How many restaurants are in Zephyrhills?

Zephyrhills, Florida has 167 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).

What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Zephyrhills?

The current pass rate for food establishments in Zephyrhills is 82.6%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.

How many restaurants were shut down in Zephyrhills this year?

1 food establishments in Zephyrhills have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.

What are the most common health violations in Zephyrhills?

The most frequently cited violations in Zephyrhills are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Zephyrhills?

McDonalds has the most locations in Zephyrhills with 2 establishments.

How does Zephyrhills compare to the Florida state average?

Zephyrhills has a pass rate of 82.6%, which is 3.3 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 4.4 compared to the state average of 4.66.

How often are restaurants inspected in Zephyrhills?

Food establishments in Zephyrhills 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 Zephyrhills been assessed?

Food establishments in Zephyrhills have been assessed $31,840 in fines across 71 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $448 and the largest single fine was $1,900.

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

16 fire safety violations have been documented across 12 food establishments in Zephyrhills. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.

Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Zephyrhills 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. Zephyrhills, Florida has 82 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 211 inspections on record.

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

FDACS has issued 11 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Zephyrhills, including 2 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

Zephyrhills — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

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

Overview

Zephyrhills, Florida has 167 food establishments with 1,697 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 82.6%, below the state average of 85.9%. Inspections average 4.4 violations per visit.

Largest fine: $800 assessed to Burger King #4079 in Zephyrhills on November 6, 2025.

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

167Facilities

1,697Total Inspections

1Closures 2026

82.6%Pass Rate

4.4Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

Business	Inspections	Violations	Closures
Royal Buffet	45	598	7
Taco Amigo	39	327	4
Piccola Italia Restaurant	36	183	3
Great Catch	38	342	2
2 Minutes	38	297	2

Zephyrhills Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Zephyrhills 82.6% Pass Rate 82.6%

Florida Average 85.9% Pass Rate 85.9%

Zephyrhills 4.4 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.4

Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7

Zephyrhills 0.6 Closures per 100 Facilities 0.6

Florida Average 1.35 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.35

Zephyrhills Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

Date	Business	Violations	Result
Jun 23	Manolo's Italian Restaurant	0	Inspection Completed - No Further Action
May 28	Subway 1748	0	Call Back - Complied
May 27	Subway 1748	1	Warning Issued

Zephyrhills Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
22	Consumer advisory	13,753
14	Food contact surfaces	13,062
08	Proper hand/arm washing	9,086
12	Shell stock requirements	6,913
31	Clean multi-use utensils	5,907

Zephyrhills Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

71Actions on Record

$31,840Total Fines

$448Avg Fine

$1,900Largest Fine

32Facilities Fined

Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)

Date	Business	Fine	Case
Nov 6, 2025	Burger King #4079	$800	3--2025062057
Dec 10, 2025	Sugar Shack	$200	3--2025082097
Jan 12, 2026	Links of Lake Bernadette	$160	3--2025083977
Feb 26, 2026	Sandwichly	$160	3--2025075075
Mar 31, 2026	Bushel Stop Market LLC	$160	3--2026015296

Zephyrhills Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

16Fire Violations

12Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

Issue	Citations
Fire extinguisher in red zone	9
Exit blocked or locked	4
Other fire safety violation	1
Cooking without hood suppression	1
Propane tank stored inside building	1

Zephyrhills 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. Zephyrhills has 82 FDACS-regulated facilities with 211 inspections on record and 11 stop-sale orders issued.

82Retail Facilities

211FDACS Inspections

11Stop-Sale Orders

2Orders in 2026

Zephyrhills 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
Apr 2, 2026	Gemstone-gh-LLC-429609	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Apr 2, 2026	Gemstone-gh-LLC-429609	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Dec 23, 2025	Morales-drink-co-LLC-421966	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Claims Comments: Stop Order placed on…
Dec 23, 2025	Morales-drink-co-LLC-421966	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Claims
Oct 31, 2025	Z Smokeshop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved s…
Oct 31, 2025	Z Smokeshop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved s…
Oct 31, 2025	Z Smokeshop	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved s…
Oct 28, 2025	7-eleven-store-37745a-383316	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Sep 2, 2025	Shannons-produce-nursery-317442	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Sep 23, 2024	Starbucks-386329	Brand Name: (Lot #:)	FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterat…

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Zephyrhills FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

Code	Violation	Citations
2-501.11	Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when	25
5-501.11	Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not	25
7-301.11	Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent	23
4-302.12	Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in	21
5-501.17	Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary	19

Browse all FDACS violation codes →

Zephyrhills Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

Chain	Locations	Stop-Sale Orders	Citations
7-Eleven	5	84	2,422
Dollar General	5	57	2,871
CVS	2	9	882
Dollar Tree	2	9	1,084
Save-A-Lot	2	36	399
Planet Fitness	1	0	89
The Hemp Dispensary	1	14	18
Walmart	1	77	608

All Florida retail food chains →

About FDACS Retail Food Inspections →

Zephyrhills: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

Chain	Locations	Violations	Closures
McDonalds	2	62	0
Beef O Bradys	1	134	0
Chick-fil-a	1	36	0
Dairy Queen	1	60	0
Hardees	1	136	0
Ruby Tuesday	1	134	1
Twistee Treat	1	40	0
Arbys	1	50	0
Checkers	1	20	0
Culvers	1	75	0

Zephyrhills Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Zephyrhills?: Zephyrhills, Florida has 167 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Zephyrhills?: The current pass rate for food establishments in Zephyrhills is 82.6%. The Florida state average is 85.9%.
How many restaurants were shut down in Zephyrhills this year?: 1 food establishments in Zephyrhills have been shut down by health inspectors in 2026.
What are the most common health violations in Zephyrhills?: The most frequently cited violations in Zephyrhills are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Zephyrhills?: McDonalds has the most locations in Zephyrhills with 2 establishments.
How does Zephyrhills compare to the Florida state average?: Zephyrhills has a pass rate of 82.6%, which is 3.3 percentage points below the state average of 85.9%. The average violations per inspection is 4.4 compared to the state average of 4.66.
How often are restaurants inspected in Zephyrhills?: Food establishments in Zephyrhills 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 Zephyrhills been assessed?: Food establishments in Zephyrhills have been assessed $31,840 in fines across 71 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $448 and the largest single fine was $1,900.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Zephyrhills restaurants?: 16 fire safety violations have been documented across 12 food establishments in Zephyrhills. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Zephyrhills 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. Zephyrhills, Florida has 82 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 211 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Zephyrhills?: FDACS has issued 11 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Zephyrhills, including 2 in 2026. 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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