How many restaurants are in Valrico?

Valrico, Florida has 98 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Valrico?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Valrico is 90.2%. The Florida state average is 86%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Valrico this year?

1 food establishments in Valrico have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Valrico?

The most frequently cited violations in Valrico are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Valrico?

Subway has the most locations in Valrico with 2 establishments.

How does Valrico compare to the Florida state average?

Valrico has a pass rate of 90.2%, which is 4.2 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Valrico?

Food establishments in Valrico have an average of 11.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Valrico been assessed?

Food establishments in Valrico have been assessed $8,200 in fines across 22 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $373 and the largest single fine was $800.

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

21 fire safety violations have been documented across 9 food establishments in Valrico. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Valrico 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. Valrico, Florida has 37 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 77 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 19 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Valrico, including 3 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.

Valrico — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Valrico, Florida has 98 food establishments with 1,141 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 90.2%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5.1 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Golden Bowl in Valrico on August 7, 2025.

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

98Facilities

1,141Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

90.2%Pass Rate

5.1Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Golden Bowl	24	224	1
Wendy's International LLC	31	159	1
Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar	26	153	1
Bloomingdale Golfers Club	19	100	1
Cold Stone Creamery #20656	15	78	1

Valrico Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Valrico 90.2% Pass Rate 90.2%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Valrico 5.1 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.1

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Valrico 1.02 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.02

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Valrico Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
May 6	River Hills Country Club	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 27	Burger King #12817	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 17	22 Moons Antiques & Tea Room	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 16	El Paladar Jibaro	3 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 14	Hibachi Express	0	Call Back - Complied
Apr 13	Buckhorn Springs Golf & Country Club	4 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 13	Asian Kitchen	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 13	Sunflower Cafe,INC.	6	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 13	Hibachi Express	6 (1 high)	Warning Issued

Valrico Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
08	Proper hand/arm washing	11,634
31	Clean multi-use utensils	9,350
14	Food contact surfaces	9,096
22	Consumer advisory	7,941
10	Approved food source	6,551

Valrico Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

22Actions on Record

$8,200Total Fines

$373Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

18Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Aug 7, 2025	Golden Bowl	$400	3--2025039590
Sep 18, 2025	Subway 21072	$400	3--2025059749
Oct 14, 2025	Sushi Hana	$400	3--2025071257

Valrico Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

21Fire Violations

9Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Other fire safety violation	10
Cooking without hood suppression	5
Exit blocked or locked	3
Propane tank stored inside building	2
Fire extinguisher in red zone	1

Valrico 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. Valrico has 37 FDACS-regulated facilities with 77 inspections on record and 19 stop-sale orders issued.

37Retail Facilities

77FDACS Inspections

19Stop-Sale Orders

3Orders in 2026

Valrico 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
Mar 30, 2026	Valrico-shell-372450	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Wa…
Mar 30, 2026	Valrico-shell-372450	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing i…
Mar 16, 2026	Nutrishop-415369	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food…
Nov 17, 2025	Valrico-shell-372450	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Wa…
Nov 17, 2025	Valrico-shell-372450	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing i…
Jan 3, 2025	Kingsway Ventures Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Jan 3, 2025	Kingsway Ventures Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Jan 3, 2025	Kingsway Ventures Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Jan 3, 2025	Kingsway Ventures Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Jan 3, 2025	Kingsway Ventures Smoke Shop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…

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Valrico FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	9
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	8
6-202.14	Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not	5
4-602.13	Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to	5
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	4

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Valrico Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Walgreens	2	1	743
Wawa	2	14	430
Dunkin	2	13	347
CVS	1	9	882
Oumi Sushi	1	0	15
Smoothie King	1	11	350
Shell	1	152	1,169
Starbucks	1	77	1,170

All Florida retail food chains →

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Valrico: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	2	139	1
Applebees	1	153	1
Chilis	1	151	0
Dominos	1	46	0
McDonalds	1	77	0
Taco Bell	1	51	0
Zaxbys	1	144	0
Chick-fil-a	1	102	0
Cracker Barrel	1	122	0
Little Greek	1	161	0

Valrico Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Valrico?: Valrico, Florida has 98 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Valrico?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Valrico is 90.2%. The Florida state average is 86%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Valrico this year?: 1 food establishments in Valrico have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Valrico?: The most frequently cited violations in Valrico are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Valrico?: Subway has the most locations in Valrico with 2 establishments.
How does Valrico compare to the Florida state average?: Valrico has a pass rate of 90.2%, which is 4.2 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Valrico?: Food establishments in Valrico have an average of 11.6 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Valrico been assessed?: Food establishments in Valrico have been assessed $8,200 in fines across 22 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $373 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Valrico restaurants?: 21 fire safety violations have been documented across 9 food establishments in Valrico. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Valrico 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. Valrico, Florida has 37 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 77 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Valrico?: FDACS has issued 19 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Valrico, including 3 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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Valrico — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Most-Inspected Facilities

Valrico Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Valrico Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Valrico Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Valrico Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Valrico Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Valrico Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

Valrico FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

Valrico FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Valrico Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Valrico: Notable Restaurants

Golden Bowl

Wendy's International LLC

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Bloomingdale Pizza Valrico

New York Diner

River Hills Country Club

Valrico: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Valrico Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

Valrico Restaurants & Food Establishments (97)