Tavares — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Tavares, Florida has 72 food establishments with 936 inspections on record. The pass rate is 93.9%, above the state average of 86%. 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 May 2026.

72Facilities
936Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
93.9%Pass Rate
7.4Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
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 86% Pass Rate 86%
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 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Tavares Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli LLC 1 Call Back - Extension given, pending
Brie's Cafe 7 Warning Issued
Bowl 360 Tavares 17 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Angelos Wood Fired Pizza 11 (2 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
McDonald's 2 Call Back - Complied
Jeannie's II 4 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
McDonald's 14 (2 high) Warning Issued
O'keefe's Irish Pub 7 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Taco Bell 3137187 7 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Tavares Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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)

DateBusinessFineCase
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

IssueCitations
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.

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

CodeViolationCitations
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)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Dollar General 2 57 2,871
Walgreens 1 1 743
Foxtail Coffee 1 2 112

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Tavares: Notable Restaurants

Eduardo's Lokos Tacos LLC

Tavares · Most Closures

36 inspections 549 violations 2 closures

Michael Asian Cuisine

Tavares · Most Closures

28 inspections 283 violations 1 closures

Mary's Kountry Kitchen

Tavares · Most Closures

25 inspections 268 violations 1 closures

Hwy Four Four One Diner

Tavares · Most Inspected

39 inspections 634 violations

Fish Camp on Lake Eustis

Tavares · Most Inspected

38 inspections 299 violations

El Chef Efrain Cuban Cafe and Deli LLC

Tavares · Recently Inspected

18 inspections 53 violations

Tavares: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Comfort Inn 1 58 0
Holiday Inn 1 37 0
Popeyes 1 55 0
Checkers 1 148 0
Hardees 1 337 0
McDonalds 1 58 0
Dunkin 1 124 0
Jimmy Johns 1 79 0
Twistee Treat 1 99 0
Dominos 1 48 0

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?
Comfort Inn 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.

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Tavares Restaurants & Food Establishments (72)

Sweetly Sammy FDACS Retail

1024 E Alfred ST, Tavares

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery

Goodness Gracious Pudding Mobile FDACS Retail

2450 Ann Rou Rd Unit 506, Tavares

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor (Free)

The Kitchen Bell FDACS Retail

15037 Old US Highway 441, Tavares

FDACS Retail Food · Other Non Perishable Processor

Dollar General # 0526 FDACS Retail

4149 County Road 561, Tavares

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Ams Quik Stop LLC FDACS Retail

102 S Lake Ave, Tavares

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Sunoco FDACS Retail

1165 E Alfred ST, Tavares

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Hodges Ice Cream 1087 FDACS Retail

2644 Grand Central Ave, Tavares

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

3plus Smoke Shop FDACS Retail

436 E Burleigh Blvd, Tavares

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Twisted Sips FDACS Retail

1747 Henin Cir, Tavares

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Sunset Pastures FDACS Retail

29235 Shirley Shores RD, Tavares

FDACS Retail Food · Limited Poultry and Egg

Lake Dora Discount Beverage INC FDACS Retail

532 S Duncan DR, Tavares

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1535 FDACS Retail

2042 STATE ROAD 19, Tavares

FDACS Retail Food · Seafood Market Retail