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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3448 Elkcam Blvd, Chipley, FL 1 insp Dollar General #30592
888 Corbin Rd, Chipley, FL 1 insp Dollar General #25750
17520 N Us Highway 301, Citra, FL 1 insp · 4 violations Dollar General # 8255
18210 N Us Highway 301, Citra, FL 2 insp · 13 violations Dollar General # 8539
941 W Sugarland Hwy, Clewiston, FL 1 insp · 16 violations Dollar General Store #23849
101 Osceola Avenue, Cocoa, FL 2 insp · 2 violations Dollar General # 14918
3915 N Highway 1, Cocoa, FL 1 insp · 5 violations Dollar General #23459
3805 Highway 524, Cocoa, FL 1 insp · 2 violations Dollar General # 1342
801 Dixon Hwy (byrd Plaza) Ste 1155, Cocoa, FL 1 insp · 3 violations Dollar General # 5844
595 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 1 insp · 2 violations Dollar General #17287
1102 E Warm Springs Ave, Coleman, FL 1 insp Dollar General Store #23275
1409 Shadeville Road, Crawfordville, FL 2 insp · 4 violations Dollar General # 7720
3171 Coastal Hwy, Crawfordville, FL 2 insp · 8 violations Dollar General # 11113 Establishment #: 320533
1885 Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville, FL 1 insp · 4 violations Dollar General Store 19966
2660 Spring Creek Highway, Crawfordville, FL 1 insp · 2 violations Dollar General # 15156 Establishment #: 363270
3134 Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville, FL 2 insp · 3 violations Dollar General # 4696
701 N Summit St, Crescent City, FL 1 insp · 6 violations Dollar General Store #20964
6130 Garden City Rd, Crestview, FL 1 insp · 2 violations Dollar General Store #21467
1991 P.j. Adams Parkway, Crestview, FL 1 insp · 2 violations Dollar General # 7232
225 Rasberry Rd, Crestview, FL 2 insp · 10 violations
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