🪰85,269 violations tracked across 67 Florida counties
Back to Blog

Florida Restaurant Inspections: Week of April 20 – April 27, 2026

This week across Florida: 2,772 inspections, 10,362 violations, and 2,015 critical findings. Here's what the data shows.

InspectFL Team · Apr 27, 2026 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Facebook Post Reddit
Snapshot from April 28, 2026. Health Scores update after daily data refreshes and may have shifted since this article was published. Inspection data itself updates daily; the headline score reflects the latest weighted recompute. The official DBPR record at myfloridalicense.com is the authoritative source for any specific restaurant.
See live scores

Florida health inspectors were busy this week. 2,772 inspections turned up 10,362 violations — including 2,015 critical findings. Here’s your weekly breakdown.

📈 By the Numbers

2,772
Inspections
10,362
Total Violations
2,015
Critical
586
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.

MCDONALD'S
MIAMI · 2026-04-25
0 observation rows
Complaint Full · Call Back - Complied
HANGRY EATZ LLC
OAK HILL · 2026-04-25
0 observation rows
Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
WRIGHT INGREDIENTS
DELTONA · 2026-04-25
0 observation rows
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.

THE BARBEQUE STOP COMPANY
MIAMI · 2026-04-21
28 observation rows
Routine - Food · Warning Issued · 3 high priority, 10 intermediate, 15 basic
🔍 "Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed a 20 lbs propane tank"
🔍 "Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trash and food debris on the ground all around property."
🔍 "No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler at front counter area. **Wa"
YH SEAFOOD CLUBHOUSE
ORLANDO · 2026-04-22
33 observation rows
Routine - Food · Call Back - Extension given, pending · 5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 17 basic
🔍 "Ceiling tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dim sum kitchen"
🔍 "Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw duck thawing standing water"
🔍 "Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lod"
LO D'ALEX
MIAMI · 2026-04-22
23 observation rows
Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended · 13 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic
🔍 "Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed container of cooked ox tail at"
🔍 "Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed am"
🔍 "Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices.Observed approximately 20 dead flies on glue trap at ware washing ar"
KING & I THAI RESTAURANT
MIAMI LAKES · 2026-04-21
12 observation rows
Routine - Food · Warning Issued · 6 high priority, 8 intermediate, 9 basic
🔍 "Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin."
🔍 "Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole on ceiling at the front area."
🔍 "Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable."

📊 Grade Breakdown

A
480 (48%)
B
281 (28%)
C
162 (16%)
F
77 (8%)

🔍 County Spotlight: Dade

Dade County led the state this week with 566 violations across 122 inspections. If you’re dining in Dade, it’s worth checking your restaurant’s score before you go.

⚠️ Violation of the Week

Code 23-03-4 →
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust
Cited 43 times this week · Basic

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

Want to check your favorite restaurant? Search any Florida restaurant →

Get these reports in your inbox every week — subscribe to our newsletter.

Want to check a restaurant?

Search any Florida restaurant's inspection history and grade.

Search Restaurants
Facebook Post Reddit

Join the discussion

Seen this place in person? Share what stood out — cleanliness, food handling, service, or whether the inspection record matches the real experience.

Add your take in under a minute

Sign in once, then comment, reply, and save restaurants to your watchlist.

or comment with email

Loading comments…

More from Behind the Kitchen Door

weekly roundupflorida

Florida Restaurant Inspections: Week of August 10 – August 17, 2026

This week across Florida: 3,259 inspections, 13,585 violations, and 3,022 critical findings. Here's what the data shows.

Aug 17, 2026
weekly roundupflorida

Florida Restaurant Inspections: Week of August 3 – August 10, 2026

This week across Florida: 2,797 inspections, 11,973 violations, and 2,387 critical findings. Here's what the data shows.

Aug 10, 2026
weekly roundupflorida

Florida Restaurant Inspections: Week of July 27 – August 3, 2026

This week across Florida: 2,132 inspections, 9,323 violations, and 2,061 critical findings. Here's what the data shows.

Aug 3, 2026
More articles