South Pasadena — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
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)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Cococell 0109 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Horse & Jockey British Pub and Restaurant 3 (1 high) Call Back - Complied
Horse & Jockey British Pub and Restaurant 13 (7 high) Warning Issued
Asian House 10 (4 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action

South Pasadena Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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)

DateBusinessFineCase
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

IssueCitations
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.

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

CodeViolationCitations
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 3
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing 2
2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before 2
2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard 2
2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are 2

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South Pasadena Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Walmart 1 77 608
CVS 1 9 882
Winn-Dixie 1 170 584

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South Pasadena: Notable Restaurants

Fortunato's Italian Restaurant

South Pasadena · Most Closures

34 inspections 365 violations 3 closures

Starlite Cruises

South Pasadena · Most Closures

40 inspections 217 violations 2 closures

Hong Kong

South Pasadena · Most Closures

31 inspections 327 violations 1 closures

Horse & Jockey British Pub and Restaurant

South Pasadena · Most Inspected

33 inspections 354 violations

Cococell 0109

South Pasadena · Recently Inspected

10 inspections 6 violations

Asian House

South Pasadena · Recently Inspected

30 inspections 304 violations 1 closures

South Pasadena: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Taco Bell 1 140 0
Kekes Breakfast Cafe 1 92 0
Gate 1 34 0

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?
Taco Bell 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)

Smoke Shop Zone II LLC FDACS Retail

1210 Pasadena Ave S, South Pasadena

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Vw Publix 1348 FDACS Retail

1075 Pasadena Ave S, South Pasadena

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Walmart Market #3161 (main) FDACS Retail

6850 Gulfport Blvd S, South Pasadena

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Winn Dixie # 2411 FDACS Retail

6851 Gulfport Blvd S, South Pasadena

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket