How many restaurants are in Tavares?

Tavares, Florida has 72 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 85.9%.

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 percentage points above the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 7.4 compared to the state average of 4.66.

How often are restaurants inspected in Tavares?

Food establishments in Tavares have an average of 13 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.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Tavares 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. Tavares, Florida has 23 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 39 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 5 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Tavares, including 1 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.

Tavares — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Tavares, Florida has 72 food establishments with 939 inspections on record. The pass rate is 93.9%, above the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 7.4 violations per visit.

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

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

72Facilities

939Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

93.9%Pass Rate

7.4Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Eduardo's Lokos Tacos LLC	36	549	2
Michael Asian Cuisine	28	283	1
Mary's Kountry Kitchen	25	268	1
Hwy Four Four One Diner	39	634	0
Tiki West Raw Bar & Grill	33	541	0

Tavares Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Tavares 93.9% Pass Rate 93.9%

Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%

Tavares 7.4 Avg Violations / Inspection 7.4

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Tavares 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Tavares Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Jun 15	Jungle Zone INC	6	Warning Issued
Jun 15	Desperados Saloon	8 (1 high)	Warning Issued
Jun 10	El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli	0	Call Back - Complied

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 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. Tavares has 23 FDACS-regulated facilities with 39 inspections on record and 5 stop-sale orders issued.

23Retail Facilities

39FDACS Inspections

5Stop-Sale Orders

1Orders in 2026

Tavares 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
Feb 20, 2026	Nautilus-coffee-company-402527	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Safe Food and Water: Special pr…
Dec 10, 2025	Nautilus-coffee-company-402527	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Safe Food and Water: Special pr…
Dec 10, 2025	Nautilus-coffee-company-402527	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Safe Food and Water: Special pr…
Aug 1, 2025	Winn-dixie-2261-35569	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Aug 1, 2025	Winn-dixie-2261-35569	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…

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Tavares FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	8
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	5
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	4
3-305.11	Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food	4
3-302.11(A)(1)	Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from	4

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Tavares Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	2	57	2,871
Foxtail Coffee	1	2	112
Walgreens	1	1	743

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

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	37
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 72 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 85.9%.
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 percentage points above the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 7.4 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Tavares?: Food establishments in Tavares have an average of 13 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.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Tavares 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. Tavares, Florida has 23 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 39 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Tavares?: FDACS has issued 5 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Tavares, including 1 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.

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Tavares — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Most-Inspected Facilities

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 Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

Tavares FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

Tavares FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Tavares Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Tavares: Notable Restaurants

Eduardo's Lokos Tacos LLC

Michael Asian Cuisine

Mary's Kountry Kitchen

Hwy Four Four One Diner

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Desperados Saloon

Tavares: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Tavares Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

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