Union County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS

Overview

Union County, Florida has 1035 food establishments with 119 inspections on record. The pass rate is 85.7%, below the state average of 86%. Inspections average 6.1 violations per visit.

Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.

1,035Facilities
119Total Inspections
0Closures 2026
85.7%Pass Rate
6.1Avg Violations

Most-Inspected Facilities

BusinessCityInspectionsViolationsClosures
Skips Deli Lake Butler21 93 1
Laredo's Lake Butler18 198 0
Hardee's Lake Butler24 194 0
China 1 Lake Butler24 152 0
Pop Pop's Pizza Box Too Lake Butler11 59 0

Union County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages

Union County 85.7% Pass Rate 85.7%
Florida Average 86% Pass Rate 86%
Union County 6.1 Avg Violations / Inspection 6.1
Florida Average 4.7 Avg Violations / Inspection 4.7
Union County 0 Closures per 100 Facilities 0
Florida Average 1.38 Closures per 100 Facilities 1.38

Union County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations

CodeViolationCitations
22 Consumer advisory 990
23 Chemical properly stored 750
03 Employee health reporting 743
14 Food contact surfaces 741
24 Toxic substance control 740

Union County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines

1Actions on Record
$0Total Fines
$0Avg Fine
$0Largest Fine
1Facilities Fined

Union County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations

2Fire Violations
1Facilities Cited

Most Common Fire Safety Issues

IssueCitations
Fire extinguisher in red zone 2

Union County Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records

In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Union County has 1,028 FDACS-regulated facilities with 1,997 inspections on record and 1,590 stop-sale orders issued.

1,028Retail Facilities
1,997FDACS Inspections
1,590Stop-Sale Orders
317Orders in 2026

Union County FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders

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. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.

DateFacilityCityProductReason
Smokin Empire INC JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Smokin Empire INC JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Smokin Empire INC JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Smokin Empire INC JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Smokin Empire INC JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Dutch-bros-coffee-425926 JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterat…
Normans Food Store JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Normans Food Store JacksonvilleBrand Name: (Lot #:) FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements
The French Pantry Establishment #: 369251 JacksonvilleVarious cakes (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Sanitary Operations Comments: When correctio…
The French Pantry Establishment #: 369251 JacksonvilleVarious pastries (Lot #:) FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Sanitary Operations Comments: When correctio…

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Union County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations

CodeViolationCitations
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when 257
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair 150
5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not 131
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning 117
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all 117

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Union County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)

ChainLocationsStop-Sale OrdersCitations
Dollar General 21 57 2,871
Publix 17 30 875
Wawa 15 14 430
Starbucks 15 77 1,170
Circle K 13 102 1,574
Dollar Tree 13 9 1,084
Family Dollar 11 316 950
Winn-Dixie 11 170 584

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Union County: Notable Restaurants

Skips Deli

Lake Butler · Most Closures

21 inspections 93 violations 1 closures

China 1

Lake Butler · Most Inspected

24 inspections 152 violations

Hardee's

Lake Butler · Most Inspected

24 inspections 194 violations

Subway #22560

Lake Butler · Recently Inspected

13 inspections 59 violations

Laredo's

Lake Butler · Recently Inspected

18 inspections 198 violations

Union County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)

ChainLocationsViolationsClosures
Subway 1 59 0
Hungry Howies 1 26 0
Hardees 1 194 0

Union County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ

How many restaurants are in Union County?
Union County, Florida has 1035 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Union County?
The current pass rate for food establishments in Union County is 85.7%. The Florida state average is 86%.
What are the most common health violations in Union County?
The most frequently cited violations in Union County are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Employee health reporting.
Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Union County?
Subway has the most locations in Union County with 1 establishments.
How does Union County compare to the Florida state average?
Union County has a pass rate of 85.7%, which is 0.3 percentage points below the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 6.1 compared to the state average of 4.67.
How often are restaurants inspected in Union County?
Food establishments in Union County have an average of 0.1 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
How much in fines have restaurants in Union County been assessed?
Food establishments in Union County have been assessed $0 in fines across 1 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $0 and the largest single fine was $0.
How many fire safety violations have been found in Union County restaurants?
2 fire safety violations have been documented across 1 food establishments in Union County. The most common issue is fire extinguisher in red zone.
Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Union County inspected?
Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Union County, Florida has 1,028 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 1,997 inspections on record.
How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Union County?
FDACS has issued 1,590 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Union County, including 317 in 2026. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.

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Union County Restaurants & Food Establishments (1,035)

John Edwards FDACS Retail

8538 Mallory RD Ste 2, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

Congaree and Penn Mobile FDACS Retail

11830 Old Kings RD, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor (Free)

Cave Man Shaved Ice FDACS Retail

7577 Knoll DR, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Mobile Vendor

Gate Gourmet FDACS Retail

13824 Thomas Imeson Ave AIR CARGO BUILD # 1, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Other Perishable Processing

Dunn Food Store FDACS Retail

10696 Biscayne Blvd, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

M W Distributor FDACS Retail

6648 Youngerman Cir Unit J-105, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Dry Storage

Sunny's Food Mart # 05 FDACS Retail

10870 Harts RD, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Starbucks # 10501 FDACS Retail

1044 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops

Gate Store #1236 FDACS Retail

12505 Yellow Bluff RD, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice

Daily's # 1021 FDACS Retail

3244 University Blvd S, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Name: Racetrac #2449 Establishment # 380946 FDACS Retail

Address: 8441 PHILLIPS HIGHWAY, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Type: Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice Inspected By: HALEIGH OWENS,

Starbucks Coffee # 8399 Establishment # 400000 FDACS Retail

13315 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food Shops Inspected By: LESLIE CARPENTER,

Name: Cup Runneth Over Cafe Establishment # FDACS Retail

Address: 5960 Richard ST, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Type: Mobile Vendor Inspected By: GARRY OSTENDORF

S and D Sai INC Establishment # 288581 FDACS Retail

7211 Lem Turner RD, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store/Prepackaged/No Food Service Inspected By: GARRY OSTENDORF

First Coast Energy Llp Dailys #1116 Shell Establishment #: 376048 FDACS Retail

3957 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice Inspected By: DIANA CARDWELL,

Sunoco 6706 INC Establishment #: 371080 FDACS Retail

6706 N Main ST, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food

Shriji Sarvopari Food INC Establishment #: - | FDACS Retail

3160 Division ST, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FS

Name El Rinconcito Supermercado Latino Lic FDACS Retail

Address: §535 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Type: —_ Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ft

Name: Nutrition Hideaway Establishment # FDACS Retail

Address: 275 W Main ST Ste, Lake Butler

FDACS Retail Food · Type: Specialty Food Shops Inspected By: GARRY OSTENDORF

Name: a Little Sum'n Sweet LLC FDACS Retail

Address: 614 Pecan Park RD Unit N16, Jacksonville

FDACS Retail Food · Type: _ Retail Bakery