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Florida Restaurant Inspections: Apr 14–20, 2026

InspectFL Team · Apr 20, 2026 · Updated Apr 26, 2026
Florida Restaurant Inspections: Apr 14–20, 2026 — InspectFL visual showing Florida restaurant inspection data
Snapshot from April 26, 2026. Health inspection scores update daily as new data is published by Florida DBPR. Restaurant scores in this article may have changed since publication.

Four restaurants earned flat zeroes last week — from a Sebring Chinese spot to a storied Spanish tavern in Miami. On the bright side, Boca Raton’s taco game stayed impeccable. Across 2,061 inspections, inspectors logged 7,760 violations, including 1,624 critical ones. Here’s your full breakdown.

All data comes from Florida DBPR public inspection records. New to our scoring? See understanding Florida restaurant inspection grades and the 5 most common critical violations.

📈 By the Numbers

2,061
Inspections
7,760
Total Violations
1,624
Critical
452
Clean Inspections

🏆 Cleanest Last Week

TACOS WEY 561
BOCA RATON
84.9
97.8

Three perfect scores from three different counties — Palm Beach, Pinellas, and Orange. From tacos to sushi bowls to a fitness center café, clean kitchens come in all shapes.

💩 Dirtiest Last Week

CANG TONG
SEBRING, HIGHLANDS
0
🔍 "Scorch marks around electrical outlet"
🔍 "Cutting board grooves no longer cleanable"
🔍 "CO2 tanks not adequately secured"
TASCA DE ESPANA
MIAMI, DADE
0
🔍 "Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris"
🔍 "Exterior door gap opens to the outside"
🔍 "No chemical test kit provided for sanitizer"
BLUE ANCHOR
DELRAY BEACH, PALM BEACH
0
🔍 "Floor tiles missing on cook line, in front of fryers"
🔍 "Walk-in cooler door with large hole"
🔍 "Lime scale accumulation inside dishmachine"
🔍 "Time/temperature control food held at unsafe temps"
🔍 "Floor soiled with accumulation of debris"
🔍 "Bathroom not completely enclosed with tight-fitting door"

All four landed at zero — the lowest the InspectFL Health Score can go. From grease-caked walls to unsecured gas tanks to food held at unsafe temperatures, these kitchens had problems stacked deep. Curious how scores work? Read about how we built our grading system.

🚨 Emergency Orders & Closures

No emergency orders were issued last week — a good sign.

📊 Grade Breakdown

A
576 95+
B
589 85–94
C
457 70–84
F
251 <70

A and B grades were nearly neck-and-neck last week — 31% each of the 1,873 graded restaurants. C grades accounted for 24%, while 13% earned a failing mark.

🔍 County Spotlight: Dade

Dade County led the state last week with 250 inspections and a hefty 1,379 violations recorded. With that many kitchens under the microscope, checking scores before you eat out in Miami is always a smart move.

Browse Dade County restaurants →

⚠️ Violation of the Week

Code 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust
Cited 333 times last week

Dirty gaskets, grimy shelves, dusty vents — Code 23-03-4 covers all the surfaces that don’t touch food directly but still need regular cleaning. It topped the charts with 333 citations statewide.

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Disclaimer: All inspection data comes from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). The "InspectFL Health Score" is calculated by InspectFL based on publicly available inspection records and is not an official DBPR score or rating. Scores reflect conditions observed at the time of inspection and may not represent current conditions. Always verify directly with the establishment or DBPR for the most up-to-date information.

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