How many restaurants are in Tallahassee?

Tallahassee, Florida has 1056 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Tallahassee?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Tallahassee is 87.9%. The Florida state average is 86.2%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Tallahassee this year?

11 food establishments in Tallahassee have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Tallahassee?

The most frequently cited violations in Tallahassee are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Tallahassee?

Subway has the most locations in Tallahassee with 12 establishments.

How does Tallahassee compare to the Florida state average?

Tallahassee has a pass rate of 87.9%, which is 1.7 percentage points above the state average of 86.2%. The average violations per inspection is 3.4 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Tallahassee?

Food establishments in Tallahassee have an average of 12.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Tallahassee been assessed?

Food establishments in Tallahassee have been assessed $81,140 in fines across 254 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $329 and the largest single fine was $1,600.

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

120 fire safety violations have been documented across 85 food establishments in Tallahassee. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Tallahassee 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. Tallahassee, Florida has 492 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 1,486 inspections on record.

How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Tallahassee?

FDACS has issued 9,514 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Tallahassee, including 462 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.

Tallahassee — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Tallahassee, Florida has 1056 food establishments with 12,813 inspections on record. 11 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 87.9%, above the state average of 86.2%. Inspections average 3.4 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #139 in Tallahassee on May 14, 2025.

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

1,056Facilities

12,813Inspections

11Closures 2026

87.9%Pass Rate

3.4Avg Violations

492FDACS Retail

9,514Stop-Sale Orders

Tallahassee Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Tallahassee 87.9% Pass Rate 87.9%

Florida Average 86.2% Pass Rate 86.2%

Tallahassee 3.4 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.4

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Tallahassee 1.04 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.04

Florida Average 1.46 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.46

Tallahassee Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Apr 3	Captain D's # 3834	1	Call Back - Extension given, pending
Apr 3	Hungry Howies Pizza #0292	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 3	Texas Roadhouse	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 3	Hopkins Eatery INC	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 3	Cafe De Martin	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 2	Sonny's Bar B Q	3 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 2	Edison Restaurant	11 (2 high)	Warning Issued
Apr 2	Pedros of Tallahassee	0	Call Back - Complied
Apr 2	Jason's Deli	0	Call Back - Complied
Apr 2	Captain D's # 3834	9 (3 high)	Warning Issued

Tallahassee Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
03	Employee health reporting	1,585
22	Consumer advisory	1,547
36	Proper ventilation	1,356
31	Clean multi-use utensils	1,332
08	Proper hand/arm washing	1,323

Tallahassee Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

254Actions on Record

$81,140Total Fines

$329Avg Fine

$1,600Largest Fine

183Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
May 14, 2025	Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen #139	$800	6--2025031643
Mar 26, 2026	California Chicken Grill	$600	6--2025078878
Aug 12, 2025	Tha Caddy Shack	$520	6--2025037789
Jun 20, 2025	509 Caribbean Cuisine	$520	6--2025007612
Jul 30, 2025	Pineappetit	$480	6--2025043351
Nov 10, 2025	Driftwood Family Restaurant	$400	6--2025074764
May 27, 2025	A Town Wings #2	$400	6--2025034272
Jul 22, 2025	California Chicken Grill	$400	6--2025031638
Nov 10, 2025	Captain D's #3788	$400	6--2025074745
Feb 4, 2026	Las Braza's Mexican Grill	$400	6--2025074754

Tallahassee Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

120Fire Violations

85Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	55
Other fire safety violation	23
Propane tank stored inside building	16
Missing boiler certificate/report	15
Exit blocked or locked	8
Cooking without hood suppression	3

Tallahassee 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. Tallahassee has 492 FDACS-regulated facilities with 1,486 inspections on record and 9,514 stop-sale orders issued.

492Retail Facilities

1,486FDACS Inspections

9,514Stop-Sale Orders

462Orders in 2026

Tallahassee 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.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Mar 26, 2026	King-food-store-399987	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Mar 26, 2026	King-food-store-399987	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food obtained …
Mar 26, 2026	King-food-store-399987	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food…
Mar 25, 2026	Ami-95-food-mart-408864	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 25, 2026	Ami-95-food-mart-408864	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Mar 23, 2026	7-brew-store-000200-420092	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterat…
Mar 19, 2026	Victory-food-mart-408507	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Mar 19, 2026	Victory-food-mart-408507	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Mar 19, 2026	Victory-food-mart-408507	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Mar 16, 2026	Argonaut-coffee-at-cascades-416633	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterat…

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Tallahassee FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	146
2-103.11(O)	Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are	75
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	74
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	69
4-302.12	Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in	69

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Tallahassee Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Circle K	20	108	1,668
Dollar General	15	57	2,877
Starbucks	11	77	1,180
CVS	11	9	1,009
Publix	10	53	1,789
Dollar Tree	8	9	1,110
Shell	6	152	1,162
Walgreens	6	1	743

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Tallahassee: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	12	501	1
McDonalds	12	829	0
Wendys	10	757	0
Dunkin	10	344	0
Firehouse Subs	7	292	1
Tropical Smoothie	7	365	2
Burger King	7	857	5
Zaxbys	7	478	4
Hungry Howies	6	253	0
Taco Bell	6	303	0

Tallahassee Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Tallahassee?: Tallahassee, Florida has 1056 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Tallahassee?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Tallahassee is 87.9%. The Florida state average is 86.2%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Tallahassee this year?: 11 food establishments in Tallahassee have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Tallahassee?: The most frequently cited violations in Tallahassee are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Tallahassee?: Subway has the most locations in Tallahassee with 12 establishments.
How does Tallahassee compare to the Florida state average?: Tallahassee has a pass rate of 87.9%, which is 1.7 percentage points above the state average of 86.2%. The average violations per inspection is 3.4 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Tallahassee?: Food establishments in Tallahassee have an average of 12.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Tallahassee been assessed?: Food establishments in Tallahassee have been assessed $81,140 in fines across 254 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $329 and the largest single fine was $1,600.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Tallahassee restaurants?: 120 fire safety violations have been documented across 85 food establishments in Tallahassee. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Tallahassee 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. Tallahassee, Florida has 492 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 1,486 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Tallahassee?: FDACS has issued 9,514 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Tallahassee, including 462 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.

Tallahassee Restaurants & Food Establishments (1,038)

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Tallahassee — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Tallahassee Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Tallahassee Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Tallahassee Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Tallahassee Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Tallahassee Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Tallahassee Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

Tallahassee FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

Tallahassee FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Tallahassee Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Tallahassee: Notable Restaurants

Midtown & 3rd LLC

Gordos Restaurant

Burger King #06288

El Rey Tacos and Beer

Fuji Hibachi Express

Driftwood Family Restaurant

Tallahassee: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Tallahassee Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

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