Florida Retail Food Chain Inspections — FDACS Data

FDACS Chains: Most Stop-Sale Orders

FDACS Chains: Largest by Locations

FDACS Retail Food Chains: Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS and how does it differ from DBPR?

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) regulates retail food stores, grocery chains, gas station markets, and food manufacturers. DBPR (Department of Business and Professional Regulation) inspects restaurants and food service establishments. FDACS focuses on food storage, labeling, temperature control, and product integrity rather than restaurant kitchen conditions.

How many retail food chains are tracked by FDACS in Florida?

114 retail food chains are tracked across 5526 Florida locations under FDACS jurisdiction, including grocery stores, coffee chains, convenience stores, and specialty retailers.

What is a FDACS stop sale order?

A stop sale order prohibits a food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. FDACS has issued 3,031 stop-sale orders across chain retail locations in Florida.

Which retail food chain has the most stop sale orders in Florida?

Hywaze has the most stop sale orders among FDACS-tracked chains with 440 stop-sale orders across 13 locations.

Do chains like Starbucks or Subway appear in both DBPR and FDACS data?

Yes. Chains that both prepare and sell packaged food — such as Starbucks, Subway, and Dunkin — may appear in both DBPR data (for their food service operations) and FDACS data (for their retail packaged food sales). Each dataset reflects different aspects of food safety compliance.

Where can I find restaurant chain inspection data?

Restaurant chains inspected by DBPR — including fast food, sit-down, and quick-service restaurants — are tracked at /chain/. The FDACS chain data here covers retail food stores and establishments regulated by the state agriculture department.

All FDACS-Tracked Chains (114)