How many restaurants are in Tequesta?

Tequesta, Florida has 40 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Tequesta?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Tequesta is 87.2%. The Florida state average is 85.7%.

What are the most common health violations in Tequesta?

The most frequently cited violations in Tequesta are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Tequesta?

Dominos has the most locations in Tequesta with 1 establishments.

How does Tequesta compare to the Florida state average?

Tequesta has a pass rate of 87.2%, which is 1.5 percentage points above the state average of 85.7%. The average violations per inspection is 4 compared to the state average of 4.68.

How often are restaurants inspected in Tequesta?

Food establishments in Tequesta have an average of 20.5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Tequesta been assessed?

Food establishments in Tequesta have been assessed $22,040 in fines across 42 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $525 and the largest single fine was $5,200.

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

16 fire safety violations have been documented across 10 food establishments in Tequesta. The most common issue is cooking without hood suppression.

Tequesta — Food Safety Records

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

Overview

Tequesta, Florida has 40 food establishments with 821 inspections on record. The pass rate is 87.2%, above the state average of 85.7%. Inspections average 4 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $1,200 assessed to Rancho Chico in Tequesta on March 30, 2026.

Data from Florida DBPR. Updated September 2026.

40Facilities

821Inspections

0Closures 2026

87.2%Pass Rate

4Avg Violations

Tequesta Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Tequesta 87.2% Pass Rate 87.2%

Florida Average 85.7% Pass Rate 85.7%

Tequesta 4 Avg Violations / Inspection 4

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Tequesta 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.96 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.96

Tequesta Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Sep 14	Dimis Greek House	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Tequesta Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
03	Employee health reporting	10,520
08	Proper hand/arm washing	8,399
31	Clean multi-use utensils	7,157
01	Management awareness	7,107
53	Outer openings protected	6,898

Tequesta Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

42Actions on Record

$22,040Total Fines

$525Avg Fine

$5,200Largest Fine

21Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Mar 30, 2026	Rancho Chico	$1,200	2--2026011058
Apr 16, 2026	Hog Snappers Shack & Sushi	$800	2--2026015910
Dec 29, 2025	Bagel Bistro	$800	2--2025086702
Jan 5, 2026	Bellini's Eatery	$720	2--2025086238
Oct 8, 2025	Rancho Chico	$600	2--2025068425
Jan 26, 2026	Dimis Greek House	$400	2--2025070068
Sep 29, 2025	Riko's Pizza	$400	2--2025063134
Jun 24, 2026	Buco Restaurant & Bar	$360	2--2026038050
Dec 22, 2025	Jupiter Hills Club	$320	2--2025086687
Aug 6, 2026	718 Cafe & Grill	$320	2--2026042820

Tequesta Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

16Fire Violations

10Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Cooking without hood suppression	7
Fire extinguisher in red zone	3
Other fire safety violation	3
Propane tank stored inside building	2
Exit blocked or locked	1

Tequesta: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Dominos	1	31	0
Dunkin	1	49	0

Tequesta Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Tequesta?: Tequesta, Florida has 40 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Tequesta?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Tequesta is 87.2%. The Florida state average is 85.7%.
What are the most common health violations in Tequesta?: The most frequently cited violations in Tequesta are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Tequesta?: Dominos has the most locations in Tequesta with 1 establishments.
How does Tequesta compare to the Florida state average?: Tequesta has a pass rate of 87.2%, which is 1.5 percentage points above the state average of 85.7%. The average violations per inspection is 4 compared to the state average of 4.68.
How often are restaurants inspected in Tequesta?: Food establishments in Tequesta have an average of 20.5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Tequesta been assessed?: Food establishments in Tequesta have been assessed $22,040 in fines across 42 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $525 and the largest single fine was $5,200.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Tequesta restaurants?: 16 fire safety violations have been documented across 10 food establishments in Tequesta. The most common issue is cooking without hood suppression.

In the News Tequesta

Inspections Sep 3, 2026 11 views

Tequesta Restaurants & Food Establishments (39)

Rancho Chico 2 closures

704 US HWY 1, Tequesta

36 inspections · 213 violations · Last: Feb 2026

Blue Pointe Bar and Grill 2 closures

18701 SE FEDERAL HWY, Tequesta

40 inspections · 187 violations · Last: Jun 2026

Greek Taverna 2 closures

289 SOUTH US HWY 1, Tequesta

19 inspections · 103 violations · Last: Aug 2026

718 Cafe & Grill 1 closure

716 US HWY 1 N, Tequesta

35 inspections · 219 violations · Last: Apr 2026

Cypress Cafe INC 1 closure

357 CYPRESS DR STE 14, Tequesta

33 inspections · 150 violations · Last: Mar 2026

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