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Florida Restaurant Inspections: Week of March 9 – March 16, 2026

This week across Florida: 3,116 inspections, 11,607 violations, and 3,266 critical findings. Here's what the data shows.

InspectFL Team · Mar 16, 2026 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
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Snapshot from April 28, 2026. Health Scores update weekly (Sunday night) and may have shifted since this article was published. Inspection data itself updates daily; the headline score reflects a weekly weighted recompute. The official DBPR record at myfloridalicense.com is the authoritative source for any specific restaurant.
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Florida health inspectors were busy this week. 3,116 inspections turned up 11,607 violations — including 3,266 critical findings. Here’s your weekly breakdown.

📈 By the Numbers

3,116
Inspections
11,607
Total Violations
3,266
Critical
635
Clean Inspections

🏆 Notable Clean Inspections This Week

Inspections completed this week with zero violations documented. Each card describes a specific inspection event — a permanent public record from Florida DBPR.

KNOCKOUT FOODS & CATERING, LLC
SUNRISE · 2026-03-14
0 violations
Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
WALKER'S COUNTRY BOY FLAMING BBQ & MORE
WEST PALM BEACH · 2026-03-14
0 violations
Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
NEW CHINA ST PETE
ST PETERSBURG · 2026-03-14
0 violations
Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied

🚨 Notable Inspections With Findings This Week

These cards describe specific inspection events that produced multiple findings. Each is anchored to a particular date and DBPR disposition — the inspection itself is a permanent public record. The restaurant’s overall score and grade may have changed since the inspection.

CARIBE RESTAURANT 97TH AVENUE
MIAMI · 2026-03-09
28 violations
Routine - Food · Warning Issued · 5 high priority, 3 intermediate, 20 basic
🔍 "Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed stored above dishwashing machine."
🔍 "Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed gloves, plastic bags, single use utensils and cardboard box on the ground."
🔍 "Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed for light panel near mop sink I'm dry storage food area."
DICRESPO
MIAMI · 2026-03-11
28 violations
Routine - Food · Emergency order recommended · 9 high priority, 6 intermediate, 13 basic
🔍 "Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresh garlic with oil (59F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F "
🔍 "No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink at the bar area."
🔍 "Clean utensils and equipment stored on dirty wire shelf above 3 compartment sink."
CEDARS GRILL
ST.PETERSBURG · 2026-03-11
23 violations
Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended · 2 high priority, 6 intermediate, 15 basic
🔍 "Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator used hand wash sink in kitchen used to dump drink."
🔍 "Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Displayed license expired 2/1/25"
🔍 "Interior of oven and microwave have accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris."
JIMMY'S EAST SIDE DINER
MIAMI · 2026-03-09
23 violations
Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action · 7 high priority, 1 intermediate, 15 basic
🔍 "Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin."
🔍 "Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink container stored on prep area front"
🔍 "Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses."

📊 Grade Breakdown

A
386 (39%)
B
325 (33%)
C
210 (21%)
F
79 (8%)

🔍 County Spotlight: Dade

Dade County led the state this week with 627 violations across 142 inspections. If you’re dining in Dade, it’s worth checking your restaurant’s score before you go.

⚠️ Violation of the Week

Code 31 →
Handwash sinks used for non-handwashing purposes, blocked, or missing soap, paper towels, or signage.
Cited 70 times this week

Learn more about what each Florida DBPR violation category means in our violation codes guide.

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