How many restaurants are in Winter Haven?

Winter Haven, Florida has 387 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 91.1%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.

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 91.1%, which is 5.2 percentage points above the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 3.2 compared to the state average of 4.66.

How often are restaurants inspected in Winter Haven?

Food establishments in Winter Haven have an average of 9.2 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 $24,520 in fines across 77 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $336 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 — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Name: Winter Haven Food Safety Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
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Overview

Winter Haven, Florida has 387 food establishments with 3,568 inspections on record. The pass rate is 91.1%, above the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 3.2 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $560 assessed to Nutwood in Winter Haven on May 4, 2026.

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

387Facilities

3,568Total Inspections

0Closures 2026

91.1%Pass Rate

3.2Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Aria Steakhouse	36	156	3
Giovanni Ny Pizza	29	109	2
Buffet City	36	334	1
Chile Verde Tex Mex Mexican Restaurant Corp	34	224	1
Chili's Winter Haven Fla #409	32	207	1

Winter Haven Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Winter Haven 91.1% Pass Rate 91.1%

Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%

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 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Winter Haven Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Jun 23	Royal Breakfast Bar	1	Call Back - Complied
Jun 22	Chile Verde Tex Mex Mexican Restaurant Corp	0	Call Back - Complied
Jun 5	McDonald's #37207	4 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 5	Ovation Bistro & Bar	1	Call Back - Complied
Jun 3	Aramark at Legoland Florida Resort Hotel Bricks	2 (2 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 3	Aramark at Legoland Shipwreck Restaurant	3	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jun 1	Kulture on 1st	2 (1 high)	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 28	Little Johns Diner	4	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
May 28	Margarita's Cocina Mexicana	1	Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Winter Haven Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
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

77Actions on Record

$24,520Total Fines

$336Avg Fine

$2,200Largest Fine

46Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
May 4, 2026	Nutwood	$560	3--2025085932
Dec 10, 2025	Buffet City	$400	3--2025081155
Nov 18, 2025	Divine Caribbean Flavor	$400	3--2025067748
Oct 15, 2025	Krazy Greek	$400	3--2025066727
Apr 27, 2026	Old Man Franks Shore Saloon	$300	3--2026018974
Oct 29, 2025	Layer's After Q LLC	$200	3--2025068372
Feb 20, 2026	Dairy Queen	$200	3--2025069504
Sep 4, 2025	Old Man Franks Shore Saloon	$160	3--2025060966
Dec 29, 2025	Mofongos House	$160	3--2025072630
Jan 26, 2026	Big Daddy's Barbeque	$160	3--2025090922

Winter Haven Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

21Fire Violations

14Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
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.

Date	Facility	Product	Reason
Dec 11, 2025	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…
Dec 11, 2025	Lucky-mart-388980	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	581.217(7)(e), F.S.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing Comments…
Dec 11, 2025	Lucky-mart-388980	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Distribution/Retail Sale and Ad…
Dec 11, 2025	Lucky-mart-388980	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When correct…
Dec 11, 2025	Lucky-mart-388980	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When correct…
Dec 11, 2025	Lucky-mart-388980	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When correct…
Dec 11, 2025	Lucky-mart-388980	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When correct…
Dec 11, 2025	Lucky-mart-388980	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When correct…
Dec 11, 2025	Lucky-mart-388980	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling Comments: When correct…
Dec 11, 2025	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

Code	Violation	Citations
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
6-301.11	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
6-301.14	Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all	27

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Winter Haven Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
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 →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Winter Haven: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
Subway	6	217	0
McDonalds	4	207	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 387 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 91.1%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.
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 91.1%, which is 5.2 percentage points above the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 3.2 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Winter Haven?: Food establishments in Winter Haven have an average of 9.2 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 $24,520 in fines across 77 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $336 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.

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