Introduction to Perfect Inspections
It’s the thick of South Florida’s slow summer season, but even without the tourists watching, our Broward and Palm Beach county eateries acted on their best behavior last month.
In July, 115 “gold-star” restaurants and food trucks made the list of perfect inspections because not one violation — minor, intermediate or high-priority — was red-flagged at the time of the surprise visit from Florida safety and sanitation inspectors. Inspections typically take place at random every six months to a year.
Breakdown of Perfect Inspections by County
In Broward County, 69 eateries earned perfect scores. Meanwhile, in Palm Beach County, 46 passed their inspections without a single incident.
The Sun Sentinel has tallied them all up in an easy-to-read format below.
Note on the Listing
All restaurants and food trucks listed below have been sorted by city. Those without physical addresses on their Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation inspection reports have been trimmed from the list. Food and drink concessionaires, professional caterers, event planners — any purveyor that’s not a restaurant, food truck, flea market stall or food hall vendor — are also excluded from the roundup.
If your city isn’t listed, either no restaurants there were inspected that month, or none earned a perfect score.
Contact Information for Further Details
Phillip Valys can be reached at pvalys@sunsentinel.com or X.com/philvalys.
Publication Details
Originally Published: August 4, 2025 at 4:53 PM EDT
Conclusion
The perfect inspections of 115 South Florida restaurants and food trucks in July 2025 demonstrate the high standards of food safety and sanitation in the region. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the restaurants and food trucks in maintaining a clean and safe environment for their customers.
FAQs
Q: How often do restaurant inspections take place in South Florida?
A: Inspections typically take place at random every six months to a year.
Q: How many restaurants and food trucks earned perfect scores in Broward County?
A: 69 eateries earned perfect scores in Broward County.
Q: How many restaurants and food trucks earned perfect scores in Palm Beach County?
A: 46 passed their inspections without a single incident in Palm Beach County.
Q: What is the criteria for a restaurant or food truck to be included in the list?
A: Only restaurants and food trucks with physical addresses on their Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation inspection reports are included, and they must have earned a perfect score during their inspection.
