How many restaurants are in Seminole?

Seminole, Florida has 134 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Seminole?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Seminole is 94.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Seminole?

The most frequently cited violations in Seminole are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Seminole?

Subway has the most locations in Seminole with 3 establishments.

How does Seminole compare to the Florida state average?

Seminole has a pass rate of 94.1%, which is 8.1 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 6.8 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Seminole?

Food establishments in Seminole have an average of 11.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Seminole been assessed?

Food establishments in Seminole have been assessed $6,760 in fines across 24 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $282 and the largest single fine was $800.

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

29 fire safety violations have been documented across 14 food establishments in Seminole. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Seminole 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. Seminole, Florida has 50 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 109 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 49 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Seminole, including 3 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.

Seminole — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Seminole, Florida has 134 food establishments with 1,558 inspections on record. The pass rate is 94.1%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 6.8 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $160 assessed to Brooklyn Pizza Company in Seminole on September 17, 2025.

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

134Facilities

1,558Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

94.1%Pass Rate

6.8Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Apple Butter Cafe	31	331	1
Dalys Flame Broiled Burgers	27	284	1
Dog & Parrot	28	211	1
Angry Pepper Taphouse	26	195	1
Taco Bell #3861	30	143	1

Seminole Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Seminole 94.1% Pass Rate 94.1%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Seminole 6.8 Avg Violations / Inspection 6.8

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Seminole 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Seminole Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 5	Burger King #95	2 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 27	New Beach Pizza	11 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 20	Seminole Subway #4632	0	Call Back - Complied
Apr 20	McDonald's #2144	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 14	Seminole Subway #4632	2	Warning Issued
Apr 13	Dunkin Donuts	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Seminole Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	18,253
22	Consumer advisory	16,539
36	Proper ventilation	14,307
23	Chemical properly stored	14,294
08	Proper hand/arm washing	14,070

Seminole Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

24Actions on Record

$6,760Total Fines

$282Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

13Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Sep 17, 2025	Brooklyn Pizza Company	$160	3--2025046021

Seminole Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

29Fire Violations

14Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	11
Cooking without hood suppression	9
Exit blocked or locked	5
Other fire safety violation	3
Propane tank stored inside building	1

Seminole 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. Seminole has 50 FDACS-regulated facilities with 109 inspections on record and 49 stop-sale orders issued.

50Retail Facilities

109FDACS Inspections

49Stop-Sale Orders

3Orders in 2026

Seminole 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 31, 2026	7-eleven-10256a-364806	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Mar 31, 2026	7-eleven-10256a-364806	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Mar 27, 2026	Southie-coffee-386822	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Nov 18, 2024	Haiii-valerie-LLC-415591	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Contaminants
Nov 18, 2024	Haiii-valerie-LLC-415591	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Contaminants
Nov 18, 2024	Haiii-valerie-LLC-415591	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Contaminants
Nov 18, 2024	Haiii-valerie-LLC-415591	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Contaminants
Nov 18, 2024	Haiii-valerie-LLC-415591	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Contaminants
Nov 18, 2024	Haiii-valerie-LLC-415591	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Contaminants
Nov 18, 2024	Haiii-valerie-LLC-415591	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Contaminants

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Seminole FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	5
3-501.16(A)(1)	Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above,	4
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	4
2-201.11(A)	The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the	4
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	4

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Seminole Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Publix	3	30	875
Starbucks	2	77	1,170
7-Eleven	1	84	2,422
Circle K	1	102	1,574
Dunkin	1	13	347
Sprouts Farmers Market	1	17	205
Sushi With Gusto	1	21	163
Aldi	1	2	310

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Seminole: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Subway	3	137
McDonalds	2	160
Dunkin	1	86
Pdq	1	130
Tropical Smoothie	1	56
Burger King	1	93
Chipotle	1	69
Dairy Queen	1	90
Jimmy Johns	1	60
Panda Express	1	53

Seminole Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Seminole?: Seminole, Florida has 134 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Seminole?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Seminole is 94.1%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Seminole?: The most frequently cited violations in Seminole are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Seminole?: Subway has the most locations in Seminole with 3 establishments.
How does Seminole compare to the Florida state average?: Seminole has a pass rate of 94.1%, which is 8.1 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 6.8 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Seminole?: Food establishments in Seminole have an average of 11.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Seminole been assessed?: Food establishments in Seminole have been assessed $6,760 in fines across 24 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $282 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Seminole restaurants?: 29 fire safety violations have been documented across 14 food establishments in Seminole. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Seminole 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. Seminole, Florida has 50 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 109 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Seminole?: FDACS has issued 49 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Seminole, including 3 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.

In the News Seminole

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Seminole Restaurants & Food Establishments (131)

Apple Butter Cafe 1 closure

10555 PARK BLVD N, Seminole

31 inspections · 331 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Dalys Flame Broiled Burgers 1 closure

10754 70 AVE, Seminole

27 inspections · 284 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Dog & Parrot 1 closure

9919 SEMINOLE BLVD, Seminole

28 inspections · 211 violations · Last: Mar 2026

Angry Pepper Taphouse 1 closure

9366 OAKHURST ROAD, Seminole

26 inspections · 195 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Taco Bell #3861 1 closure

10749 PARK BLVD, Seminole

30 inspections · 143 violations · Last: Feb 2026

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