec 11, 2025	Mk Citgo	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Dec 11, 2025	Mk Citgo	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Dec 11, 2025	Mk Citgo	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Dec 11, 2025	Mk Citgo	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Dec 11, 2025	Mk Citgo	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Dec 11, 2025	Mk Citgo	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Dec 11, 2025	Mk Citgo	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

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Seffner FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	13
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	8
4-302.12	Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in	6
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	6
6-202.14	Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not	5

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Seffner Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Winn-Dixie	2	170	584
Aldi	1	2	310
Citgo	1	41	143
Publix	1	30	875
7-Eleven	1	84	2,422
Chevron	1	283	1,145
Dollar General	1	57	2,871

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Seffner: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	3	172	0
Bob Evans	1	124	0
Dunkin	1	134	0
Kfc	1	104	0
Taco Bell	1	62	0
Wingstop	1	24	0
Dominos	1	36	0
Hungry Howies	1	58	0
Wendys	1	121	0
Cracker Barrel	1	111	1

Seffner Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Seffner?: Seffner, Florida has 73 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Seffner?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Seffner is 87.2%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Seffner this year?: 3 food establishments in Seffner have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Seffner?: The most frequently cited violations in Seffner are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Seffner?: Subway has the most locations in Seffner with 3 establishments.
How does Seffner compare to the Florida state average?: Seffner has a pass rate of 87.2%, which is 1.2 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.8 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Seffner?: Food establishments in Seffner have an average of 11.2 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Seffner been assessed?: Food establishments in Seffner have been assessed $5,890 in fines across 16 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $368 and the largest single fine was $760.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Seffner restaurants?: 13 fire safety violations have been documented across 8 food establishments in Seffner. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Seffner 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. Seffner, Florida has 34 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 59 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Seffner?: FDACS has issued 17 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Seffner. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Seffner Restaurants & Food Establishments (73)

City Buffet 3 closures

790 W DR MARTIN LUTHER KING, Seffner

45 inspections · 327 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Marco's Pizza 3 closures

11713 E DR MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, Seffner

13 inspections · 32 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Kiso Sushi 1 closure

11780 E DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLV, Seffner

37 inspections · 258 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Marthas Family Restaurant INC 1 closure

12019 E HWY 92, Seffner

31 inspections · 225 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Cracker Barrel #251 1 closure

6150 LAZY DAYS BLVD, Seffner

24 inspections · 111 violations · Last: Feb 2026

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