Union County — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS
Union County, Florida has 792 food establishments with 113 inspections on record. The pass rate is 85.7%, below the state average of 86.2%. Inspections average 6.2 violations per visit.
Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated April 2026.
Union County Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages
Union County Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)
| Date | Business | City | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pop Pop's Pizza Box Too | Lake Butler | 3 | Inspection Completed - No Further Action |
Union County Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations
| Code | Violation | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Chemical properly stored | 30 |
| 22 | Consumer advisory | 30 |
| 36 | Proper ventilation | 25 |
| 03 | Employee health reporting | 23 |
| 14 | Food contact surfaces | 21 |
Union County Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines
Union County Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations
Most Common Fire Safety Issues
| Issue | Citations |
|---|---|
| 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 1,036 FDACS-regulated facilities with 2,007 inspections on record and 1,597 stop-sale orders issued.
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.
| Date | Facility | City | Product | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smokin Empire INC | Jacksonville | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling | |
| Smokin Empire INC | Jacksonville | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling | |
| Smokin Empire INC | Jacksonville | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling | |
| Smokin Empire INC | Jacksonville | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling | |
| Smokin Empire INC | Jacksonville | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling | |
| Dutch-bros-coffee-425926 | Jacksonville | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterat… | |
| Normans Food Store | Jacksonville | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling | |
| Normans Food Store | Jacksonville | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Container Requirements | |
| Nb Seafood & Chicken Market LLC | Jacksonville | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Chapter 5K-4: Food deemed adulterated. Commen… | |
| Nb Seafood & Chicken Market LLC | Jacksonville | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Chapter 5K-4 FAC: Food Permit C… |
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Union County FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations
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Union County Retail Food Chains (FDACS)
| Chain | Locations | Stop-Sale Orders | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar General | 20 | 57 | 2,877 |
| Publix | 17 | 53 | 1,789 |
| Circle K | 13 | 108 | 1,668 |
| Wawa | 13 | 14 | 433 |
| Starbucks | 12 | 77 | 1,180 |
| Family Dollar | 11 | 316 | 1,063 |
| Winn-Dixie | 10 | 212 | 797 |
| Dollar Tree | 10 | 9 | 1,110 |
Union County: Notable Restaurants
Union County: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)
| Chain | Locations | Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardees | 1 | 185 | 0 |
| Subway | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Hungry Howies | 1 | 26 | 0 |
Union County Restaurant Inspections: FAQ
- How many restaurants are in Union County?
- Union County, Florida has 792 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 86.2%.
- What are the most common health violations in Union County?
- The most frequently cited violations in Union County are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Union County?
- Hardees 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 0.5 percentage points below the state average of 86.2%. The average violations per inspection is 6.2 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 1,036 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 2,007 inspections on record.
- How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Union County?
- FDACS has issued 1,597 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.
Union County Restaurants & Food Establishments (792)
Dollar General # 13535 FDACS Retail
8913 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with PerishablesE-leaf Wholesale LLC FDACS Retail
3617 Crown Point RD Ste 8, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Dry StorageGate # 1209 FDACS Retail
12548 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged IceUptown Bp FDACS Retail
917 Kings RD, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FSEllianos FDACS Retail
1125 Lane Ave S, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Specialty Food ShopsBeaver Street Fisheries INC FDACS Retail
1741 W Beaver ST, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Major Food DistributorFujisan Sushi FDACS Retail
6373 Youngerman Cir, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Seafood Market RetailMooval Frozen Treats LLC FDACS Retail
14442 Spring Light Cir, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Mobile VendorGate # 1171 FDACS Retail
511 Bulls Bay Hwy, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FSDollar Tree # 0260 FDACS Retail
11250 Old Saint Augustine RD Ste 29, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet/Prepackaged/No PHFRowes Iga Viii LLC FDACS Retail
1012 Edgewood Ave N, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · SupermarketMi Pueblo Grocery # 1 FDACS Retail
11915 Beach Blvd Ste 117, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ftHighlands Food Mart FDACS Retail
10368 Monaco DR, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Limited FSFamily Dollar Stores of Florida LLC FDACS Retail
3134 N Canal Street, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Minor Outlet with PerishablesJoyce Food Mart FDACS Retail
1035 Acorn ST, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged IceFrank C. Arena Provisions FDACS Retail
7240 GOLDEN WINGS RD BLDG 300, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Cold StorageAbk Smoked Fish and Poultry FDACS Retail
231 W 23rd ST, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Other Perishable ProcessingBj's Wholesale Club INC # 0840 FDACS Retail
4500 Directors RD, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Dry StorageMandalay Asian Market FDACS Retail
3851 Emerson ST Ste 4, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Grocery Store < 15,000 sq ftCvs 01114 FDACS Retail
4475 San Juan Ave, Jacksonville
FDACS Retail Food · Vended Water