Starbucks — FDACS Retail Food Inspection Record
28 stop-sale orders were issued at Starbucks locations by FDACS in the past 12 months.
Starbucks operates 415 Florida locations under FDACS retail food inspection jurisdiction, accumulating 77 stop sale orders across 45 of its 415 locations and 1,170 total citation violations. The most-cited violation is 5-501.11 (Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables no), cited 71 times.
Source: Florida FDACS public records. Data covers retail food inspection activity under state agriculture department jurisdiction.
Starbucks: 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 | — | 71 |
| 2-402.11 | Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or | — | 57 |
| 6-501.12 | Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done durin | — | 55 |
| 4-302.13 | Temperature measuring device not provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring washing an | Pf | 54 |
| 2-501.11 | Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event t | Pf | 50 |
Starbucks: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICE WELL - BLENDER STATION | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter SK-4: F | Ocala | |
| Service Area Ice Bin Against Wall Under Teas | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: F | Venice | |
| Right Side Ice bin under syrups | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment. Chapter 5K-4: Fo | Fort Myers | |
| Service Area Ice Bin Against Wall Under Teas | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment." Chapter 5K-4: F | Venice |
Starbucks: Florida City Breakdown
| City | Locations | Stop-Sale Orders | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 30 | 8 | 115 |
| Orlando | 21 | 0 | 42 |
| Tampa | 20 | 3 | 99 |
| Jacksonville | 15 | 3 | 30 |
| Sarasota | 11 | 0 | 15 |
| Tallahassee | 11 | 4 | 27 |
| Bradenton | 9 | 0 | 13 |
| Gainesville | 7 | 1 | 25 |
| Winter Garden | 7 | 0 | 26 |
| Kissimmee | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Boca Raton | 5 | 3 | 22 |
| Coral Springs | 5 | 3 | 21 |
| Hialeah | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| Lakeland | 5 | 1 | 12 |
| Ocala | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Pembroke Pines | 5 | 0 | 7 |
| Aventura | 4 | 0 | 20 |
| Clearwater | 4 | 0 | 11 |
| Doral | 4 | 0 | 11 |
| Hollywood | 4 | 0 | 10 |
| Largo | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| Lutz | 4 | 0 | 26 |
| Pensacola | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Apopka | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Augustine | 3 | 1 | 18 |
| Davenport | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Fort Myers | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Lakewood Ranch | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Melbourne | 3 | 0 | 6 |
Starbucks: Notable Florida Locations
Most Stop-Sale Orders
- Port St Lucie — 7 stop-sale orders
- Daytona Beach — 5 stop-sale orders
- Daytona Beach — 3 stop-sale orders
Recently Inspected
- College Pamy Fort Meyers — Apr 21, 2028
- Tallahassee — Apr 2, 2026
- Jacksonville — Apr 1, 2026
Starbucks FDACS Inspections: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Florida locations does Starbucks have under FDACS inspection?
- Starbucks has 415 Florida locations tracked by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
- How many stop sale orders has Starbucks received in Florida?
- Starbucks has received 77 stop sale orders across its FDACS-regulated Florida locations, affecting 45 individual sites.
- What are the most common FDACS violations at Starbucks locations in Florida?
- The most frequently cited violation at Starbucks locations is 5-501.11 — Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not, cited 71 times.
- How many stop-sale orders has Starbucks received in 2026?
- In 2026, FDACS has issued 28 stop sale orders at Starbucks locations in Florida.
- What agency regulates Starbucks in Florida?
- Starbucks 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 Starbucks 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.
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