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Behind the Kitchen Door

Data-driven insights about Florida's restaurant industry and food safety

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South Florida's Worst Restaurant Inspections โ€” Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach

Apr 2, 2026

We pulled the health inspection data for South Florida's three biggest counties. Here are the restaurants with the most alarming violations โ€” and what inspectors actually found.

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5 Florida Restaurants That Passed Inspection... But Probably Shouldn't Have

Apr 1, 2026

These restaurants scored B or C grades on their Florida health inspections โ€” meaning they technically 'passed.' But when you read what inspectors actually found, you might lose your appetite.

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Florida Restaurant Inspections: Week of March 23 โ€“ March 30, 2026

Mar 30, 2026

This week across Florida: 3,096 inspections, 11,471 violations, and 6,897 critical findings. Here's what the data shows.

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Jacksonville Restaurant Inspections: The Real Story Behind 2,803 Kitchens

Mar 27, 2026

We analyzed every inspected restaurant in Jacksonville โ€” from Riverside to the Beaches โ€” and found some shocking results. Here's what the data says about where you're eating.

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St. Petersburg Restaurant Inspections: Who's Clean and Who's Not in 2026

Mar 25, 2026

We analyzed 805 St. Petersburg restaurants and their inspection records to find the cleanest โ€” and dirtiest โ€” spots in the Sunshine City. Some results may shock you.

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Florida Restaurant Inspections: Week of March 16 โ€“ March 23, 2026

Mar 23, 2026

This week across Florida: 3,118 inspections, 11,963 violations, and 7,270 critical findings. Here's what the data shows.

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Tampa Restaurant Inspections: From Ybor City to SoHo, Who's Passing and Who's Failing

Mar 21, 2026

We analyzed 2,641 restaurants and 4,842 violations across Tampa. Only 22.6% earned an A โ€” here's what inspectors are finding behind the kitchen door.

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Miami Beach Restaurant Inspections: The Cleanest and Dirtiest Spots in 2026

Mar 20, 2026

We analyzed 748 restaurants and 1,319 inspections in Miami Beach. Only 33.8% earned an A โ€” here are the worst offenders, the cleanest kitchens, and what tourists need to know.

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Clearwater Beach Restaurant Inspections: The Cleanest and Dirtiest Spots in 2026

Mar 18, 2026

Which Clearwater Beach restaurants passed inspection with flying colors โ€” and which ones didn't? We analyzed 649 restaurants and 1,067 inspections to find out.

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Orlando Restaurant Inspections: The Cleanest and Dirtiest Restaurants in 2026

Mar 18, 2026

We analyzed 3,968 restaurants and nearly 1,500 inspections across Orlando. From International Drive tourist traps to hidden local gems โ€” here's what the data reveals.

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Florida Restaurant Inspections: Week of March 9 โ€“ March 16, 2026

Mar 16, 2026

This week across Florida: 3,073 inspections, 11,419 violations, and 6,986 critical findings. Here's what the data shows.

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Tampa Bay Brunch: The Cleanest (and Dirtiest) Spots to Start Your Weekend

Mar 15, 2026

We checked the health inspection data for Tampa Bay's most popular brunch spots. Some are spotless. Others might ruin your appetite.

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How Clean Are Bexley's Restaurants? We Checked the Data.

Mar 14, 2026

We analyzed inspection data for every restaurant in and around Bexley. The town center is spotless โ€” no F's in the area, but a couple of C's to watch. Here's the full breakdown.

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Wesley Chapel Restaurant Inspections: A Growing City Under the Microscope

Mar 14, 2026

We analyzed inspection data for 151 Wesley Chapel restaurants. Nearly half earned an A grade โ€” but 1 has an F. See who's clean and who needs work.

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How We Built a Fair Restaurant Grading System

Mar 12, 2026

Florida doesn't grade restaurants โ€” so we created our own system. Here's the research, debates, and reasoning behind InspectFL's weighted grading scale.

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Chain vs. Local: Who's Really Cleaner in Florida?

Mar 12, 2026

We analyzed 60,000+ Florida restaurants to compare chain restaurant inspection grades against independent local eateries. The results might surprise you.

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Land O' Lakes & Pasco County: Which Restaurants Are Actually Clean?

Mar 12, 2026

We analyzed health inspection data for 961 Pasco County restaurants including Land O' Lakes. See which local spots earned top marks โ€” and which ones didn't.

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Top 10 Cleanest Restaurant Chains in Florida

Mar 10, 2026

Which restaurant chains consistently earn A grades on their Florida health inspections? We analyzed the data to find out.

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Miami & Miami-Dade County: Which Restaurants Are Actually Clean?

Mar 9, 2026

We analyzed health inspection data for 8,828 Miami-Dade County restaurants. See which Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah, and Coral Gables spots earned top marks โ€” and which ones didn't.

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Fort Lauderdale & Broward County: Which Restaurants Are Actually Clean?

Mar 8, 2026

We analyzed health inspection data for 5,420 Broward County restaurants. See which Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, and Coral Springs spots earned top marks โ€” and which ones didn't.

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Understanding Florida Restaurant Inspection Grades

Mar 8, 2026

A complete guide to how Florida restaurant inspections work, what the grades mean, and how to use this information when dining out.

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Orlando & Orange County: Which Restaurants Are Actually Clean?

Mar 7, 2026

We analyzed health inspection data for 5,247 Orange County restaurants. See which Orlando, Winter Park, and Apopka spots earned top marks โ€” and which ones didn't.

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St. Petersburg & Pinellas County: Which Restaurants Are Actually Clean?

Mar 6, 2026

We analyzed health inspection data for 2,724 Pinellas County restaurants. See which St. Pete, Clearwater, Largo, and Dunedin spots earned top marks โ€” and which ones didn't.

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The 5 Most Common Critical Violations in Florida Restaurants

Mar 5, 2026

What are the most frequently cited critical health violations in Florida restaurants? We break down the top 5 and what they mean for diners.

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Tampa & Hillsborough County: Which Restaurants Are Actually Clean?

Mar 5, 2026

We analyzed health inspection data for 3,980 Hillsborough County restaurants. See which Tampa, Brandon, and Plant City spots earned top marks โ€” and which ones didn't.

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Jacksonville & Duval County: Which Restaurants Are Actually Clean?

Mar 4, 2026

We analyzed health inspection data for 3,010 Duval County restaurants. See which Jacksonville spots earned top marks โ€” and which ones didn't.

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Pasco County Restaurant Inspections: February 2026 Report

Mar 1, 2026

A breakdown of 131 restaurant inspections across Pasco County in February 2026 โ€” the worst offenders, cleanest kitchens, and most common violations.

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