Dollar General — FDACS Retail Food Inspection Record
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.
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 | 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 |
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 City Breakdown
| City | Locations | Stop-Sale Orders | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Most Stop-Sale Orders
- Orlando — 14 stop-sale orders
- Eagle Lake — 9 stop-sale orders
- Haines City — 7 stop-sale orders
Recently Inspected
- Lutz — Mar 27, 2026
- Lake City — Mar 25, 2026
- High Springs — Mar 20, 2026
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 in Ocala (13 locations)
← All Dollar General Florida locations
7371 N Us Highway 441, Ocala, FL 1 insp · 8 violations Name: Dollar General # 10070 Establishment #. 308967
Address: 10244 Sw 86th Cir, Ocala, FL 1 insp Dollar General # 10070
10244 Sw 86th Cir, Ocala, FL 2 insp · 6 violations Dollar General # 3126
9743 Se Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL 3 insp Dollar General # 7352
2167 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 1 insp · 4 violations Dollar General Store #21782
401 Ne 58th Ave, Ocala, FL 1 insp · 4 violations Dollar General # 11490
2195 Nw 10th St, Ocala, FL 1 insp Dollar General # 11504
2685 Ne 14th St, Ocala, FL 1 insp · 5 violations Dollar General Store # 19657
9621 Sw 62nd Avenue Rd, Ocala, FL 1 insp · 4 violations Dollar General #24102
2040 Ne 35th St, Ocala, FL 2 insp · 1 violations Dollar General # 14368
14140 W Highway 40, Ocala, FL 1 insp · 4 violations Dollar General #31458
2371 Nw 45th Ter, Ocala, FL 1 insp · 2 violations Dollar General # 14103 Establishment #: 356437
5191 State Road 40, Ocala, FL 3 insp
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