How many restaurants are in Pinellas County?

There are 3,324 restaurants tracked in Pinellas County, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What percentage of Pinellas County restaurants have an A grade?

Approximately 42% of restaurants in Pinellas 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 Pinellas County data?

All inspection data for Pinellas 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.

Pinellas County

Pinellas County packs a remarkable density of restaurants into Florida's most densely populated county. From the Gulf-front seafood shacks of Clearwater Beach and the craft breweries of St. Petersburg's EDGE District to the family restaurants of Largo and Dunedin, over 2,700 establishments serve residents and the millions of beachgoers who visit annually. The county's coastal location and tourism-driven economy mean food safety standards are under constant scrutiny.

Find Pinellas County restaurant inspections to find health scores and violation histories for restaurants in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, and Seminole. Every inspection record includes the full list of violations found and the restaurant's overall health grade.

3,324

Restaurants

42%

A-Rated

90.1

Avg Score

3,536

Inspections

Data on this page

Restaurants tracked

3,324

Cities represented

Restaurants with inspection history

3,308

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 21, 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

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