Dollar General — FDACS Retail Food Inspection Record

Overview

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.

532Locations
57Stop-Sale Orders
35Orders in 2026
2,871Citations
13Locations w/ Orders

Dollar General: Top FDACS Citation Violations

CodeViolationPriorityCitations
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

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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.

DateProductReasonLocation
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

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Dollar General: Florida City Breakdown

CityLocationsStop-Sale OrdersViolations
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

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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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Dollar General # 15588
27000 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 1 insp · 6 violations Dollar General # 14308
9524 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL 2 insp · 9 violations Dollar General # 13325
14040 County Line Rd, Hudson, FL 1 insp · 7 violations Dollar General # 4788
13828 Little Rd, Hudson, FL 1 insp · 4 violations Dollar General # 1389
13780 Us Highway 19, Hudson, FL 1 insp · 8 violations Dollar General # 14776
1831 South Patrick Dr, Indian Harbour Beach, FL 1 insp · 5 violations Dollar General #1391
1113 State Road 20, Interlachen, FL 1 insp · 7 violations Dollar General #24609
100 Reaves Ave, Interlachen, FL 3 insp · 5 violations Dollar General Store # 15031
8495 E Gulf to Lake Hwy, Inverness, FL 1 insp · 5 violations Dollar General Store #21190
3005 Post St, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp · 6 violations Dollar General Store 528
7194 Wilson Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp · 8 violations Dollar General # 12954
10171 New Kings Rd, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp · 3 violations Dollar General Store #23525
1040 E 8th St, Jacksonville, FL 3 insp · 8 violations Dollar General # 13863
7700 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 4 insp · 6 violations · 5 stop orders Dollar General #17724
14837 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp · 5 violations Dollar General # 13535
8913 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp · 4 violations Dollar General #31460
6044 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp Dollar General Store #20041
8000 103rd St, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp · 6 violations Dollar General # 13746
13807 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp · 4 violations Dollar General # 10258
5285 Shad Rd Ste 303, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp · 6 violations

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