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 Florida Locations (533)
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5846 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 3 insp · 14 violations Dollar General # 11930
9156 103rd St, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp · 5 violations Dollar General # 15115
9131 Lem Turner Rd, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp Dollar General Store # 23489
2255 Edgewood Ave N, Jacksonville, FL 2 insp · 5 violations Dollar General # 7457
3139 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville, FL 2 insp · 12 violations Dollar General # 10861
716 New Berlin Rd Ste 17-31, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp · 4 violations Dollar General Store # 11826
12375 Yellow Bluff Rd, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp · 6 violations Dollar General Store# 23549
4650 Soutel Drive, Jacksonville, FL 2 insp · 3 violations Dollar General Store #24982
8159 Ortega Bluff Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp · 1 violations Dollar General Store # 1398
306 8th Ave Nw, Jasper, FL 3 insp · 11 violations Dollar General Store# 8405
14166 Alabama St, Jay, FL 1 insp · 3 violations Dollar General # 7540
1116 N John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 1 insp · 3 violations Dollar General #19021 Establishment #: 380303
3195 S John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 1 insp · 1 violations · 1 stop orders Dollar General #24439
8035 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway Suite 160, Kissimmee, FL 1 insp · 2 violations Dollar General Store #23114
3150 E. Cowboy Way, Labelle, FL 1 insp · 7 violations Dollar General # 8752
725 S Lake Shore Way, Lake Alfred, FL 1 insp · 3 violations Dollar General # 4365
180 E Main St, Lake Butler, FL 1 insp · 4 violations Dollar General # 11716
4549 Sw State Road 47, Lake City, FL 3 insp · 7 violations Dollar General Store #19930
2144 Sw Birley Ave, Lake City, FL 2 insp · 9 violations Dollar General # 12523
136 Nw Bascom Norris Dr, Lake City, FL 3 insp · 9 violations · 4 stop orders
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