Winter Haven — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Winter Haven Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Winter Haven Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Winter Haven Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Winter Haven Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Winter Haven Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

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.

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.

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Winter Haven FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

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Winter Haven Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

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Winter Haven: Notable Restaurants

Winter Haven: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

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.

Winter Haven Restaurants & Food Establishments (380)