Seffner — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
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)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Subway #38480 6 (1 high) Administrative complaint recommended
H & H Family Bay BBQ 3 (1 high) Call Back - Extension given, pending
H & H Family Bay BBQ 8 (1 high) Warning Issued

Seffner Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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)

DateBusinessFineCase
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

IssueCitations
Exit blocked or locked 7
Other fire safety violation 3
Cooking without hood suppression 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.

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

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Seffner FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not 6
4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in 6
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not 5

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Seffner Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
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

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Seffner: Notable Restaurants

City Buffet

Seffner · Most Closures

45 inspections 327 violations 3 closures

Marco's Pizza

Seffner · Most Closures

13 inspections 32 violations 3 closures

Kiso Sushi

Seffner · Most Closures

37 inspections 258 violations 1 closures

Munchies Pizza & Wings

Seffner · Most Inspected

32 inspections 276 violations

Subway #38480

Seffner · Recently Inspected

14 inspections 50 violations

H & H Family Bay BBQ

Seffner · Recently Inspected

29 inspections 181 violations

Seffner: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Subway 3 172 0
Cracker Barrel 1 111 1
Hardees 1 108 0
McDonalds 1 76 0
Waffle House 1 157 0
Burger King 1 22 0
Hampton Inn 1 37 0
Marcos Pizza 1 32 3
Tropical Smoothie 1 15 0
Zaxbys 1 67 0

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)

Custom Smoke INC FDACS Retail

1005 W US Highway 92 Ste, Seffner

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Pilot Travel Center # 0625 FDACS Retail

11555 Sligh Ave, Seffner

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

Winn Dixie # 2495 FDACS Retail

11230 E DR Martin Luther King JR Blvd, Seffner

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Hole in One Donuts FDACS Retail

1113 W DR Martin Luther King JR Blvd, Seffner

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery w/FS

7-eleven # 34349a FDACS Retail

1606 S Parsons Ave, Seffner

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Gators Smoke Shop FDACS Retail

10907 US 92, Seffner

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Riya INC FDACS Retail

1424 S Kingsway RD, Seffner

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Citgo FDACS Retail

11305 E US Highway 92, Seffner

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Ed Mark Amoco FDACS Retail

11622 E DR Martin Luther King JR Blvd, Seffner

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service

Super Stop FDACS Retail

6301 County Road 579, Seffner

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

Tractor Supply Company #2492 FDACS Retail

916 W DR Martin Luther King JR Blvd, Seffner

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Dollar General Store #20679 FDACS Retail

5658 Pine Street, Seffner

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Vw Family Dollar 111357 FDACS Retail

615 W US Highway 92, Seffner

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Vw Winn Dixie 2454 FDACS Retail

750 W MARTIN LUTHER KING / SR 574, Seffner

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Nick's Shaved Ice FDACS Retail

1504 Lenna Ave, Seffner

FDACS Retail Food · 135/Specialty Food Shops

Publix # 0103 FDACS Retail

11782 E DR Martin Luther King JR Blvd, Seffner

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Winn Dixie Liquor Store # 2455 FDACS Retail

778 W DR Martin Luther King JR Blvd, Seffner

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Autozone # 2493 FDACS Retail

504 W DR Martin Luther King JR Blvd, Seffner

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Ottomanelli Wholesale Foods FDACS Retail

12025 US-92, Seffner

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service

Highview Wine & Spirits FDACS Retail

11778 E DR Martin Luther King JR Blvd, Seffner

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF