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 86%.

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 4.6 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.8 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Surfside?

Food establishments in Surfside have an average of 15.1 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 $3,540 in fines across 12 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $322 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
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Overview

Surfside, Florida has 35 food establishments with 530 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 90.6%, above the state average of 86%. 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 May 2026.

35Facilities

530Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

90.6%Pass Rate

5.8Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Cafe Vert	28	192	1
Cafe Ragazzi	26	191	1
La Vita E Bella	22	160	1
Carrot 770	32	289	0
Rustiko	25	268	0

Surfside Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Surfside 90.6% Pass Rate 90.6%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

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 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

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
May 7	Flanigans	5 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 23	Cafe Vert	1	Call Back - Complied
Apr 23	Cafe Vert	1	Call Back - Complied
Apr 16	Sushi Republic	5	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 16	Street Bar	5	Call Back - Complied

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

12Actions on Record

$3,540Total Fines

$322Avg 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

Surfside Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

4Fire Violations

3Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Missing boiler certificate/report	2
Propane tank stored inside building	1
Other fire safety violation	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
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	2
5-501.17	Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary	2
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	1
4-502.11(A)	Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water	1
6-202.15	Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or	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 86%.
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 4.6 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.8 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Surfside?: Food establishments in Surfside have an average of 15.1 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 $3,540 in fines across 12 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $322 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 Restaurants & Food Establishments (32)

Cafe Vert 1 closure

9488 - 9490 HARDING AVENUE, Surfside

28 inspections · 192 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Cafe Ragazzi 1 closure

9500 HARDING AVENUE, Surfside

26 inspections · 191 violations · Last: Dec 2025

La Vita E Bella 1 closure

9485 HARDING AVENUE, Surfside

22 inspections · 160 violations · Last: Apr 2026

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