How many restaurants are in Hillsborough County?

There are 4,039 restaurants tracked in Hillsborough County, Florida by InspectFL, based on public DBPR inspection records.

What percentage of Hillsborough County restaurants have an A grade?

Approximately 49% of restaurants in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County data?

All inspection data for Hillsborough 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.

Hillsborough County

Tampa and Hillsborough County have seen an explosion in their dining scene over the past decade, with nearly 4,000 restaurants spanning everything from the historic Cuban sandwich shops of Ybor City to the upscale waterfront restaurants of Harbour Island. The county boasts one of the higher A-grade rates in South Florida, though rapid growth in neighborhoods like Seminole Heights and South Tampa keeps inspectors on their toes.

4,039

Restaurants

49%

A-Rated

93.7

Avg Score

1,490

Inspections

A: 1992 B: 1336 C: 545 F: 172