How many restaurants are in Wellington?

Wellington, Florida has 135 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Wellington?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Wellington is 81.4%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Wellington this year?

5 food establishments in Wellington have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Wellington?

The most frequently cited violations in Wellington are: Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements, Proper hand/arm washing.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Wellington?

Dunkin has the most locations in Wellington with 3 establishments.

What was the most recent restaurant closure in Wellington?

Cmx Wellington Cask and Shaker in Wellington was shut down on May 20, 2026 for roach & fly activity.

How does Wellington compare to the Florida state average?

Wellington has a pass rate of 81.4%, which is 4.5 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 4.3 compared to the state average of 4.66.

How often are restaurants inspected in Wellington?

Food establishments in Wellington have an average of 15.5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Wellington been assessed?

Food establishments in Wellington have been assessed $215,815 in fines across 368 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $603 and the largest single fine was $4,500.

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

14 fire safety violations have been documented across 11 food establishments in Wellington. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Wellington 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. Wellington, Florida has 34 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 63 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 18 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Wellington. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Wellington — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Overview

Wellington, Florida has 135 food establishments with 2,086 inspections on record. 5 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 81.4%, below the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 4.3 violations per visit.

Most recent closure: Cmx Wellington Cask and Shaker in Wellington, shut down May 20, 2026 for roach & fly activity.

Largest fine: $4,500 assessed to Toojay's Deli in Wellington on September 9, 2025.

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

135Facilities

2,085Total Inspections

5Closures 2026

81.4%Pass Rate

4.3Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Raja	44	239	3
Kabuki Sushi Thai Tapas	33	232	3
Jo Jo's Raw Bar & Grill	30	206	2
Gabriel's Cafe & Grille	30	167	2
Cmx Wellington Cask and Shaker	28	129	2

Wellington Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Wellington 81.4% Pass Rate 81.4%

Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%

Wellington 4.3 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.3

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Wellington 3.7 Closures per 100 Facilities 3.7

Florida Average 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Wellington Restaurants: Recent Closures (1)

Date	Business	Reason
May 20, 2026	Cmx Wellington Cask and Shaker	Roach & fly activity

Wellington Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Jun 24	419 Cafe	1	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 22	Franco Italian Bistro	15 (6 high)	Warning Issued
Jun 8	Mole Cantina Mexicana	1	Call Back - Complied
May 26	Cha-cha Japanese Cafe	4	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Wellington Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
03	Employee health reporting	32,327
12	Shell stock requirements	32,316
08	Proper hand/arm washing	24,584
01	Management awareness	15,769
22	Consumer advisory	13,549

Wellington Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

368Actions on Record

$215,815Total Fines

$603Avg Fine

$4,500Largest Fine

87Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Sep 9, 2025	Toojay's Deli	$4,500	2--2025042525
Apr 2, 2026	Oli's Fashion Cuisine	$2,840	2--2026013168
Mar 2, 2026	Lemongrass Asian Bistro	$2,400	2--2026008938
Mar 23, 2026	Kabuki Sushi Thai Tapas	$2,240	2--2026012254
Aug 7, 2025	Kickback Neighborhood Tavern	$1,800	2--2025051750
Dec 10, 2025	California Pizza Kitchen	$1,800	2--2025063185
Aug 7, 2025	Lemongrass Asian Bistro	$1,600	2--2025027882
Mar 5, 2026	Cmx Wellington Cask and Shaker	$1,600	2--2026007098
Nov 5, 2025	La Granja Restaurant	$1,600	2--2025073262
Sep 22, 2025	Kabuki Sushi Thai Tapas	$1,200	2--2025062666

Wellington Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

14Fire Violations

11Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Other fire safety violation	5
Cooking without hood suppression	4
Exit blocked or locked	2
Missing boiler certificate/report	1
Fire extinguisher in red zone	1
Propane tank stored inside building	1

Wellington 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. Wellington has 34 FDACS-regulated facilities with 63 inspections on record and 18 stop-sale orders issued.

34Retail Facilities

63FDACS Inspections

18Stop-Sale Orders

Wellington 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
Sep 9, 2024	Publix-0413-57574	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* SOURCE; SOUND CONDITION
Feb 20, 2024	Dbd-retail-INC-establishment-399072-399072	— (Unknown,)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved …
Feb 20, 2024	Dbd-retail-INC-establishment-399072-399072	—	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved …
Feb 20, 2024	Dbd-retail-INC-establishment-399072-399072	— (Oreo)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved …
Feb 20, 2024	Dbd-retail-INC-establishment-399072-399072	— (Skittles)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved …
Feb 20, 2024	Dbd-retail-INC-establishment-399072-399072	— (Oreo)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved …
Feb 20, 2024	Dbd-retail-INC-establishment-399072-399072	—	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved …
Feb 20, 2024	Dbd-retail-INC-establishment-399072-399072	—	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved …
Feb 20, 2024	Dbd-retail-INC-establishment-399072-399072	—	—
Feb 20, 2024	Dbd-retail-INC-establishment-399072-399072	— (Red Bull)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved …

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Wellington FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	10
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	8
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)	Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing	7
6-301.11	Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand	6
4-903.11(A)	Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6	6

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Wellington Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Chevron	1	283	1,145
Publix	1	30	875
Trader Joes	1	0	69
Foxtail Coffee	1	2	112
Starbucks	1	77	1,170

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Wellington: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Dunkin	3	181	1
Subway	3	115	0
McDonalds	2	101	0
Taco Bell	2	71	0
Chicken Salad Chick	1	56	0
Panera Bread	1	68	0
Talkin Tacos	1	123	0
Burgerfi	1	60	0
Cold Stone Creamery	1	37	0
La Granja	1	353	0

Wellington Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Wellington?: Wellington, Florida has 135 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Wellington?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Wellington is 81.4%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Wellington this year?: 5 food establishments in Wellington have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Wellington?: The most frequently cited violations in Wellington are: Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements, Proper hand/arm washing.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Wellington?: Dunkin has the most locations in Wellington with 3 establishments.
What was the most recent restaurant closure in Wellington?: Cmx Wellington Cask and Shaker in Wellington was shut down on May 20, 2026 for roach & fly activity.
How does Wellington compare to the Florida state average?: Wellington has a pass rate of 81.4%, which is 4.5 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 4.3 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Wellington?: Food establishments in Wellington have an average of 15.5 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Wellington been assessed?: Food establishments in Wellington have been assessed $215,815 in fines across 368 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $603 and the largest single fine was $4,500.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Wellington restaurants?: 14 fire safety violations have been documented across 11 food establishments in Wellington. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Wellington 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. Wellington, Florida has 34 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 63 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Wellington?: FDACS has issued 18 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Wellington. 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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