Contact Us
(786) 404-6693
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Fruit and Vegetables
Homestead District Inspection Office
300 N. Krome Ave.
Unit 11A, Offices 3 & 4
Florida City, FL 33034
Avocado Inspection
All avocados handled in Florida must be inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, with the exception of 55 pounds per day.
Grade Requirements
All avocados shipped outside of the production area (roughly all counties south of Orlando) must meet at least a U.S. Combination Grade. U.S. Combination consists of a combination of U.S. No. 1 and U.S. No. 2 avocados, provided that at least 60 percent, by count, of the avocados in each container meet the requirements of the U.S. No. 1 grade.
All avocados shipped within the production area must meet at least a U.S. No. 2 Grade.
How to Schedule an Inspection
Call your local inspection office to schedule an inspection.
Additional Resources
Florida Avocado Administrative Committee
18710 SW 288th St.
Homestead, FL 33030-2309
(305) 247-0848
avocadocommittee@bellsouth.net
Tropical Research and Education Center
University of Florida IFAS
18905 SW 288th St.
Homestead, FL 33030-7554
(305) 246-7000
