Seminole — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
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)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Burger King #95 2 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
New Beach Pizza 11 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Seminole Subway #4632 0 Call Back - Complied
McDonald's #2144 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Seminole Subway #4632 2 Warning Issued
Dunkin Donuts 2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Seminole Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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)

DateBusinessFineCase
Sep 17, 2025 Brooklyn Pizza Company $160 3--2025046021

Seminole Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

29Fire Violations
14Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
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.

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

Browse all FDACS stop-sale order categories →

Seminole FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 5
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair 4
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

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Seminole Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Publix 3 30 875
Starbucks 2 77 1,170
Aldi 1 2 310
Crumbl Cookies 1 1 180
Wawa 1 14 430
7-Eleven 1 84 2,422
Circle K 1 102 1,574
Dunkin 1 13 347

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Seminole: Notable Restaurants

Apple Butter Cafe

Seminole · Most Closures

31 inspections 331 violations 1 closures

Dalys Flame Broiled Burgers

Seminole · Most Closures

27 inspections 284 violations 1 closures

Dog & Parrot

Seminole · Most Closures

28 inspections 211 violations 1 closures

Sushi Kabuki

Seminole · Most Inspected

30 inspections 355 violations

Hong Kong

Seminole · Most Inspected

30 inspections 420 violations

Burger King #95

Seminole · Recently Inspected

18 inspections 93 violations

Seminole: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Subway 3 137 0
McDonalds 2 160 0
Cava 1 42 0
Cold Stone Creamery 1 34 0
Five Guys 1 0 0
Millers Ale House 1 279 0
Village Inn 1 159 0
Burger King 1 93 0
Chipotle 1 69 0
Dunkin 1 86 0

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

Seminole Restaurants & Food Establishments (131)

Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice FDACS Retail

8400 Seminole Blvd, Seminole

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor (Free)

Boulevard Grocery and Deli FDACS Retail

6490 Seminole Blvd, Seminole

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

Burlington Coat Factory # 0353 FDACS Retail

7351 SEMINOLE BLVD, Seminole

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Publix # 1320 FDACS Retail

7880 113th ST, Seminole

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Spin Investment Enterprise LLC FDACS Retail

9152 Seminole Blvd, Seminole

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Vw Cvs 03753 FDACS Retail

7850 131st ST, Seminole

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Publix # 0095 FDACS Retail

10801 Starkey RD Ste 200, Seminole

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Vw Publix 0751 FDACS Retail

9330 Oakhurst RD, Seminole

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Saphire Signs FDACS Retail

6875 Seminole Blvd Ste, Seminole

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

Tj Maxx # 0259 FDACS Retail

7191 Seminole Blvd, Seminole

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Haiii Valerie LLC FDACS Retail

6572 Seminole Blvd UNIT 10, Seminole

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Kgramms Mobile FDACS Retail

12043 Seminole Blvd, Seminole

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor (Free)

Seminole Bee Farms LLC FDACS Retail

9011 Park Blvd Ste 205, Seminole

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Mitu Food Mart LLC FDACS Retail

6625 Seminole Blvd, Seminole

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Bayou Circle K FDACS Retail

9097 Starkey RD, Seminole

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Sprouts Farmers Market FDACS Retail

7263 Seminole Blvd, Seminole

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Watermill Express LLC FDACS Retail

11851 Seminole Blvd, Seminole

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Pharmacy Innovations FDACS Retail

7779 Starkey RD, Seminole

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Mini Market FDACS Retail

7875 Oakhurst RD, Seminole

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Starbucks Coffee #26194 FDACS Retail

10195 Bay Pines Blvd Suite 101, Seminole

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops