Zephyrhills — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Zephyrhills, Florida has 168 food establishments with 1,704 inspections on record. 1 establishments were shut down this year. The pass rate is 82.8%, below the state average of 86%. 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 May 2026.

168Facilities
1,704Total Inspections
1Closures 2026
82.8%Pass Rate
4.4Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessInspectionsViolationsClosures
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 82.8% Pass Rate 82.8%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
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 1.37 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.37

Zephyrhills Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)

DateBusinessViolationsResult
Piccola Italia Restaurant 0 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Best Thai & Sushi 4 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Saigon Cafe 5 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe 3 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mesa Latina Cuisine Restaurant 2 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Parkway Bar & Grill 5 Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Bubbakoo's Burritos 3 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Links of Lake Bernadette 6 (2 high) Warning Issued
Dunkin Donuts 1 (1 high) Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sweetwater Franchise Group LLC 5 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Zephyrhills Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
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)

DateBusinessFineCase
Nov 6, 2025 Burger King #4079 $800 3--2025062057
Jun 16, 2025 El Patron Food Truck $400 3--2025039446
Jun 25, 2025 Plaza Mexico Restaurant Bar & Grill $200 3--2025042918
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

IssueCitations
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.

DateFacilityProductReason
Gemstone-gh-LLC-429609 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Gemstone-gh-LLC-429609 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Morales-drink-co-LLC-421966 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Claims Comments: Stop Order placed on…
Morales-drink-co-LLC-421966 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Claims
Z Smokeshop Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved s…
Z Smokeshop Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved s…
Z Smokeshop Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Approved Source: Food obtained from approved s…
7-eleven-store-37745a-383316 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
Shannons-produce-nursery-317442 Brand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro…
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

CodeViolationCitations
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not 25
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 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

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Zephyrhills Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
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

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Zephyrhills: Notable Restaurants

Royal Buffet

Zephyrhills · Most Closures

45 inspections 598 violations 7 closures

Taco Amigo

Zephyrhills · Most Closures

39 inspections 327 violations 4 closures

Piccola Italia Restaurant

Zephyrhills · Most Closures

36 inspections 183 violations 3 closures

Great Catch

Zephyrhills · Most Inspected

38 inspections 342 violations 2 closures

Mesa Latina Cuisine Restaurant

Zephyrhills · Recently Inspected

17 inspections 76 violations

Little Ninja Thai Japanese Food and Cafe

Zephyrhills · Recently Inspected

26 inspections 92 violations

Zephyrhills: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
McDonalds 2 62 0
Dunkin 2 96 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

Zephyrhills Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Zephyrhills?
Zephyrhills, Florida has 168 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 82.8%. The Florida state average is 86%.
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 82.8%, which is 3.2 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 4.4 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Zephyrhills?
Food establishments in Zephyrhills have an average of 10.1 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.

In the News Zephyrhills

Zephyrhills Restaurants & Food Establishments (166)

Effie Mae's Kitchen

4821 ALLEN RD, Zephyrhills

4 inspections · 5 violations · Last: Nov 2025

Manolo's Italian Restaurant

38445 5 AVE, Zephyrhills

2 inspections · 4 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Banana Wind Bar and Grill

5536 GALL BLVD, Zephyrhills

2 inspections · 2 violations · Last: Aug 2025

Nostalgia Pizza Shop

38426 5TH AVE, Zephyrhills

3 inspections · 2 violations · Last: Dec 2025

Longhorn Steakhouse

7471 GALL BLVD, Zephyrhills

2 inspections · 2 violations · Last: Feb 2026

J's Food Store FDACS Retail

6007 12th ST, Zephyrhills

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

Rightway Foods FDACS Retail

5855 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Vw Family Dollar 8733 FDACS Retail

6020 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

Winn Dixie # 2487 FDACS Retail

38901 County Road 54, Zephyrhills

FDACS Retail Food · Supermarket

Dollar General # 12152 FDACS Retail

4218 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Shannons Produce & Nursery FDACS Retail

36453 Eiland Blvd, Zephyrhills

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Morales Drink Co LLC FDACS Retail

6620 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Dollar Tree # 6648 FDACS Retail

4920 Allen RD, Zephyrhills

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Handy Food Store # 0068 FDACS Retail

39012 County Road 54, Zephyrhills

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

Speedway # 6858 FDACS Retail

7317 Gall Blvd, Zephyrhills

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Publix Liquor Store # 1196 FDACS Retail

32769 Eiland Blvd, Zephyrhills

FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with Perishables

Vw Winn Dixie 0683 FDACS Retail

36348 State Road 54, Zephyrhills

FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water

7-eleven Store #38455a - Smruti INC FDACS Retail

6050 DEAN DAIRY RD, Zephyrhills

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Watermill Express LLC FDACS Retail

37034 State Road 54, Zephyrhills

FDACS Retail Food · Packaged Ice Self Vending

Quick Mart FDACS Retail

7086 Fort King RD, Zephyrhills

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