How many restaurants are in Deland, Florida?

There are 217 restaurants tracked in Deland, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What's the average health score in Deland?

The average InspectFL Health Score for restaurants in Deland is 81.6 out of 100, based on analysis of Florida DBPR inspection data.

How are restaurant grades calculated on InspectFL?

InspectFL assigns letter grades (A through F) based on a 0-100 Health Score calculated from the number and severity of violations found during DBPR inspections. Fewer and less severe violations result in a higher score and better grade.

Where does InspectFL get its data?

All restaurant inspection data on InspectFL comes from public records maintained by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). InspectFL aggregates this data and presents it with easy-to-understand grades and scores.

Deland, Florida

Volusia County · 217 restaurants

DeLand's historic downtown along Woodland Boulevard has become one of Central Florida's most walkable dining districts, anchored by Stetson University, Florida's oldest private university, whose students and faculty support a mix of coffee shops, breweries, and independent restaurants. Known as the "Athens of Florida" for its concentration of historic architecture and cultural institutions, DeLand serves as the seat of Volusia County government. The city's 213 restaurants benefit from a steady college-town customer base alongside the area's popularity with skydivers drawn to nearby DeLand Municipal Airport, one of the busiest skydiving centers in the country.

217

Restaurants

27.8%

A-Rated

81.6

Avg Score

878

Inspections

Data on this page

Restaurants tracked

217

Graded restaurants

216

Inspection records

878

Official source

Florida DBPR

InspectFL turns public DBPR inspection records into city-level score trends, grade breakdowns, and restaurant history so this page is useful for comparison, not just a list of names.

How to use this city page

Start with the citywide grade mix, then use filters to narrow by category, grade, or inspection dates before opening the full restaurant record.

What the citywide data means

Deland has a heavier concentration of failing restaurants than you’d want, which makes recent inspection history and dispositions especially important.

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About Dining in Deland

Of Deland's 216 graded restaurants, 27.8% earned an A grade — below the statewide average, suggesting room for improvement in local food safety. Currently, 18.5% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 40 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Deland is 81.6 out of 100, based on 878 inspections on record.

What Inspectors Look For

Florida DBPR inspectors evaluate restaurants on food temperature control, employee hygiene, pest activity, and equipment cleanliness. Violations are categorized as critical (immediate health risk), major (significant concern), or minor (procedural issue). Learn more about how grades work.

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