How many restaurants are in Hillsborough County?

There are 4,843 restaurants tracked in Hillsborough County, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What percentage of Hillsborough County restaurants have an A grade?

Approximately 48% of restaurants in Hillsborough County currently hold an A grade, based on InspectFL's analysis of Florida DBPR inspection data.

How often are Florida restaurants inspected?

Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1-4 times per year by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). High-risk establishments and those with prior violations may be inspected more frequently.

What does the InspectFL Health Score mean?

InspectFL calculates a 0-100 Health Score for each restaurant based on the number and severity of violations found during inspections. A higher score means fewer and less severe violations. Scores of 90+ typically correspond to an A grade, while scores below 60 indicate an F grade.

Where does InspectFL get its Hillsborough County data?

All inspection data for Hillsborough County comes from public records maintained by the Florida DBPR (Department of Business and Professional Regulation). InspectFL aggregates and presents this data in an easy-to-understand format with grades and scores.

Hillsborough County

Tampa and Hillsborough County have seen an explosion in their dining scene over the past decade, with nearly 4,000 restaurants spanning everything from the historic Cuban sandwich shops of Ybor City to the upscale waterfront restaurants of Harbour Island. The county boasts one of the higher A-grade rates in South Florida, though rapid growth in neighborhoods like Seminole Heights and South Tampa keeps inspectors on their toes.

Look up Hillsborough County restaurant inspections to find health scores and violation histories for restaurants in Tampa, Brandon, Plant City, Temple Terrace, Riverview, and Town 'N' Country. Every inspection record includes the full list of violations found and the restaurant's overall health grade.

4,843

Restaurants

48%

A-Rated

86.4

Avg Score

17,710

Inspections

Data on this page

Restaurants tracked

4,843

Cities represented

Restaurants with inspection history

4,844

Official source

Florida DBPR

InspectFL turns public DBPR inspection records into county-level trend pages with filters, latest inspection snapshots, and direct restaurant history. Most recent inspection on this page: October 31, 2026.

How to use this county page

Use it to compare cities, filter the countywide list, and quickly spot restaurant records worth opening — especially if you are choosing between areas.

What the countywide data means

Hillsborough County has a heavier concentration of failing restaurants than you'd want, so recent inspections and callbacks matter more than local reputation.