Target — FDACS Retail Food Inspection Record
7 stop-sale orders were issued at Target locations by FDACS in the past 12 months.
Target operates 77 Florida locations under FDACS retail food inspection jurisdiction, accumulating 15 stop sale orders across 8 of its 77 locations and 249 total citation violations. The most-cited violation is 6-501.12 (Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cle), cited 21 times.
Source: Florida FDACS public records. Data covers retail food inspection activity under state agriculture department jurisdiction.
Target: Top FDACS Citation Violations
| Code | Violation | Priority | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-501.12 | Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done durin | — | 21 |
| 3-302.11(A)(1) | Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw | P | 11 |
| 6-501.11 | Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. | — | 10 |
| 6-202.15 | Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and | — | 10 |
| 6-301.11 | Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, po | Pf | 10 |
Target: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front ice bin | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: F | Ocala |
Target: Florida City Breakdown
| City | Locations | Stop-Sale Orders | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 5 | 2 | 22 |
| Tampa | 5 | 0 | 28 |
| Jacksonville | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Pensacola | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| Fort Myers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Hialeah | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Lakeland | 2 | 1 | 20 |
| Ocala | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Spring Hill | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Wesley Chapel | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Altamonte Springs | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Boca Raton | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Bradenton | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Cape Coral | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Casselberry | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Clearwater | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Clermont | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Coral Springs | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cutler Bay | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Davenport | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Davie | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Daytona Beach | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Destin | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Estero | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Gainesville | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Homestead | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Jacksonville Beach | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Lake City | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lutz | 1 | 0 | 8 |
Target: Notable Florida Locations
Most Stop-Sale Orders
- Palm Coast — 6 stop-sale orders
- West Palm Beach — 2 stop-sale orders
- Miami — 2 stop-sale orders
Recently Inspected
- Port Charlotte — Apr 2, 2026
- Jacksonville — Mar 24, 2026
- Tallahassee — Mar 24, 2026
Target FDACS Inspections: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Florida locations does Target have under FDACS inspection?
- Target has 77 Florida locations tracked by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
- How many stop sale orders has Target received in Florida?
- Target has received 15 stop sale orders across its FDACS-regulated Florida locations, affecting 8 individual sites.
- What are the most common FDACS violations at Target locations in Florida?
- The most frequently cited violation at Target locations is 6-501.12 — Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning, cited 21 times.
- How many stop-sale orders has Target received in 2026?
- In 2026, FDACS has issued 7 stop sale orders at Target locations in Florida.
- What agency regulates Target in Florida?
- Target 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 Target 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.
Target in Jacksonville (4 locations)
← All Target Florida locations
9525 Crosshill Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 4 insp · 2 violations · 1 stop orders Target # 1300
10490 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 2 insp · 3 violations Target # 1974
4567 River City Dr, Jacksonville, FL 2 insp Target # 0645
444 Monument Rd, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp
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