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Resources for Florida restaurant operators

Reports, briefings, and alerts for Florida restaurant operators.

Reports

Original data analysis on enforcement patterns and penalties for restaurant operators in United States.

Food Safety

DBPR Food-Service Enforcement: 157% Growth in Five Years

DBPR enforcement actions rose 157% from 2020 to 2025 while the median fine stayed flat at $400. More enforcement, not harsher enforcement.

Data: 2020-20258 min read

Briefings

Short, practical explainers on inspections, incident response, and day-to-day compliance for restaurant operators in United States.

EmploymentRestaurants

I-9 Compliance for Florida Restaurants: What's Changed

ICE enforcement surged in 2025. Florida's ABT is a 287(g) partner. E-Verify is mandatory under SB 1718. What restaurants need to know.

3 min read
Employment

Florida's $15 Minimum Wage: September 30, 2026

The final scheduled increase under Amendment 2 takes the base wage to $15 and the tipped cash wage to $11.98. After that, rates adjust automatically by CPI.

5 min read
EmploymentRestaurants

SB 606: Florida's New Operations Charge Disclosure Rules

Florida SB 606, effective July 1, 2026, requires disclosure of any non-exempt operations charge at five specific points including menus, bills, and ordering websites.

9 min read

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