How many restaurants are in South Pasadena?

South Pasadena, Florida has 24 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in South Pasadena?

The current pass rate for food establishments in South Pasadena is 66.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in South Pasadena this year?

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

What are the most common health violations in South Pasadena?

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

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in South Pasadena?

Kekes Breakfast Cafe has the most locations in South Pasadena with 1 establishments.

How does South Pasadena compare to the Florida state average?

South Pasadena has a pass rate of 66.7%, which is 19.3 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 6.4 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in South Pasadena?

Food establishments in South Pasadena have an average of 14 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in South Pasadena been assessed?

Food establishments in South Pasadena have been assessed $7,000 in fines across 17 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $412 and the largest single fine was $800.

How many fire safety violations have been found in South Pasadena restaurants?

1 fire safety violations have been documented across 1 food establishments in South Pasadena. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in South Pasadena 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. South Pasadena, Florida has 9 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 26 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 4 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in South Pasadena. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

South Pasadena — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Overview

South Pasadena, Florida has 24 food establishments with 335 inspections on record. 3 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 66.7%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 6.4 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $600 assessed to Fortunato's Italian Restaurant in South Pasadena on November 3, 2025.

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

24Facilities

335Total Inspections

3Closures 2026

66.7%Pass Rate

6.4Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Fortunato's Italian Restaurant	34	365	3
Starlite Cruises	40	217	2
Hong Kong	31	327	1
Asian House	30	304	1
Leverock's Seafood House	32	180	1

South Pasadena Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

South Pasadena 66.7% Pass Rate 66.7%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

South Pasadena 6.4 Avg Violations / Inspection 6.4

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

South Pasadena 12.5 Closures per 100 Facilities 12.5

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

South Pasadena Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 6	Cococell 0109	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 4	Horse & Jockey British Pub and Restaurant	3 (1 high)	Call Back - Complied
May 1	Horse & Jockey British Pub and Restaurant	13 (7 high)	Warning Issued
Apr 20	Asian House	10 (4 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

South Pasadena Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
36	Proper ventilation	6,859
22	Consumer advisory	6,386
14	Food contact surfaces	5,896
33	Proper cooling equipment	5,615
35	Single-use items	4,890

South Pasadena Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

17Actions on Record

$7,000Total Fines

$412Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

8Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Nov 3, 2025	Fortunato's Italian Restaurant	$600	3--2025071659
Jan 12, 2026	Starlite Cruises	$400	3--2025089255
Sep 17, 2025	Fortunato's Italian Restaurant	$400	3--2025059716
Sep 16, 2025	Leverock's Seafood House	$400	3--2025063161

South Pasadena Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

1Fire Violations

1Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Other fire safety violation	1

South Pasadena 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. South Pasadena has 9 FDACS-regulated facilities with 26 inspections on record and 4 stop-sale orders issued.

9Retail Facilities

26FDACS Inspections

4Stop-Sale Orders

South Pasadena 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
Nov 8, 2024	Pasadena-produce-and-deli-61658	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…
Sep 16, 2024	Pasadena-produce-and-deli-61658	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe…
Sep 16, 2024	Pasadena-produce-and-deli-61658	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Sep 16, 2024	Pasadena-produce-and-deli-61658	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo…

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South Pasadena FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	3
6-202.14	Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not	2
2-301.14	Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before	2
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	2
2-402.11	Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard	2

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

South Pasadena Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
CVS	1	9	882
Winn-Dixie	1	170	584
Walmart	1	77	608

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

South Pasadena: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Kekes Breakfast Cafe	1	92
Gate	1	34
Taco Bell	1	140

South Pasadena Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in South Pasadena?: South Pasadena, Florida has 24 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in South Pasadena?: The current pass rate for food establishments in South Pasadena is 66.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in South Pasadena this year?: 3 food establishments in South Pasadena have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in South Pasadena?: The most frequently cited violations in South Pasadena are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in South Pasadena?: Kekes Breakfast Cafe has the most locations in South Pasadena with 1 establishments.
How does South Pasadena compare to the Florida state average?: South Pasadena has a pass rate of 66.7%, which is 19.3 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 6.4 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in South Pasadena?: Food establishments in South Pasadena have an average of 14 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in South Pasadena been assessed?: Food establishments in South Pasadena have been assessed $7,000 in fines across 17 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $412 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in South Pasadena restaurants?: 1 fire safety violations have been documented across 1 food establishments in South Pasadena. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in South Pasadena 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. South Pasadena, Florida has 9 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 26 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in South Pasadena?: FDACS has issued 4 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in South Pasadena. 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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South Pasadena Restaurants & Food Establishments (24)

Fortunato's Italian Restaurant 3 closures

6890 GULFPORT BLVD, South Pasadena

34 inspections · 365 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Starlite Cruises 2 closures

3400 PASADENA AVE S, South Pasadena

40 inspections · 217 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Hong Kong 1 closure

2525 PASADENA AVE S STE K, South Pasadena

31 inspections · 327 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Asian House 1 closure

6800 GULFPORT BLVD S STE 105, South Pasadena

30 inspections · 304 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Leverock's Seafood House 1 closure

840 S PASADENA AVE, South Pasadena

32 inspections · 180 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Cvs Pharmacy # 00139 FDACS Retail

6820 Gulfport Blvd S, South Pasadena

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Azalea International Deli FDACS Retail

1155 Pasadena Ave S Ste, South Pasadena

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

Beall's Outlet # 0162 FDACS Retail

6864 Gulfport Blvd S, South Pasadena

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF/TCS

Jp Dream Launch LLC FDACS Retail

1355 Pasadena Ave S, South Pasadena

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Pasadena Produce and Deli FDACS Retail

6801 Gulfport Blvd S Ste 1, South Pasadena