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 Florida Locations (533)
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14171 Se 30th Street, Morriston, FL 1 insp · 2 violations Dollar General # 14399
3850 N Highway 19a, Mount Dora, FL 1 insp · 5 violations Dollar General # 6526
410 W Canal St, Mulberry, FL 1 insp · 2 violations Dollar General Store # 23685
6795 East Bay Blvd, Navarre, FL 1 insp · 3 violations Dollar General # 2434
4404 Grand Blvd, New Port Richey, FL 1 insp · 3 violations Dollar General # 7377
8859 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 1 insp · 6 violations Dollar General # 8187
6642 Us Highway 19, New Port Richey, FL 1 insp · 6 violations Dollar General # 13732
11926 Moon Lake Rd, New Port Richey, FL 1 insp · 6 violations Dollar General Store 18937
3950 State Road 44, New Smyrna Beach, FL 1 insp Dollar General Market # 14232
4190 S Atlantic Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 2 insp Dollar General # 8602
25150 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 2 insp Dollar General # 7703
4680 E Highway 20, Niceville, FL 1 insp · 4 violations Dollar General #30956
4530 Us Highway 1, North Bunnell, FL 1 insp · 3 violations Dollar General # 14224
19261 N Tamiami Trl, North Fort Myers, FL 1 insp · 3 violations Dollar General Store #5723
4055 Hancock Bridge Pkwy, North Fort Myers, FL 2 insp · 2 violations Dollar General #30800
9889 Highway 441, North Okeechobee, FL 1 insp · 6 violations Dollar General # 16637
20 Old Kings Road, North Palm Coast, FL 4 insp · 24 violations Dollar General # 14581
3085 W Price Blvd, North Port, FL 1 insp Dollar General Store #24023
1000 Executive Ave, North Port, FL 2 insp · 1 violations Dollar General Store #22936
27265 County Road 137, O Brien, FL 2 insp · 8 violations
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