How many restaurants are in Tequesta?

Tequesta, Florida has 45 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 86.8%. The Florida state average is 86%.

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?

Dunkin has the most locations in Tequesta with 1 establishments.

How does Tequesta compare to the Florida state average?

Tequesta has a pass rate of 86.8%, which is 0.8 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Tequesta?

Food establishments in Tequesta have an average of 18 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 $21,920 in fines across 43 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $510 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.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Tequesta 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. Tequesta, Florida has 7 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 11 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 15 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Tequesta. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Tequesta — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Tequesta, Florida has 45 food establishments with 809 inspections on record. The pass rate is 86.8%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 4.1 violations per visit.

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

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

45Facilities

809Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

86.8%Pass Rate

4.1Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Rancho Chico	36	213	2
Blue Pointe Bar and Grill	39	179	2
Greek Taverna	17	94	2
718 Cafe & Grill	35	219	1
Cypress Cafe INC	33	150	1

Tequesta Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Tequesta 86.8% Pass Rate 86.8%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Tequesta 4.1 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.1

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Tequesta 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Tequesta Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Apr 30	Lila Coastal Mediterranean	4 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 28	Tequesta Country Clubhouse	5 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 22	Evo Italian	8 (4 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 22	Salty Zebra/locals Pub	0	Call Back - Complied
Apr 21	Salty Zebra/locals Pub	9 (2 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Apr 16	Crafty Crust	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 15	Jupiter Hills Club	5 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 14	718 Cafe & Grill	2	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Apr 9	Tiki Bar 52	3 (3 high)	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

43Actions on Record

$21,920Total Fines

$510Avg Fine

$5,200Largest Fine

22Facilities 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	Nimo Coastal Mediterranean	$400	2--2025070068
Sep 22, 2025	Eataliano Panini Bar	$400	2--2025063162
Sep 29, 2025	Riko's Pizza	$400	2--2025063134
Dec 22, 2025	Jupiter Hills Club	$320	2--2025086687
Dec 18, 2025	Blue Pointe Bar and Grill	$200	2--2025083728

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 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. Tequesta has 7 FDACS-regulated facilities with 11 inspections on record and 15 stop-sale orders issued.

7Retail Facilities

11FDACS Inspections

15Stop-Sale Orders

Tequesta 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
Aug 18, 2025	Om-shri-INC-428991	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Aug 18, 2025	Om-shri-INC-428991	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Aug 18, 2025	Om-shri-INC-428991	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Aug 18, 2025	Om-shri-INC-428991	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Aug 18, 2025	Om-shri-INC-428991	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Aug 18, 2025	Om-shri-INC-428991	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Aug 18, 2025	Om-shri-INC-428991	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Aug 18, 2025	Om-shri-INC-428991	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Aug 18, 2025	Om-shri-INC-428991	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
Aug 18, 2025	Om-shri-INC-428991	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements

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Tequesta FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
4-302.12	Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in	1
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	1

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Tequesta: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

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

Tequesta Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Tequesta?: Tequesta, Florida has 45 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 86.8%. The Florida state average is 86%.
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?: Dunkin has the most locations in Tequesta with 1 establishments.
How does Tequesta compare to the Florida state average?: Tequesta has a pass rate of 86.8%, which is 0.8 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Tequesta?: Food establishments in Tequesta have an average of 18 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 $21,920 in fines across 43 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $510 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.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Tequesta 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. Tequesta, Florida has 7 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 11 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Tequesta?: FDACS has issued 15 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Tequesta. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Tequesta Restaurants & Food Establishments (44)

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

39 inspections · 179 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Greek Taverna 2 closures

289 SOUTH US HWY 1, Tequesta

17 inspections · 94 violations · Last: Mar 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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