Wawa — FDACS Retail Food Inspection Record
7 stop-sale orders were issued at Wawa locations by FDACS in the past 12 months.
Wawa operates 226 Florida locations under FDACS retail food inspection jurisdiction, accumulating 14 stop sale orders across 8 of its 226 locations and 430 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 43 times.
Source: Florida FDACS public records. Data covers retail food inspection activity under state agriculture department jurisdiction.
Wawa: 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 | — | 43 |
| 4-601.11(C) | Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris | — | 25 |
| 4-903.11(A) | Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above t | — | 23 |
| 2-501.11 | Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event t | Pf | 19 |
| 3-501.16(A)(2) | Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. | P | 18 |
Wawa: Florida City Breakdown
| City | Locations | Stop-Sale Orders | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 16 | 1 | 20 |
| Jacksonville | 15 | 0 | 47 |
| Tampa | 15 | 0 | 39 |
| Bradenton | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| Kissimmee | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| Ocala | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| St. Petersburg | 6 | 0 | 10 |
| Pensacola | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Gainesville | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| Sarasota | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Tallahassee | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Augustine | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Daytona Beach | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Fort Pierce | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Hollywood | 3 | 0 | 11 |
| Largo | 3 | 0 | 7 |
| Miami | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| West Palm Beach | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Altamonte Springs | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Apopka | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Boynton Beach | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Brooksville | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Davie | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| Hialeah Gardens | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| Lakeland | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Leesburg | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Loxahatchee Groves | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Port Charlotte | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Port Orange | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Wawa: Notable Florida Locations
Most Stop-Sale Orders
- Plant City — 4 stop-sale orders
- Port Orange — 2 stop-sale orders
- Johns — 2 stop-sale orders
Recently Inspected
- Palm City — Mar 31, 2026
- Augustine — Mar 31, 2026
- Jacksonville — Mar 30, 2026
Wawa FDACS Inspections: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Florida locations does Wawa have under FDACS inspection?
- Wawa has 226 Florida locations tracked by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
- How many stop sale orders has Wawa received in Florida?
- Wawa has received 14 stop sale orders across its FDACS-regulated Florida locations, affecting 8 individual sites.
- What are the most common FDACS violations at Wawa locations in Florida?
- The most frequently cited violation at Wawa locations is 6-501.12 — Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning, cited 43 times.
- How many stop-sale orders has Wawa received in 2026?
- In 2026, FDACS has issued 7 stop sale orders at Wawa locations in Florida.
- What agency regulates Wawa in Florida?
- Wawa 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 Wawa 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.
Wawa in Port Charlotte (2 locations)
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