Family Dollar — FDACS Retail Food Inspection Record
312 stop-sale orders were issued at Family Dollar locations by FDACS in the past 12 months.
Family Dollar operates 178 Florida locations under FDACS retail food inspection jurisdiction, accumulating 316 stop sale orders across 1 of its 178 locations and 950 total citation violations. The most-cited violation is 2-501.11 (Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when), cited 119 times.
Source: Florida FDACS public records. Data covers retail food inspection activity under state agriculture department jurisdiction.
Family Dollar: Top FDACS Citation Violations
| Code | Violation | Priority | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-501.11 | Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event t | Pf | 119 |
| 4-302.12 | Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food te | Pf | 92 |
| 5-501.11 | Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with | — | 87 |
| 6-501.11 | Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. | — | 74 |
| 5-501.17 | Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. | — | 67 |
Family Dollar: Florida City Breakdown
| City | Locations | Stop-Sale Orders | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 10 | 0 | 55 |
| Miami | 9 | 0 | 50 |
| Orlando | 8 | 0 | 28 |
| Tampa | 8 | 0 | 46 |
| Ocala | 7 | 0 | 26 |
| Pensacola | 5 | 0 | 22 |
| Tallahassee | 5 | 0 | 38 |
| Lakeland | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| Spring Hill | 4 | 0 | 27 |
| West Palm Beach | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| Winter Haven | 4 | 0 | 17 |
| Panama City | 3 | 0 | 10 |
| Belleview | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Bradenton | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Daytona Beach | 2 | 0 | 18 |
| Homestead | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Kenneth City | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Lake City | 2 | 0 | 18 |
| Lake Worth | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Largo | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Milton | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| North Miami | 2 | 0 | 17 |
| Petersburg | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Port St Lucie | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| Sebring | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| Stuart | 2 | 316 | 44 |
| Altamonte Springs | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Auburndale | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Bay A North Miami | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Bell | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Family Dollar: Notable Florida Locations
Most Stop-Sale Orders
- Stuart — 316 stop-sale orders
Recently Inspected
- Cape Coral — Apr 3, 2026
- Lake Worth — Apr 3, 2026
- West Palm Beach — Mar 31, 2026
Family Dollar FDACS Inspections: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Florida locations does Family Dollar have under FDACS inspection?
- Family Dollar has 178 Florida locations tracked by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
- How many stop sale orders has Family Dollar received in Florida?
- Family Dollar has received 316 stop sale orders across its FDACS-regulated Florida locations, affecting 1 individual sites.
- What are the most common FDACS violations at Family Dollar locations in Florida?
- The most frequently cited violation at Family Dollar locations is 2-501.11 — Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when, cited 119 times.
- How many stop-sale orders has Family Dollar received in 2026?
- In 2026, FDACS has issued 312 stop sale orders at Family Dollar locations in Florida.
- What agency regulates Family Dollar in Florida?
- Family Dollar 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 Family Dollar 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.
Family Dollar in Port St Lucie (2 locations)
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