Tavares — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

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.

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.

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Tavares FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

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Tavares Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

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Tavares: Notable Restaurants

Tavares: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

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 86%.

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?

Dunkin 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 7.9 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 7.4 compared to the state average of 4.67.

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 Restaurants & Food Establishments (72)