How many restaurants are in Surfside?

Surfside, Florida has 35 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Surfside?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Surfside is 90.6%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Surfside this year?

1 food establishments in Surfside have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Surfside?

The most frequently cited violations in Surfside are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Surfside?

Subway has the most locations in Surfside with 1 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Surfside?

La Vita E Bella in Surfside was shut down on March 30, 2026 for roach activity.

How does Surfside compare to the Florida state average?

Surfside has a pass rate of 90.6%, which is 4.7 percentage points above the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 5.8 compared to the state average of 4.66.

How often are restaurants inspected in Surfside?

Food establishments in Surfside have an average of 15.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Surfside been assessed?

Food establishments in Surfside have been assessed $3,740 in fines across 13 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $312 and the largest single fine was $640.

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

4 fire safety violations have been documented across 3 food establishments in Surfside. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Surfside 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. Surfside, Florida has 3 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 8 inspections on record.

Surfside — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Surfside, Florida has 35 food establishments with 547 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 90.6%, above the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 5.8 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: La Vita E Bella in Surfside, shut down March 30, 2026 for roach activity.

Largest fine: $520 assessed to Joshs Deli in Surfside on March 25, 2026.

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

35Facilities

547Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

90.6%Pass Rate

5.8Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Cafe Ragazzi	28	209	1
Cafe Vert	28	192	1
La Vita E Bella	22	160	1
Carrot 770	32	289	0
Rustiko	26	283	0

Surfside Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Surfside 90.6% Pass Rate 90.6%

Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%

Surfside 5.8 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.8

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Surfside 2.86 Closures per 100 Facilities 2.86

Florida Average 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Surfside Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

Date	Business	Reason
Mar 30, 2026	La Vita E Bella	Roach activity

Surfside Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Jun 16	Street Kitchen	11 (3 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 16	Neya	0	Call Back - Complied
Jun 16	Neya	8	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 15	Cafe Ragazzi	6 (1 high)	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Jun 15	Cafe Ragazzi	12 (2 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Jun 15	Pool Kitchen	8 (1 high)	Warning Issued
Jun 15	Four Season Kitchen	6	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 15	Pool Bar	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 11	Cine Citta Caffe	13	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 11	Roast	5	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Surfside Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
23	Chemical properly stored	4,693
14	Food contact surfaces	4,686
31	Clean multi-use utensils	4,471
36	Proper ventilation	4,258
53	Outer openings protected	3,771

Surfside Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

13Actions on Record

$3,740Total Fines

$312Avg Fine

$640Largest Fine

9Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Mar 25, 2026	Joshs Deli	$520	1--2026011656
Feb 26, 2026	Carrot 770	$300	1--2026002224
May 27, 2026	Cafe Ragazzi	$200	1--2026011820

Surfside Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

4Fire Violations

3Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Missing boiler certificate/report	2
Other fire safety violation	1
Propane tank stored inside building	1

Surfside 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. Surfside has 3 FDACS-regulated facilities with 8 inspections on record.

3Retail Facilities

8FDACS Inspections

Surfside FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
5-501.17	Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary	2
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	2
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	1
3-304.14(B)	Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between	1
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	1

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Surfside Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
World Of Smoke & Vape	1	379	71

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Surfside: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	1	88	0
Residence Inn	1	108	0

Surfside Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Surfside?: Surfside, Florida has 35 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Surfside?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Surfside is 90.6%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Surfside this year?: 1 food establishments in Surfside have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Surfside?: The most frequently cited violations in Surfside are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Surfside?: Subway has the most locations in Surfside with 1 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Surfside?: La Vita E Bella in Surfside was shut down on March 30, 2026 for roach activity.
How does Surfside compare to the Florida state average?: Surfside has a pass rate of 90.6%, which is 4.7 percentage points above the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 5.8 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Surfside?: Food establishments in Surfside have an average of 15.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Surfside been assessed?: Food establishments in Surfside have been assessed $3,740 in fines across 13 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $312 and the largest single fine was $640.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Surfside restaurants?: 4 fire safety violations have been documented across 3 food establishments in Surfside. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Surfside 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. Surfside, Florida has 3 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 8 inspections on record.

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Surfside Restaurants & Food Establishments (33)

Cafe Ragazzi 1 closure

9500 HARDING AVENUE, Surfside

28 inspections · 209 violations · Last: Jun 2026

Cafe Vert 1 closure

9488 - 9490 HARDING AVENUE, Surfside

28 inspections · 192 violations · Last: Apr 2026

La Vita E Bella 1 closure

9485 HARDING AVENUE, Surfside

22 inspections · 160 violations · Last: Apr 2026

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