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
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 Pensacola (21 locations)
← All Dollar General Florida locations
6891 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, FL 1 insp · 4 violations Dollar General #31220
4161 Bauer Road, Pensacola, FL 1 insp Dollar General Store #20561
8214 Lillian Hwy, Pensacola, FL 1 insp · 1 violations Dollar General Store #24913
949 Dog Track Rd, Pensacola, FL 1 insp · 1 violations Dollar General # 13138
5955 W Nine Mile Rd, Pensacola, FL 1 insp · 4 violations Dollar General # 11499
8720 Gulf Beach Hwy, Pensacola, FL 1 insp · 4 violations Dollar General #17440
2601 W Cervantes St, Pensacola, FL 2 insp · 4 violations Dollar General #17221
610 E Cervantes St, Pensacola, FL 1 insp · 4 violations Dollar General # 14778
4940 Saufley Field Rd, Pensacola, FL 1 insp · 3 violations Dollar General # 0772
4818 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola, FL 1 insp Dollar General Store #22360
7810 Pine Forest Rd, Pensacola, FL 1 insp · 4 violations Dollar General # 12631
4923 Lillian Hwy, Pensacola, FL 1 insp Dollar General # 3478
5007 N Davis Hwy Ste 6, Pensacola, FL 2 insp Dollar General # 2877 Establishment #: 263517
3070 W Michigan Ave, Pensacola, FL 1 insp Dollar General # 12189
8614 N Davis Hwy, Pensacola, FL 1 insp · 5 violations Dollar General #24746
1035 W Michigan Ave, Pensacola, FL 3 insp Dollar General # 15234
12325 Lillian Hwy, Pensacola, FL 1 insp · 2 violations Dollar General Store #20575
8105 Scenic Hwy, Pensacola, FL 1 insp · 2 violations Dollar General # 3833
4081 E Olive Rd Ste, Pensacola, FL 1 insp · 3 violations Dollar General # 7598
8070 W Highway 98, Pensacola, FL 1 insp · 1 violations
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