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
- Miami — 2 stop-sale orders
- West Palm Beach — 2 stop-sale orders
Recently Inspected
- Port Charlotte — Apr 2, 2026
- Spring Hill — Mar 24, 2026
- Jacksonville — 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 Florida Locations (78)
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3101 Aerial Way, Spring Hill, FL 2 insp · 3 violations Target # 0919
4401 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 2 insp Target # 0816
2650 Nw Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 1 insp Target # 0844 Establishment #: 65613
2120 Apalachee Pkwy, Tallahassee, FL 3 insp · 4 violations Target # 0665 Establishment # 56458
8401 S, Tamiami Tri Sarasota, FL 2 insp · 1 violations Target # 0798
6295 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 1 insp · 5 violations Target # 1051
3625 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 4 insp · 7 violations Target # 2040
1544 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 5 insp · 8 violations Target # 0655
15240 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 3 insp Target # 0656
13658 University Plaza St, Tampa, FL 4 insp · 8 violations Target # 2269
3055 Columbia Blvd Ste 101, Titusville, FL 1 insp · 2 violations Target # 1967
2900 Little Rd, Trinity, FL 2 insp · 7 violations Target # 0813
4271 Tamiami Trl S, Venice, FL 1 insp · 3 violations Target # 1382
1201 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 4 insp · 8 violations Target Store T-2919
27920 Pink Flamingo Lane, Wesley Chapel, FL 3 insp Target # 1935
10155 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 3 insp · 13 violations · 2 stop orders Target Store T-2906
5580 Seven Mile Drive, Wildwood, FL 2 insp · 1 violations Target # 2032
3770 N Goldenrod Rd, Winter Park, FL 2 insp
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