Dollar General — FDACS Retail Food Inspection Record
Dollar General operates 499 Florida locations under FDACS retail food inspection jurisdiction, accumulating 57 stop sale orders across 13 of its 499 locations and 2,877 total citation violations. The most-cited violation is 5-501.11 (Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables no), cited 286 times.
Source: Florida FDACS public records. Data covers retail food inspection activity under state agriculture department jurisdiction.
Dollar General: Top FDACS Citation Violations
| Code | Violation | Priority | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-501.11 | Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with | — | 286 |
| 2-501.11 | Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event t | Pf | 232 |
| 6-501.11 | Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. | — | 203 |
| 4-302.12 | Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food te | Pf | 188 |
| 7-301.11 | Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of foo | P | 165 |
Dollar General: Recent Stop-Sale Orders
A stop-sale order issued by FDACS prohibits the establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.
| Date | Product | Reason | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Receiving of Foods | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contam | Deland | |
| Back Room Storage Area | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adi | Deland |
Dollar General: Florida County Breakdown
| County | Locations | Stop-Sale Orders |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County | 49 | 18 |
| Santa Rosa County | 33 | 0 |
| Marion County | 29 | 0 |
| Pasco County | 28 | 0 |
| — | 27 | 0 |
| Suwannee County | 24 | 4 |
| Volusia County | 22 | 2 |
| Pinellas County | 22 | 0 |
| Union County | 20 | 5 |
| Leon County | 16 | 7 |
| Walton County | 15 | 5 |
| Sarasota County | 12 | 0 |
| Orange County | 11 | 0 |
| St. Johns County | 11 | 14 |
| Putnam County | 11 | 1 |
Dollar General: Notable Florida Locations
Most Stop-Sale Orders
- Orlando — 14 stop-sale orders
- Eagle Lake — 9 stop-sale orders
- Haines City — 7 stop-sale orders
Recently Inspected
- High Springs — Mar 20, 2026
- Cocoa — Mar 18, 2026
- Orlando — Mar 16, 2026
Dollar General FDACS Inspections: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Florida locations does Dollar General have under FDACS inspection?
- Dollar General has 499 Florida locations tracked by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
- How many stop sale orders has Dollar General received in Florida?
- Dollar General has received 57 stop sale orders across its FDACS-regulated Florida locations, affecting 13 individual sites.
- What are the most common FDACS violations at Dollar General locations in Florida?
- The most frequently cited violation at Dollar General locations is 5-501.11 — Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not, cited 286 times.
- How many stop-sale orders has Dollar General received in 2026?
- In 2026, FDACS has issued 39 stop sale orders at Dollar General locations in Florida.
- What agency regulates Dollar General in Florida?
- Dollar General 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 Dollar General 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.