Starke — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Starke, Florida has 70 food establishments with 861 inspections on record. The pass rate is 75%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 6 violations per visit.

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

70Facilities
861Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
75%Pass Rate
6Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Lingui #1 Chinese Restaurant 39 424 2
Laredo Mexican Restaurant 42 418 1
Cedar River Seafood 36 337 1
Woodland 49 323 1
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #129 37 216 1

Starke Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Starke 75% Pass Rate 75%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Starke 6 Avg Violations / Inspection 6
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Starke 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0
Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Starke Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Burger King #23139 10 (3 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Huddle House 13 (2 high) Administrative complaint recommended
Woodland 10 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Powells Dairy Freeze 8 (1 high) Warning Issued
Subway Sandwiches & Salads 0 Call Back - Complied
Call Street Cafe 7 (2 high) Administrative complaint recommended
Hometown Grounds Coffee Company 3 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Subway Sandwiches & Salads 1 (1 high) Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Subway Sandwiches & Salads 8 (1 high) Warning Issued
Lingui #1 Chinese Restaurant 1 Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Starke Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
23 Chemical properly stored 9,083
14 Food contact surfaces 7,353
24 Toxic substance control 7,132
22 Consumer advisory 7,126
08 Proper hand/arm washing 6,627

Starke Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

19Actions on Record
$8,220Total Fines
$433Avg Fine
$1,600Largest Fine
15Facilities Fined

Starke Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

36Fire Violations
17Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Fire extinguisher in red zone 18
Exit blocked or locked 8
Other fire safety violation 5
Propane tank stored inside building 4
Cooking without hood suppression 1

Starke 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. Starke has 34 FDACS-regulated facilities with 92 inspections on record and 623 stop-sale orders issued.

34Retail Facilities
92FDACS Inspections
623Stop-Sale Orders
599Orders in 2026

Starke 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
Winn-dixie-0085-190880 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Winn-dixie-0085-190880 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Winn-dixie-0085-190880 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Winn-dixie-0085-190880 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Winn-dixie-0085-190880 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Winn-dixie-0085-190880 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Winn-dixie-0085-190880 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Winn-dixie-0085-190880 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Winn-dixie-0085-190880 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Winn-dixie-0085-190880 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling

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Starke FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 8
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not 8
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair 7
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all 7
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair 6

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Starke Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Circle K 2 102 1,574
Dollar General 2 57 2,871
Five Below 1 0 5
Walgreens 1 1 743
Wawa 1 14 430
Pizza Hut 1 0 6
Walmart 1 77 608
Winn-Dixie 1 170 584

All Florida retail food chains →

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Starke: Notable Restaurants

Lingui #1 Chinese Restaurant

Starke · Most Closures

39 inspections 424 violations 2 closures

Laredo Mexican Restaurant

Starke · Most Closures

42 inspections 418 violations 1 closures

Cedar River Seafood

Starke · Most Closures

36 inspections 337 violations 1 closures

Woodland

Starke · Most Inspected

49 inspections 323 violations 1 closures

Downtown Grill

Starke · Most Inspected

43 inspections 242 violations

Huddle House

Starke · Recently Inspected

8 inspections 60 violations

Starke: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Subway 2 176 1
Arbys 1 70 0
Dominos 1 72 0
Kfc 1 135 0
Taco Bell 1 133 0
Captain D's 1 229 0
Holiday Inn 1 18 0
Burger King 1 117 0
Hardees 1 179 1
Popeyes 1 216 1

Starke Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Starke?
Starke, Florida has 70 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Starke?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Starke is 75%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Starke?
The most frequently cited violations in Starke are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Toxic substance control.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Starke?
Subway has the most locations in Starke with 2 establishments.
How does Starke compare to the Florida state average?
Starke has a pass rate of 75%, which is 11 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 6 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Starke?
Food establishments in Starke have an average of 12.3 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Starke been assessed?
Food establishments in Starke have been assessed $8,220 in fines across 19 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $433 and the largest single fine was $1,600.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Starke restaurants?
36 fire safety violations have been documented across 17 food establishments in Starke. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Starke 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. Starke, Florida has 34 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 92 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Starke?
FDACS has issued 623 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Starke, including 599 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 Starke

Starke Restaurants & Food Establishments (69)

Nutrition Escape FDACS Retail

263 N Temple Ave, Starke

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Wawa #5459 FDACS Retail

743 S Walnut ST, Starke

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

Ice House Starke # 0002 FDACS Retail

660 N Temple Ave, Starke

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Ice House Starke # 4 Starke South FDACS Retail

144669 US HWY 301 S, Starke

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Circle K Store # 1294 FDACS Retail

312 W Brownlee ST, Starke

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Soda Crush Club FDACS Retail

417 Edwards RD, Starke

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Roy's Meat Market FDACS Retail

12876 SE 21st Ave, Starke

FDACS Retail Food · Meat Market Retail

Dollar General Store # 14933 FDACS Retail

2223 N Temple Ave, Starke

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Five Below FDACS Retail

819 S Walnut ST, Starke

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Tj Maxx #1622 FDACS Retail

801 S Walnut ST, Starke

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Cypress Creek Farms LLC FDACS Retail

13715 NW County Road 225, Starke

FDACS Retail Food · Alligator Processor

Clover Farms of Florida LLC FDACS Retail

7835 SW County Road 225, Starke

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor (Free)

Starke Food and Fuel LLC FDACS Retail

800 S Walnut ST, Starke

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

One Stop FDACS Retail

708 N Temple Ave, Starke

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Sam Discount Liquor Store FDACS Retail

200 W Brownlee ST, Starke

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

Choice Foods FDACS Retail

1100 E Brownlee ST, Starke

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

Dollar General # 1705 FDACS Retail

831 S Walnut ST, Starke

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Tractor Supply Co # 0340 FDACS Retail

1371 S Walnut ST Ste 100a, Starke

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Bountiful Blessings FDACS Retail

1204 SE 75th ST, Starke

FDACS Retail Food · Limited Poultry and Egg

Winn Dixie # 0085 FDACS Retail

470 W Madison ST, Starke

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket