How many restaurants are in Washington County?

Washington County, Florida has 66 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Washington County?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Washington County is 93.2%. The Florida state average is 86%.

What are the most common health violations in Washington County?

The most frequently cited violations in Washington County are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Food in good condition.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Washington County?

Comfort Inn has the most locations in Washington County with 1 establishments.

How does Washington County compare to the Florida state average?

Washington County has a pass rate of 93.2%, which is 7.2 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Washington County?

Food establishments in Washington County have an average of 10.3 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Washington County been assessed?

Food establishments in Washington County have been assessed $2,120 in fines across 9 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $236 and the largest single fine was $400.

How many fire safety violations have been found in Washington County restaurants?

4 fire safety violations have been documented across 3 food establishments in Washington County. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Washington County 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. Washington County, Florida has 23 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 43 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 20 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Washington County, including 11 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.

Washington County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Overview

Washington County, Florida has 66 food establishments with 679 inspections on record. The pass rate is 93.2%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 2.6 violations per visit.

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

66Facilities

679Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

93.2%Pass Rate

2.6Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	City	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Cancuns Mexican Grill of Chipley	Chipley	29	254	1
Red Heifer Steakhouse	Chipley	30	163	1
Javier's Mexican Grill	Chipley	28	153	1
Waffle House #1338	Chipley	28	162	0
Hardee's #1503532	Chipley	27	144	0

Washington County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Washington County 93.2% Pass Rate 93.2%

Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%

Washington County 2.6 Avg Violations / Inspection 2.6

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Washington County 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Washington County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	City	Violations	Result
May 1	Outriggers Seafood and Grill LLC	Chipley	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 1	Pate Farms Raw Bar	Caryville	4	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 28	Dunkin Donuts	Chipley	1	Warning Issued
Apr 22	Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers	Chipley	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 22	Gigi's Restaurant	Chipley	2	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Washington County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
31	Clean multi-use utensils	2,709
08	Proper hand/arm washing	2,692
11	Food in good condition	2,691
22	Consumer advisory	2,193
53	Outer openings protected	1,970

Washington County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

9Actions on Record

$2,120Total Fines

$236Avg Fine

$400Largest Fine

9Facilities Fined

Washington County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

4Fire Violations

3Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Other fire safety violation	2
Fire extinguisher in red zone	2

Washington County 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. Washington County has 23 FDACS-regulated facilities with 43 inspections on record and 20 stop-sale orders issued.

23Retail Facilities

43FDACS Inspections

20Stop-Sale Orders

11Orders in 2026

Washington County 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	City	Product	Reason
Mar 26, 2026	Greenhead-market-establishment-421715-421715	Chipley	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: …
Mar 19, 2026	Greenhead-market-establishment-421715-421715	Chipley	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Mar 19, 2026	Greenhead-market-establishment-421715-421715	Chipley	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Mar 19, 2026	Greenhead-market-establishment-421715-421715	Chipley	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Mar 19, 2026	Greenhead-market-establishment-421715-421715	Chipley	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Mar 19, 2026	Greenhead-market-establishment-421715-421715	Chipley	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa…
Mar 19, 2026	Greenhead-market-establishment-421715-421715	Chipley	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa…
Mar 19, 2026	Greenhead-market-establishment-421715-421715	Chipley	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa…
Mar 19, 2026	Greenhead-market-establishment-421715-421715	Chipley	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Sa…
Mar 19, 2026	Greenhead-market-establishment-421715-421715	Chipley	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Preventing Contamination By Hands: …

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Washington County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
4-501.11	Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not	2
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	2
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	2
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)	Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an	2
6-501.12	Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning	2

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Washington County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Dollar General	2	57	2,871
Circle K	1	102	1,574

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Washington County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations
Comfort Inn	1	26
Hungry Howies	1	42
Quality Inn	1	5
Waffle House	1	162
Burger King	1	87
Hardees	1	144
Popeyes	1	16
Taco Bell	1	16
Arbys	1	63
Dunkin	1	72

Washington County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Washington County?: Washington County, Florida has 66 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Washington County?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Washington County is 93.2%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Washington County?: The most frequently cited violations in Washington County are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Food in good condition.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Washington County?: Comfort Inn has the most locations in Washington County with 1 establishments.
How does Washington County compare to the Florida state average?: Washington County has a pass rate of 93.2%, which is 7.2 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 2.6 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Washington County?: Food establishments in Washington County have an average of 10.3 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Washington County been assessed?: Food establishments in Washington County have been assessed $2,120 in fines across 9 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $236 and the largest single fine was $400.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Washington County restaurants?: 4 fire safety violations have been documented across 3 food establishments in Washington County. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Washington County 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. Washington County, Florida has 23 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 43 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Washington County?: FDACS has issued 20 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Washington County, including 11 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.

Washington County Restaurants & Food Establishments (65)

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Washington County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Most-Inspected Facilities

Washington County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Washington County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Washington County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Washington County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Washington County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Washington County Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

Washington County FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

Washington County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Washington County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Washington County: Notable Restaurants

Cancuns Mexican Grill of Chipley

Red Heifer Steakhouse

Javier's Mexican Grill

Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers

J&w`s Soul Food, LLC

Pate Farms Raw Bar

Washington County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Washington County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

Washington County Restaurants & Food Establishments (65)