How many restaurants are in Valparaiso?

Valparaiso, Florida has 13 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Valparaiso?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Valparaiso is 85.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Valparaiso?

The most frequently cited violations in Valparaiso are: Premises clean, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.

How does Valparaiso compare to the Florida state average?

Valparaiso has a pass rate of 85.7%, which is 0.3 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Valparaiso?

Food establishments in Valparaiso have an average of 10.5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Valparaiso been assessed?

Food establishments in Valparaiso have been assessed $560 in fines across 2 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $280 and the largest single fine was $400.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Valparaiso 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. Valparaiso, Florida has 6 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 7 inspections on record.

Valparaiso — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Overview

Valparaiso, Florida has 13 food establishments with 137 inspections on record. The pass rate is 85.7%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 2.1 violations per visit.

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

13Facilities

137Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

85.7%Pass Rate

2.1Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Guaco Taco and or Space Force Pizza	13	16	1
Compass Rose Restaurant & Bar INC	30	117	0
Boathouse Landing (the)	25	79	0
Pho Nguyen Vietnamese Noodle	22	40	0
Bikkle Yaad Soul Cafe LLC	18	38	0

Valparaiso Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Valparaiso 85.7% Pass Rate 85.7%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Valparaiso 2.1 Avg Violations / Inspection 2.1

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Valparaiso 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Valparaiso Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Apr 10	Bikkle Yaad Soul Cafe LLC	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Valparaiso Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
51	Premises clean	733
36	Proper ventilation	490
53	Outer openings protected	489
14	Food contact surfaces	250
03	Employee health reporting	249

Valparaiso Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

2Actions on Record

$560Total Fines

$280Avg Fine

$400Largest Fine

1Facilities Fined

Valparaiso 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. Valparaiso has 6 FDACS-regulated facilities with 7 inspections on record.

6Retail Facilities

7FDACS Inspections

Valparaiso FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
5-501.17	Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary	1
6-202.14	Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not	1
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	1
5-203.13	Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or	1
6-201.13	Floor and wall junctures not coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second	1

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Valparaiso Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Valparaiso?: Valparaiso, Florida has 13 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Valparaiso?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Valparaiso is 85.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Valparaiso?: The most frequently cited violations in Valparaiso are: Premises clean, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.
How does Valparaiso compare to the Florida state average?: Valparaiso has a pass rate of 85.7%, which is 0.3 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Valparaiso?: Food establishments in Valparaiso have an average of 10.5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Valparaiso been assessed?: Food establishments in Valparaiso have been assessed $560 in fines across 2 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $280 and the largest single fine was $400.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Valparaiso 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. Valparaiso, Florida has 6 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 7 inspections on record.

Valparaiso Restaurants & Food Establishments (13)

Guaco Taco and or Space Force Pizza 1 closure

260 CHICAGO AVE, Valparaiso

13 inspections · 16 violations · Last: Oct 2025

Willingham Seafood Company FDACS Retail

153 N John Sims Pkwy, Valparaiso

FDACS Retail Food · Seafood Market Retail

Dough Express FDACS Retail

304 Hillcrest Ave, Valparaiso

FDACS Retail Food · Pasta Products

Snyder's-lance INC. FDACS Retail

900 Valastics Ave Unit 381, Valparaiso

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

Coca Cola Bottling Company United FDACS Retail

647 Valparaiso Pkwy, Valparaiso

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

Chickadees Artisan Collective LLC FDACS Retail

98 S John Sims Pkwy, Valparaiso

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery w/FS

Eglin Smoke Shop 2 FDACS Retail

146 S John Sims Pkwy, Valparaiso

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp