How many restaurants are in Highlands County?

There are 262 restaurants tracked in Highlands County, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What percentage of Highlands County restaurants have an A grade?

Grade distribution data for Highlands County is available on individual restaurant pages. Visit any restaurant's page to see its current grade and score.

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 Highlands County data?

All inspection data for Highlands 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.

Highlands County

Sebring and Lake Placid give Highlands County a distinctive small-city character in Florida's rural interior. Known for its annual 12 Hours of Sebring endurance race and Lake Placid's famous murals, the county's restaurant scene serves a loyal local crowd with comfort food staples, lakeside dining, and a growing number of Hispanic and Haitian eateries reflecting changing demographics.

Browse Highlands County restaurant inspections to find health scores and violation histories for restaurants in Sebring, Avon Park, and Lake Placid. Every inspection record includes the full list of violations found and the restaurant's overall health grade.

262

Restaurants

648

Critical

823

Major

2,243

Minor

Data on this page

Restaurants tracked

262

Cities represented

Restaurants with inspection history

261

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: September 28, 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.