Winter Haven — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Winter Haven, Florida has 386 food establishments with 3,528 inspections on record. The pass rate is 91.5%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 3.2 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $400 assessed to Krazy Greek in Winter Haven on October 15, 2025.

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

386Facilities
3,528Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
91.5%Pass Rate
3.2Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
Aria Steakhouse 36 156 3
Giovanni Ny Pizza 29 109 2
Buffet City 36 334 1
Chile Verde Tex Mex Mexican Restaurant Corp 33 224 1
Chili's Winter Haven Fla #409 32 207 1

Winter Haven Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Winter Haven 91.5% Pass Rate 91.5%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Winter Haven 3.2 Avg Violations / Inspection 3.2
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Winter Haven 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0
Florida Average 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Winter Haven Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Southeast Eatery 2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Salem's Fresh Eats 3 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Caribbean One Stop 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mj's Pizza & Wings 1 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Lola's X Streem Ice Kreme 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Tropical Pub & Grille 2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Crab Craze LLC 2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Dunkin Donuts/baskin Robbins 2 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Country Club of Winter Haven 4 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Fully Loaded Bar and Grill 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Winter Haven Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
22 Consumer advisory 21,108
14 Food contact surfaces 18,693
08 Proper hand/arm washing 17,731
36 Proper ventilation 17,018
31 Clean multi-use utensils 16,521

Winter Haven Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

76Actions on Record
$23,960Total Fines
$333Avg Fine
$2,200Largest Fine
45Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

DateBusinessFineCase
Oct 15, 2025 Krazy Greek $400 3--2025066727
Dec 10, 2025 Buffet City $400 3--2025081155
Nov 18, 2025 Divine Caribbean Flavor $400 3--2025067748
Apr 27, 2026 Old Man Franks Shore Saloon $300 3--2026018974
Feb 20, 2026 Dairy Queen $200 3--2025069504
Oct 29, 2025 Layer's After Q LLC $200 3--2025068372
Sep 4, 2025 Old Man Franks Shore Saloon $160 3--2025060966
Jan 26, 2026 Big Daddy's Barbeque $160 3--2025090922
Dec 29, 2025 Mofongos House $160 3--2025072630
Jan 13, 2026 Subway #52529 $160 3--2025090518

Winter Haven Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

21Fire Violations
14Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Missing boiler certificate/report 6
Fire extinguisher in red zone 4
Cooking without hood suppression 4
Other fire safety violation 3
Exit blocked or locked 3
Propane tank stored inside building 1

Winter Haven 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. Winter Haven has 179 FDACS-regulated facilities with 365 inspections on record and 48 stop-sale orders issued.

179Retail Facilities
365FDACS Inspections
48Stop-Sale Orders

Winter Haven 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
Lucky-mart-388980 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 500.10(1)(a), 581.217(3)(e), F.S., 893.03(1)(c)190.a., F.S.* Controlled Substanc…
Lucky-mart-388980 Brand Name: (Lot #:) 581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing Comments…
Lucky-mart-388980 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Ad…
Lucky-mart-388980 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When correct…
Lucky-mart-388980 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When correct…
Lucky-mart-388980 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When correct…
Lucky-mart-388980 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When correct…
Lucky-mart-388980 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When correct…
Lucky-mart-388980 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When correct…
Lucky-mart-388980 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When correct…

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Winter Haven FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 69
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair 58
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all 27
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand 27
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning 27

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Winter Haven Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Dollar General 7 57 2,871
Family Dollar 4 316 950
Chevron 3 283 1,145
Dollar Tree 3 9 1,084
CVS 2 9 882
Starbucks 2 77 1,170
Sunoco 2 256 487
Walmart 2 77 608

All Florida retail food chains →

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Winter Haven: Notable Restaurants

Aria Steakhouse

Winter Haven · Most Closures

36 inspections 156 violations 3 closures

Giovanni Ny Pizza

Winter Haven · Most Closures

29 inspections 109 violations 2 closures

Buffet City

Winter Haven · Most Closures

36 inspections 334 violations 1 closures

Big Toms Diner

Winter Haven · Most Inspected

38 inspections 249 violations

Southeast Eatery

Winter Haven · Recently Inspected

30 inspections 164 violations 1 closures

Salem's Fresh Eats

Winter Haven · Recently Inspected

28 inspections 118 violations

Winter Haven: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Subway 6 217 0
McDonalds 4 203 0
Checkers 2 202 1
Dominos 2 87 0
Hungry Howies 2 114 0
Taco Bell 2 102 0
Zaxbys 2 113 0
Wendys 2 169 0
Dunkin 2 104 0
Tropical Smoothie 2 119 0

Winter Haven Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Winter Haven?
Winter Haven, Florida has 386 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Winter Haven?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Winter Haven is 91.5%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Winter Haven?
The most frequently cited violations in Winter Haven are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Winter Haven?
Subway has the most locations in Winter Haven with 6 establishments.
How does Winter Haven compare to the Florida state average?
Winter Haven has a pass rate of 91.5%, which is 5.5 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 3.2 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Winter Haven?
Food establishments in Winter Haven have an average of 9.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Winter Haven been assessed?
Food establishments in Winter Haven have been assessed $23,960 in fines across 76 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $333 and the largest single fine was $2,200.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Winter Haven restaurants?
21 fire safety violations have been documented across 14 food establishments in Winter Haven. The most common issue is missing boiler certificate/report.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Winter Haven 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. Winter Haven, Florida has 179 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 365 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Winter Haven?
FDACS has issued 48 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Winter Haven. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

In the News Winter Haven

Winter Haven Restaurants & Food Establishments (380)

Name: Dollar Tree #0316 Establishment # 319389 FDACS Retail

Address: 1160 Havendale Blvd NW, Winter Haven

FDACS Retail Food · Type: Minor Outlet with Perishables Inspected By: NIKKI VAUGHN

King Liquor FDACS Retail

1124 6th ST NW, Winter Haven

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet w/Significant Food Service AND/OR Packaged Ice

Delectable Delights

245 W CENTRAL AVE STE 300, Winter Haven

3 inspections · 0 violations · Last: Sep 2025

Lucky Mart FDACS Retail

3562 Cypress Gardens RD, Winter Haven

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service

Cheap Sale FDACS Retail

2812 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

B.j. Mannix Pool Service & Repair FDACS Retail

3500 Cypress Gardens Rd. Suite 1, Winter Haven

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Autozone # 4821 FDACS Retail

1549 3rd ST SW, Winter Haven

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHF

Dollar General # 16072 FDACS Retail

7420 LUCERNE PARK RD, Winter Haven

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Placita Mexico Market FDACS Retail

3390 Rifle Range RD, Winter Haven

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Reeds Grocery FDACS Retail

1516 7th ST SW, Winter Haven

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

M & a's Seafood House FDACS Retail

117 US Highway 17 S, Winter Haven

FDACS Retail Food · Seafood Market Retail

Tacos El Rey FDACS Retail

3802 RIFLE RANGE RD, Winter Haven

FDACS Retail Food · Food Service

Racetrac # 2316 FDACS Retail

934 Havendale Blvd NW, Winter Haven

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

Healing Glow Juices FDACS Retail

104 W Central Ave Ste 104, Winter Haven

FDACS Retail Food · Juice, Non Carbonated

Mac's Meat and Produce FDACS Retail

1277 1st ST S, Winter Haven

FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Dundee Chevron FDACS Retail

3235 Dundee RD, Winter Haven

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Dollar General # 14938 FDACS Retail

5964 State Road 542 W, Winter Haven

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Get Seafood FDACS Retail

1049 Thomas RD, Winter Haven

FDACS Retail Food · Fish (Whole, Gut, Fillet)

Dollar General # 1529 FDACS Retail

2832 Recker Hwy, Winter Haven

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Your Cbd Store Winter Haven FDACS Retail

5692 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven

FDACS Retail Food · Health Food Store