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
- Mount Dora — 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.
Starbucks Florida Locations (421)
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140 University Town Center Dr K102, Sarasota, FL 1 insp · 5 violations Starbucks Coffee Company
5901 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 1 insp Starbucks # 8435
3571 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 1 insp · 1 violations Starbucks Corporation
1375 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 1 insp · 3 violations Starbucks Coffee
2455 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 2 insp · 1 violations Starbucks # 15716
3700 Cattlemen Rd, Sarasota, FL 2 insp · 2 violations Starbucks # 8629
1401 1st St, Sarasota, FL 2 insp · 1 violations Starbucks Coffee Company
§901 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 1 insp Macys Starbucks #828
110 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 1 insp Starbucks #28863
8394 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 1 insp Starbucks # 13239
1768 Us Highway 27 N, Sebring, FL 1 insp · 6 violations Starbucks Coffee # 26677
7398 Seminole Blvd, Seminole, FL 2 insp Starbucks Coffee #26194
10195 Bay Pines Blvd Suite 101, Seminole, FL 1 insp Starbucks #29496
2207 Del Prado Boulevard, South Cape Coral, FL 1 insp Starbucks # 2816
15951 Sheridan St, Southwest Ranches, FL 4 insp · 5 violations · 1 stop orders Starbucks Coffee
190 Mariner Blvd, Spring Hill, FL 3 insp · 8 violations Starbucks Coffee Company #57156
4667 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 7 insp · 3 violations · 2 stop orders Starbucks #27891
4108 13th St, St. Cloud, FL 2 insp · 2 violations Starbucks Coffee Company #58511
935 Durbin Pavilion Dr, St. Johns, FL 3 insp · 7 violations · 1 stop orders Starbucks Coffee #14076
8801 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 3 insp · 1 violations
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