Valrico — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
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)

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

Valrico Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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)

DateBusinessFineCase
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

IssueCitations
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.

DateFacilityProductReason
Valrico-shell-372450 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Wa…
Valrico-shell-372450 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing i…
Nutrishop-415369 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Protection From Contamination: Food…
Valrico-shell-372450 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Wa…
Valrico-shell-372450 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing i…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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

CodeViolationCitations
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

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Valrico Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
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

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Valrico: Notable Restaurants

Golden Bowl

Valrico · Most Closures

24 inspections 224 violations 1 closures

Wendy's International LLC

Valrico · Most Closures

31 inspections 159 violations 1 closures

Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar

Valrico · Most Closures

26 inspections 153 violations 1 closures

Bloomingdale Pizza Valrico

Valrico · Most Inspected

30 inspections 178 violations

New York Diner

Valrico · Most Inspected

28 inspections 216 violations

River Hills Country Club

Valrico · Recently Inspected

26 inspections 193 violations

Valrico: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
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.

Valrico Restaurants & Food Establishments (97)

Rita's Italian Ice & Custards FDACS Retail

2511 E State Road 60, Valrico

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor (Free)

St Cloud Food Mart FDACS Retail

2819 E State Road 60, Valrico

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Bee Vintage FDACS Retail

3515 Bell Shoals RD, Valrico

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery w/FS

Smoothie King # 1293 FDACS Retail

3429 Lithia Pinecrest RD, Valrico

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store w/FS

St Cloud Citgo FDACS Retail

3802 Durant RD 3802 durant rd, Valrico

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

Nutrishop FDACS Retail

3240 Lithia Pinecrest RD Ste 103, Valrico

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store w/FS

Dunkin Donuts FDACS Retail

2206 E BRANDON BLVD, Valrico

FDACS Retail Food · Retail Bakery w/FS

Limonsita FDACS Retail

1810 Powder Ridge DR, Valrico

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Vw Publix 0878 FDACS Retail

3461 Lithia Pinecrest RD, Valrico

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Walmart #941 (main) FDACS Retail

2140 BLOOMINGDALE AVE, Valrico

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Vw Publix 1277 FDACS Retail

1971 E State Road 60, Valrico

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Cali's Smoke Shop FDACS Retail

1989 E State Road 60, Valrico

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp

Wawa # 5152 FDACS Retail

2926 E State Road 60, Valrico

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

Vw Sprouts 613 FDACS Retail

3315 Lithia Pinecrest RD, Valrico

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Walgreens # 4034 FDACS Retail

1011 Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Gold Star Bakery Mobile FDACS Retail

2523a Durant RD, Valrico

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor (Free)

Ohb Investment LLC FDACS Retail

3521 Bell Shoals RD, Valrico

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Shop - Hemp