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Florida Restaurant Inspections: Week of August 31 – September 7, 2026

This week across Florida: 2,946 inspections, 14,619 violations, and 2,945 critical findings. Here's what the data shows.

InspectFL Team · Sep 7, 2026
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Snapshot from September 7, 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. 2,946 inspections turned up 14,619 violations — including 2,945 critical findings. Here’s your weekly breakdown.

📈 By the Numbers

2,946
Inspections
14,619
Total Violations
2,945
Critical
483
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.

OLD WORLD POLISH DELI
POMPANO BEACH · 2026-09-05
0 observation rows
Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied
PANDA EXPRESS #2763
PLANTATION · 2026-09-05
0 observation rows
Routine - Food · Call Back - Complied
CRANE WATCH CLUB
PALM CITY · 2026-09-05
0 observation rows
Routine - Food · Call Back - 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.

Q' ONDA TAQUERIA
MIAMI · 2026-09-03
39 observation rows
Routine - Food · Emergency order recommended · 13 high priority, 4 intermediate, 22 basic
🔍 "Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At bar."
🔍 "Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls with no handle stored inside containers of sugar and salt under prep table in kitch"
🔍 "Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At reach in coolers throughout kitchen."
BAGEL EXPRESS
MIAMI · 2026-08-31
39 observation rows
Routine - Food · Emergency order recommended · 11 high priority, 6 intermediate, 22 basic
🔍 "Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors."
🔍 "Dead roaches/flies on premises. Observed one dead fly on top of oven in kitchen area. Observed one dead fly inside container of wax paper in dry storage area."
🔍 "Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Alongside wall leading to bathroom and kitchen."
PEPPERS MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA
FLEMING ISLAND · 2026-09-02
35 observation rows
Complaint Full · Administrative complaint recommended · 10 high priority, 5 intermediate, 20 basic
🔍 "Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk-in cooler observed 18 individually vacuum packaged and fully thawed tilapia with"
🔍 "Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler rice co"
🔍 "Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In front counter ice well, pico de gallo (56F - Cold Holding) over mel"
BAKU CAFE
SUNNY ISLES BEACH · 2026-09-03
33 observation rows
Complaint Full · Administrative complaint recommended · 8 high priority, 5 intermediate, 20 basic
🔍 "Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed 50 + dead flies in control device above crepe maker. Obser"
🔍 "Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed in warewash, cook line, and outside "
🔍 "Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of cooler in prep area."

📊 Grade Breakdown

A
460 (46%)
B
317 (32%)
C
148 (15%)
F
75 (8%)

🔍 County Spotlight: Dade

Dade County led the state this week with 2,843 violations across 404 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 600 times this week · Basic

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

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