CVS — FDACS Retail Food Inspection Record
5 stop-sale orders were issued at CVS locations by FDACS in the past 12 months.
CVS operates 228 Florida locations under FDACS retail food inspection jurisdiction, accumulating 9 stop sale orders across 3 of its 228 locations and 882 total citation violations. The most-cited violation is 2-501.11 (Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when), cited 120 times.
Source: Florida FDACS public records. Data covers retail food inspection activity under state agriculture department jurisdiction.
CVS: Top FDACS Citation Violations
| Code | Violation | Priority | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-501.11 | Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event t | Pf | 120 |
| 4-302.12 | Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food te | Pf | 86 |
| 5-501.11 | Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with | — | 71 |
| 6-301.14 | Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks us | — | 54 |
| 6-501.12 | Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done durin | — | 43 |
CVS: Florida City Breakdown
| City | Locations | Stop-Sale Orders | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 15 | 0 | 56 |
| Tallahassee | 11 | 0 | 37 |
| Tampa | 11 | 0 | 68 |
| Orlando | 10 | 0 | 49 |
| Bradenton | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| Pensacola | 6 | 0 | 24 |
| Jacksonville | 5 | 0 | 10 |
| Kissimmee | 4 | 0 | 15 |
| Miami Beach | 4 | 0 | 20 |
| Ocala | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| Gainesville | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| Hialeah | 3 | 5 | 15 |
| Key West | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| Port Charlotte | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Sarasota | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| St. Petersburg | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| West Palm Beach | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Boca Raton | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| Brandon | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Coral Gables | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Coral Springs | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Davie | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Doral | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Dunedin | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Lake City | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Miramar | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| New Port Richey | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Palm Beach Gardens | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Panama City | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Port Richey | 2 | 0 | 7 |
CVS: Notable Florida Locations
Most Stop-Sale Orders
Recently Inspected
- Fort Myers — Apr 3, 2026
- North Fort Myers — Apr 3, 2026
- Fort Myers — Apr 3, 2026
CVS FDACS Inspections: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Florida locations does CVS have under FDACS inspection?
- CVS has 228 Florida locations tracked by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
- How many stop sale orders has CVS received in Florida?
- CVS has received 9 stop sale orders across its FDACS-regulated Florida locations, affecting 3 individual sites.
- What are the most common FDACS violations at CVS locations in Florida?
- The most frequently cited violation at CVS locations is 2-501.11 — Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when, cited 120 times.
- How many stop-sale orders has CVS received in 2026?
- In 2026, FDACS has issued 5 stop sale orders at CVS locations in Florida.
- What agency regulates CVS in Florida?
- CVS retail locations in Florida are regulated by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees retail food stores, packaged food sales, and food distribution. Restaurant-format CVS locations may also be inspected by DBPR.
- What is a FDACS stop sale order?
- A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Stop-sale orders can affect individual products, batches, or entire product lines at a location.
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