How many restaurants are in Williston?

Williston, Florida has 37 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Williston?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Williston is 72.2%. The Florida state average is 86.2%.

What are the most common health violations in Williston?

The most frequently cited violations in Williston are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Williston?

McDonalds has the most locations in Williston with 1 establishments.

How does Williston compare to the Florida state average?

Williston has a pass rate of 72.2%, which is 14 percentage points below the state average of 86.2%. The average violations per inspection is 5.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.

How often are restaurants inspected in Williston?

Food establishments in Williston have an average of 10.2 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.

How much in fines have restaurants in Williston been assessed?

Food establishments in Williston have been assessed $4,000 in fines across 8 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $500 and the largest single fine was $800.

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

6 fire safety violations have been documented across 5 food establishments in Williston. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Williston 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. Williston, Florida has 23 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 58 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 314 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Williston. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Williston — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Williston, Florida has 37 food establishments with 378 inspections on record. The pass rate is 72.2%, below the state average of 86.2%. Inspections average 5.7 violations per visit.

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

37Facilities

378Inspections

0Closures 2026

72.2%Pass Rate

5.7Avg Violations

23FDACS Retail

314Stop-Sale Orders

Williston Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Williston 72.2% Pass Rate 72.2%

Florida Average 86.2% Pass Rate 86.2%

Williston 5.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 5.7

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Williston 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0

Florida Average 1.46 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.46

Williston Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Mar 6	Casa Cruz Restaurant	6 (2 high)	Administrative complaint recommended
Mar 6	Caboose at Williston Crossings	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Williston Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
36	Proper ventilation	116
14	Food contact surfaces	96
22	Consumer advisory	73
35	Single-use items	71
23	Chemical properly stored	66

Williston Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

8Actions on Record

$4,000Total Fines

$500Avg Fine

$800Largest Fine

7Facilities Fined

Williston Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

6Fire Violations

5Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	3
Propane tank stored inside building	2
Other fire safety violation	1

Williston 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. Williston has 23 FDACS-regulated facilities with 58 inspections on record and 314 stop-sale orders issued.

23Retail Facilities

58FDACS Inspections

314Stop-Sale Orders

Williston 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
Aug 27, 2025	Gainesville-smoke-shop-428838	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Aug 27, 2025	Gainesville-smoke-shop-428838	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Aug 27, 2025	Gainesville-smoke-shop-428838	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Aug 27, 2025	Gainesville-smoke-shop-428838	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Aug 27, 2025	Gainesville-smoke-shop-428838	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: Print Date:…
Aug 27, 2025	Gainesville-smoke-shop-428838	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments:
Aug 27, 2025	Gainesville-smoke-shop-428838	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements Comments…
Aug 27, 2025	Gainesville-smoke-shop-428838	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements Comments…
Aug 27, 2025	Gainesville-smoke-shop-428838	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements Comments…
Aug 27, 2025	Gainesville-smoke-shop-428838	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing

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Williston FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
6-501.11	Physical facilities not maintained in good repair	13
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	10
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	9
4-302.12	Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in	7
4-302.14	Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of	6

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Williston Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
Winn-Dixie	2	212	797
Circle K	2	108	1,668
Dollar General	1	57	2,877
Family Dollar	1	316	1,063

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Williston: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
McDonalds	1	111	0
Hardees	1	207	0
Taco Bell	1	123	0
Pizza Hut	1	60	0
Wendys	1	22	0
Subway	1	84	1
Popeyes	1	83	0

Williston Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Williston?: Williston, Florida has 37 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Williston?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Williston is 72.2%. The Florida state average is 86.2%.
What are the most common health violations in Williston?: The most frequently cited violations in Williston are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Williston?: McDonalds has the most locations in Williston with 1 establishments.
How does Williston compare to the Florida state average?: Williston has a pass rate of 72.2%, which is 14 percentage points below the state average of 86.2%. The average violations per inspection is 5.7 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Williston?: Food establishments in Williston have an average of 10.2 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Williston been assessed?: Food establishments in Williston have been assessed $4,000 in fines across 8 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $500 and the largest single fine was $800.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Williston restaurants?: 6 fire safety violations have been documented across 5 food establishments in Williston. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Williston 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. Williston, Florida has 23 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 58 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Williston?: FDACS has issued 314 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Williston. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Williston Restaurants & Food Establishments (37)

La Cocina Taqueria 2 closures

515 E NOBLE AVE, Williston

40 inspections · 392 violations · Last: Aug 2025

China House 1 closure

48 E NOBLE AVE, Williston

26 inspections · 254 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Sho Gun Japanese Restaurant 1 closure

143 W NOBLE AVE # C, Williston

27 inspections · 222 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Pyper Kub Cafe and Restaurant 1 closure

1890 SW 19 AVE, Williston

26 inspections · 100 violations · Last: Jan 2026

Subway #11480 1 closure

611 W NOBLE AVE, Williston

17 inspections · 84 violations · Last: Mar 2025

Circle K # 1182 FDACS Retail

349 E Noble Ave, Williston

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

Circle K # 1181 FDACS Retail

553 N Main ST, Williston

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

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