Dollar General — FDACS Retail Food Inspection Record

Overview

35 stop-sale orders were issued at Dollar General locations by FDACS in the past 12 months.

Dollar General operates 532 Florida locations under FDACS retail food inspection jurisdiction, accumulating 57 stop sale orders across 13 of its 532 locations and 2,871 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.

532Locations
57Stop-Sale Orders
35Orders in 2026
2,871Citations
13Locations w/ Orders

Dollar General: Top FDACS Citation Violations

CodeViolationPriorityCitations
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 233
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

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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.

DateProductReasonLocation
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

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Dollar General: Florida City Breakdown

CityLocationsStop-Sale OrdersViolations
Pensacola 21 0 44
Jacksonville 20 5 106
Tallahassee 16 6 117
Tampa 15 0 64
Lake City 14 4 90
Ocala 13 0 38
Panama City 12 5 42
Lakeland 7 0 19
Winter Haven 7 0 30
Bradenton 6 0 10
Cantonment 6 0 26
Milton 6 0 14
Sebring 6 0 42
Spring Hill 6 0 28
Crawfordville 5 0 21
Crestview 5 0 20
Deland 5 2 63
Live Oak 5 0 51
Palatka 5 1 45
Plant City 5 1 65
Saint Augustine 5 0 26
Zephyrhills 5 0 50
Alachua 4 0 32
Bartow 4 0 29
Brooksville 4 0 36
Cocoa 4 0 12
Dade City 4 0 39
Gainesville 4 0 19
High Springs 4 0 25
Lake Wales 4 0 26

Dollar General: Notable Florida Locations

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Dollar General FDACS Inspections: Frequently Asked Questions

How many Florida locations does Dollar General have under FDACS inspection?
Dollar General has 532 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 35 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.

Dollar General Florida Locations (533)

Dollar General # 1635
15250 Nw Us Highway 441, Alachua, FL 2 insp · 9 violations Dollar General # 14702
12480 Nw County Road 237, Alachua, FL 2 insp · 12 violations Dollar General Distribution Center # 96800
17815 Peggy Rd, Alachua, FL 1 insp Dollar General Store #21728
20910 N State Road 121, Alachua, FL 2 insp · 11 violations Dollar General Store# 23535
914 Lakepoint Rd, Alford, FL 1 insp · 1 violations Dollar General #8976
610 Apollo Beach Blvd, Apollo Beach, FL 1 insp · 4 violations Dollar General # 14501
465 N Desoto Ave, Arcadia, FL 1 insp · 6 violations Dollar General # 12450
2780 Sw County Road 760a, Arcadia, FL 1 insp · 5 violations Dollar General # 6951
1405 E Oak St, Arcadia, FL 1 insp Dollar General # 7143
13470 Sw State Road 45, Archer, FL 2 insp Name: Dollar General #7143 Establishment # 273742
Address: 13470 Sw State Road 45, Archer, FL 1 insp · 3 violations Dollar General # 12486
24150 State Road 40, Astor, FL 4 insp · 21 violations Dollar General # 1322
358 Havendale Blvd, Auburndale, FL 1 insp · 2 violations Dollar General # 15485
205 Denton Ave, Auburndale, FL 1 insp · 2 violations Dollar General # 1323
904 Us Highway 27 S, Avon Park, FL 2 insp · 14 violations Dollar General # 13260
86 N Olivia Dr, Avon Park, FL 2 insp · 11 violations Dollar General # 15966
2545 Us Highway 27 N, Avon Park, FL 2 insp · 11 violations Dollar General # 17840
1040 N Scenic Hwy, Babson Park, FL 2 insp · 15 violations Dollar General # 7648
1379 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 2 insp · 12 violations Dollar General # 16956
145 S Hankin Rd, Bartow, FL 2 insp · 11 violations

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