How many restaurants are in Suwannee County?

Suwannee County, Florida has 63 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Suwannee County?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Suwannee County is 76.2%. The Florida state average is 85.8%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Suwannee County this year?

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

What are the most common health violations in Suwannee County?

The most frequently cited violations in Suwannee County are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Suwannee County?

McDonalds has the most locations in Suwannee County with 3 establishments.

How does Suwannee County compare to the Florida state average?

Suwannee County has a pass rate of 76.2%, which is 9.6 percentage points below the state average of 85.8%. The average violations per inspection is 5.8 compared to the state average of 4.68.

How often are restaurants inspected in Suwannee County?

Food establishments in Suwannee County have an average of 21.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Suwannee County been assessed?

Food establishments in Suwannee County have been assessed $15,490 in fines across 39 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $397 and the largest single fine was $800.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Suwannee County restaurants?

17 fire safety violations have been documented across 12 food establishments in Suwannee County. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Suwannee County — Food Safety Records

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

Overview

Suwannee County, Florida has 63 food establishments with 1,379 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 76.2%, below the state average of 85.8%. Inspections average 5.8 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Sakura in Live Oak on October 20, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR. Updated August 2026.

63Facilities

1,379Inspections

1Closures 2026

76.2%Pass Rate

5.8Avg Violations

Suwannee County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Suwannee County 76.2% Pass Rate 76.2%

Florida Average 85.8% Pass Rate 85.8%

Suwannee County 5.8 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.8

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Suwannee County 1.59 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.59

Florida Average 2 Closures per 100 Facilities 2

Suwannee County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	City	Violations	Result
Aug 12	Wellborn's Country Charm Diner	Wellborn	8 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 27	Live Oak Sub Shop	Live Oak	5	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 27	Beef O Brady's	Live Oak	19 (3 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Jul 27	Pizza Hut #2986	Live Oak	6	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 27	Toadal Control Play Cafe - Hoppin' Eats and Swamp Treats	Live Oak	5 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 22	Moe's Southwest Grill	Live Oak	10 (3 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 22	China Tasty	Live Oak	10 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 22	Chick-fil-a	Live Oak	4 (1 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Jul 21	Dairy Queen of Live Oak	Live Oak	5 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 21	Taqueria Los Cabrones	Live Oak	11 (1 high)	Warning Issued

Suwannee County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
14	Food contact surfaces	16,599
23	Chemical properly stored	14,889
22	Consumer advisory	12,121
36	Proper ventilation	10,215
31	Clean multi-use utensils	7,462

Suwannee County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

39Actions on Record

$15,490Total Fines

$397Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

21Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Oct 20, 2025	Sakura	$800	5--2025067074

Suwannee County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

17Fire Violations

12Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	9
Exit blocked or locked	4
Other fire safety violation	3
Propane tank stored inside building	1

Suwannee County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
McDonalds	3	371
Subway	3	278
Waffle House	2	179
Chick-fil-a	1	6
Holiday Inn	1	31
Moes Southwest Grill	1	188
Quality Inn	1	48
Wendys	1	132
Burger King	1	108
Hardees	1	170

Suwannee County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Suwannee County?: Suwannee County, Florida has 63 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Suwannee County?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Suwannee County is 76.2%. The Florida state average is 85.8%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Suwannee County this year?: 1 food establishments in Suwannee County have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Suwannee County?: The most frequently cited violations in Suwannee County are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Suwannee County?: McDonalds has the most locations in Suwannee County with 3 establishments.
How does Suwannee County compare to the Florida state average?: Suwannee County has a pass rate of 76.2%, which is 9.6 percentage points below the state average of 85.8%. The average violations per inspection is 5.8 compared to the state average of 4.68.
How often are restaurants inspected in Suwannee County?: Food establishments in Suwannee County have an average of 21.9 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Suwannee County been assessed?: Food establishments in Suwannee County have been assessed $15,490 in fines across 39 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $397 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Suwannee County restaurants?: 17 fire safety violations have been documented across 12 food establishments in Suwannee County. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

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