How many restaurants are in Tavares?

Tavares, Florida has 49 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Tavares?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Tavares is 93.9%. The Florida state average is 85.8%.

What are the most common health violations in Tavares?

The most frequently cited violations in Tavares are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Tavares?

Dominos has the most locations in Tavares with 1 establishments.

How does Tavares compare to the Florida state average?

Tavares has a pass rate of 93.9%, which is 8.1 percentage points above the state average of 85.8%. The average violations per inspection is 7.5 compared to the state average of 4.68.

How often are restaurants inspected in Tavares?

Food establishments in Tavares have an average of 19.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Tavares been assessed?

Food establishments in Tavares have been assessed $8,720 in fines across 29 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $301 and the largest single fine was $800.

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

15 fire safety violations have been documented across 10 food establishments in Tavares. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.

Tavares — Food Safety Records

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

Overview

Tavares, Florida has 49 food establishments with 963 inspections on record. The pass rate is 93.9%, above the state average of 85.8%. Inspections average 7.5 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $200 assessed to Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill in Tavares on December 10, 2025.

Data from Florida DBPR. Updated August 2026.

49Facilities

963Inspections

0Closures 2026

93.9%Pass Rate

7.5Avg Violations

Tavares Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Tavares 93.9% Pass Rate 93.9%

Florida Average 85.8% Pass Rate 85.8%

Tavares 7.5 Avg Violations / Inspection 7.5

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Tavares 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 2 Closures per 100 Facilities 2

Tavares Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Aug 12	Billy's Cafe	12 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 12	Kalua Beach Bar	12 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 12	San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant of Tavares	8 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aug 12	East Wok	9 (2 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Aug 6	Salsa	5	Call Back - Complied
Aug 4	Fish Camp on Lake Eustis	3	Call Back - Complied
Jul 29	Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill	16 (1 high)	Call Back - Complied
Jul 29	Salsa	9 (1 high)	Warning Issued
Jul 27	Hurricane Dockside Grill	10	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 27	Hwy Four Four One Diner	11 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Tavares Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	17,471
36	Proper ventilation	16,906
23	Chemical properly stored	16,438
14	Food contact surfaces	11,278
03	Employee health reporting	8,078

Tavares Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

29Actions on Record

$8,720Total Fines

$301Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

11Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Dec 10, 2025	Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill	$200	4--2025075093

Tavares Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

15Fire Violations

10Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Exit blocked or locked	8
Propane tank stored inside building	3
Other fire safety violation	2
Fire extinguisher in red zone	2

Tavares: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Dominos	1	48
Hungry Howies	1	80
Taco Bell	1	26
Comfort Inn	1	58
Holiday Inn	1	50
Popeyes	1	55
Checkers	1	148
Hardees	1	337
McDonalds	1	58
Dunkin	1	124

Tavares Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Tavares?: Tavares, Florida has 49 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Tavares?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Tavares is 93.9%. The Florida state average is 85.8%.
What are the most common health violations in Tavares?: The most frequently cited violations in Tavares are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Tavares?: Dominos has the most locations in Tavares with 1 establishments.
How does Tavares compare to the Florida state average?: Tavares has a pass rate of 93.9%, which is 8.1 percentage points above the state average of 85.8%. The average violations per inspection is 7.5 compared to the state average of 4.68.
How often are restaurants inspected in Tavares?: Food establishments in Tavares have an average of 19.7 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Tavares been assessed?: Food establishments in Tavares have been assessed $8,720 in fines across 29 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $301 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Tavares restaurants?: 15 fire safety violations have been documented across 10 food establishments in Tavares. The most common issue is exit blocked or locked.

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Tavares — Food Safety Records

Tavares Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Tavares Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Tavares Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Tavares Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Tavares Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Tavares: Notable Restaurants

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Michael Asian Cuisine

Mary's Kountry Kitchen

Fish Camp on Lake Eustis

Hwy Four Four One Diner

East Wok

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