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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.

InspectFL Team · Aug 17, 2026
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Snapshot from August 17, 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.
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Florida health inspectors were busy this week. 3,259 inspections turned up 13,585 violations — including 3,022 critical findings. Here’s your weekly breakdown.

📈 By the Numbers

3,259
Inspections
13,585
Total Violations
3,022
Critical
525
Clean Inspections

🏆 Notable Clean Inspections This Week

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

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE OF CYPRESS CREEK # 5085
FORT LAUDERDALE · 2026-08-15
0 observation rows
Complaint Full · Call Back - Complied
RENS SUSHI JAPANESE AND THAI CUSINE
PLANTATION · 2026-08-15
0 observation rows
Routine - Food · Emergency Order Callback Complied
CHUCK E CHEESE 781
BOYNTON BEACH · 2026-08-15
0 observation rows
Complaint Full · Emergency Order Callback 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.

RINCONCITO MIAMI 2
MIAMI · 2026-08-11
41 observation rows
Routine - Food · Warning Issued · 7 high priority, 8 intermediate, 26 basic
🔍 "Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt at shelf near the triple sink."
🔍 "Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures."
🔍 "In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at oven door located in front of the steam table."
SLOPPY JOE'S
TREASURE ISLAND · 2026-08-11
29 observation rows
Complaint Full · Emergency order recommended · 4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 19 basic
🔍 "Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed. Manager printed license."
🔍 "Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. Observed on outline near kitchen entrance."
🔍 "Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon "
TUNG HING CHINESE RESTAURANT
FORT MYERS · 2026-08-13
25 observation rows
Routine - Food · Warning Issued · 9 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic
🔍 "Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 3 live, small flying insects in kitchen."
🔍 "No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities relat"
🔍 "reach in freezer at front counter in disrepair/has exposed insulation."
SALSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
LAKE CITY · 2026-08-12
24 observation rows
Routine - Food · Warning Issued · 5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 14 basic
🔍 "Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fah"
🔍 "Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork stored in walk-in coole"
🔍 "Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer for walk-in cooler reading 55F, ambient temp"

📊 Grade Breakdown

A
469 (47%)
B
380 (38%)
C
125 (13%)
F
26 (3%)

🔍 County Spotlight: Dade

Dade County led the state this week with 2,626 violations across 518 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 574 times this week · Basic

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

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